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Rumors are swirling within the cryptocurrency space that major crypto exchange Coinbase may be on the verge of acquiring Circle, the issuer of the popular USDC stablecoin. This potential acquisition, reported by Fortune, comes at a pivotal time for Circle as it simultaneously prepares for an initial public offering (IPO). Such a move could significantly […]

DDC Enterprise Ltd. (NYSEAM: DDC), a publicly listed Chinese company, has announced record financial results for 2024 and revealed a strategic plan to accumulate 5,000 bitcoin (BTC) over the next three years as part of a new corporate reserve policy. The initiative begins with an immediate purchase of 100 BTC, aiming to reach 500 BTC […]

Rebranding and Launch: From MakerDAO to Sky After years of meticulous development, the MakerDAO protocol has been rebranded as Sky—introducing a next-generation DeFi ecosystem designed to scale and simplify access to decentralized financial services. With this transformation comes a comprehensive protocol upgrade, known as Endgame, aimed at delivering robust user incentives and enhanced...

On February 21, 2025, Bybit—one of the crypto industry’s most trusted exchanges—suffered a major security breach that shook the digital asset world. This wasn’t just another hack; it was a wake-up call. Traders suffered sudden losses, security teams scrambled to respond, and users began questioning their asset safety. Founded in 2018 by Ben Zhou, Bybit […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a major shift in its approach to crypto regulation, with Chairman Paul Atkins outlining a move away from aggressive enforcement tactics toward a more structured and transparent regulatory framework. Speaking on May 20 before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Atkins indicated […]

A sweeping transformation is underway in the global real estate landscape as tokenization emerges as a game-changing force. According to a new report by the Deloitte Center for Financial Services, the tokenized real estate market could soar to an estimated $4 trillion by 2035. By converting physical property into blockchain-based digital tokens, this innovation promises […]

On May 5, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services announced a preliminary version of a bill designed to reshape the nation’s digital asset landscape. Spearheaded by Committee Chairman French Hill, alongside Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson and Subcommittee Chairs Bryan Steil and Dusty Johnson, the draft legislation seeks to establish a clear regulatory path […]

Crypto Wealth Turns Sinister: Father of Millionaire Abducted and Mutilated in Paris In a chilling reminder of the dark side of digital wealth, the father of a Paris-based cryptocurrency millionaire was violently abducted in broad daylight—an attack that quickly escalated into a gruesome extortion scheme. The victim was snatched Thursday morning from the 14th arrondissement […]

The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to evolve, introducing new instruments and models that reshape how digital assets are used, tracked, and valued. Among the most notable developments in recent times are wrapped and restaked assets—innovations that promise greater utility but also present unique challenges for market transparency and data integrity. A Growing Technical Challenge Wrapped...

Rehypothecation refers to the practice of leveraging pledged assets to create additional credit and facilitate multiple financial transactions using the same underlying collateral. To fully grasp this concept, it’s important to first understand hypothecation—the act of offering assets as security for a loan while retaining ownership. In contrast, rehypothecation involves a financial...