Ripple Makes History with $1.25 Billion Acquisition of Broker Hidden Road
In a groundbreaking move for the cryptocurrency industry, Ripple, a leader in blockchain-based payment solutions, has announced its acquisition of Hidden Road, a crypto-friendly prime broker, for a staggering $1.25 billion. This acquisition, revealed on April 8, 2024, positions Ripple as the first cryptocurrency firm to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime brokerage, marking […]
Kraken Veterans Transform Janover: New Focus on Solana and Decentralized Finance
In a pivotal move for the crypto landscape, a team of industry veterans from Kraken has successfully acquired majority ownership of Janover Inc. This strategic shift signals Janover’s determined transition towards decentralized finance (DeFi), positioning the company as a significant player in this thriving market. The new leadership team, comprising Joseph Onorati, now serving as […]
Crypto Whale’s Emergency $14M Ether Deposit: A Move to Avert $340M Liquidation
In a dramatic turn of events within the cryptocurrency market, an unidentified whale has made a bold move by depositing $14 million worth of Ether (ETH) to sidestep a looming liquidation of over $340 million on the MakerDAO platform. As the markets continue to face significant pressure due to macroeconomic factors, this emergency injection of […]
Ethena’s USDtb Surges into Top 10 Stablecoins Amid Major Market Changes
The stablecoin landscape is currently undergoing significant transformations, particularly in March 2025. Notably, Ethena’s USDtb has made a remarkable entry into the top 10 stablecoins by market capitalization, achieving newfound prominence. This surge in popularity is accompanied by Tether’s dramatic reduction in market dominance, along with the impressive performance of EURC, the euro-backed stablecoin. According […]
Pontus-X and Oasis Network: Revolutionizing Europe’s Data Sharing Landscape
Unveiled on March 31, 2025, at Hannover Messe, the production version of Pontus-X developed by deltaDAO AG represents a significant advance for Europe’s digital sovereignty strategy. This innovative platform, built on the Gaia-X framework and powered by Oasis Network’s privacy-preserving blockchain, is set to become the largest publicly available data space in Europe. Pontus-X is […]
MARA Holdings Announces $2 Billion Stock Offering to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
MARA Holdings Inc. has officially entered the market with a bold plan to offer $2 billion of its stock, aiming to increase its holdings in Bitcoin. The announcement, made in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025, reveals the Florida-based Bitcoin mining company’s strategy to partner with major […]
SIR.trading DeFi Protocol Suffers Major Security Breach: $355K TVL Lost
The Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, SIR.trading, also known as Synthetics Implemented Right, recently faced a severe security incident resulting in the total loss of its total value locked (TVL) amounting to $355,000. This event has been termed one of the most catastrophic breaches in the DeFi space, prompting extensive discussions about the security implications […]
BitGo and Republic Join Forces to Revolutionize Access to Private Equity Investments
In a groundbreaking move, BitGo, a leading digital asset solutions provider, has partnered with Republic, an innovative investment platform based in New York. This collaboration aims to democratize access to alternative investment opportunities, ensuring that individual investors can tap into products that have traditionally been reserved for institutional and high-net-worth investors. This strategic partnership comes […]
French Blockchain Group Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $54 Million – A Deep Dive into Corporate Crypto Investments
The world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve, with significant movements among corporate players making headlines. Recently, a French blockchain group has made a notable purchase of Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to an impressive $54 million. This strategic move not only enhances their portfolio but positions them among the top 30 corporate holders of Bitcoin […]
Wyoming’s Shift in Crypto Strategy: Focus on Practical Initiatives Over Bitcoin Reserve
The landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and adoption is continually evolving, and Wyoming finds itself at the forefront of this transformation. Recently, Governor Mark Gordon expressed a determined pivot from the state’s earlier ambitions to establish a Bitcoin reserve. Instead, he championed a renewed focus on practical crypto initiatives that could bring tangible benefits to residents […]