Infrastructure and identity beyond traditional blockchain use
SBI Holdings plans majority control of Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako. The deal leverages MAS licensing and builds on a 2021 minority stake. It signals stronger CeFi integration with regulated Web3 growth across Asia.
YZi Labs manages over $10 billion in assets, focusing on unproven innovations in Web3, AI, and biotech. What drives their strategy to invest in ideas that don't yet exist? This approach balances market cycles with long-term potential.
In 2025, violent crime claimed 252 lives among Palestinian citizens of Israel, sparking widespread protests. Communities demand government action amid perceived neglect. Emerging web3 technologies might offer decentralized solutions to enhance public safety and transparency.
Millions of Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal his early investments in Bitcoin and crypto firms like Coinbase. Amid this, Ghislaine Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment during a congressional deposition. How do these revelations impact web3's transparency and origins?
Opera shares surged over 15 percent after announcing expanded Tether USDT and gold token integration in MiniPay. This boosts stablecoin access for emerging markets users. The move signals stronger web3 adoption trends.
Hong Kong has licensed over 20 crypto exchanges since 2023, signaling strong regulatory progress. Lawmaker Johnny Ng views the city as a vital bridge in Web3, linking East and West. This approach could drive global adoption and market growth.
Ether's slide to $2,300 has slammed BitMine Immersion with $6B unrealized losses. This exposes CeFi treasury vulnerabilities in volatile markets. How will Web3 adapt amid ongoing deleveraging?
Polymarket odds for Trump invoking the Insurrection Act surged to 40% amid Minnesota unrest. This political tension stalled Bitcoin at $97,000, highlighting web3's vulnerability to government actions. How might this affect decentralized finance and blockchain innovation?
One year since Gary Gensler's SEC departure, crypto policies have pivoted dramatically. Major enforcement cases vanished, ushering in collaborative frameworks. How has this shift reshaped web3 and cefi landscapes?
Over 300,000 Syrian Kurds lost citizenship in 1962, leaving generations stateless. President al-Sharaa's recent decree restores these rights and recognizes Kurdish language. Web3 technologies like blockchain offer decentralized identity solutions to prevent future vulnerabilities.
Germany's crypto market surges with DZ Bank's new MiCA license. The 'meinKrypto' platform opens retail trading to millions via cooperative banks. This move signals growing institutional embrace amid EU regulations.
Explosions echoed through Venezuela's capital amid escalating US threats. As sanctions tighten, web3 technologies offer economic lifelines. How does crypto sustain the nation during geopolitical strife?
Iran's rial plunged to a record 1.6 million per USD in early 2026, igniting nationwide protests over soaring inflation. As traditional markets falter, citizens eye Bitcoin as a hedge. This turmoil reveals web3's potential in unstable economies.
The 2025 Cloudflare outage knocked out 20% of the internet, hitting CeFi platforms hard. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin pitches DApps as a fix for such centralized failures. This Web3 approach could reshape market reliability.
As 2026 begins, Solana whales drive massive accumulation, topping crypto discussions per Santiment. This signals potential price surges amid Web3 growth. Investors eye CeFi platforms for entry points.
Trump Media shocks markets with plans for 1:1 digital token rewards to shareholders. This CeFi-Web3 fusion could redefine investor perks. What does it mean for DJT holders?
China's digital yuan will soon offer interest, potentially outpacing US stablecoins if yield restrictions persist. Coinbase's policy chief warns this misstep risks eroding American dominance in digital finance. Dive into implications for cefi, defi, and web3 ecosystems.
Geopolitical tensions spiked as Trump vowed to 'knock the hell out of' Iran's nuclear efforts, causing Bitcoin to dip below $100K in prior incidents. This volatility underscores web3's role as both a hedge and a target in global conflicts. Investors eye decentralized assets amid rising risks.
Eleven suspects linked to illegal mining face arrest after a deadly South African tavern attack killed 10. This violence highlights how cryptocurrency enables criminal syndicates. Stricter web3 regulations could disrupt these illicit networks and enhance safety.
As crypto enters 2026, privacy faces threats from rising surveillance. Decentralized identity offers control in Web3 and metaverse realms. Analysts predict a super cycle boosting adoption.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds calls with China's Wang Yi amid Israeli-US attacks on Iran....
A federal judge said Uniswap isn’t responsible for scam tokens traded on the crypto platform, a decision that its founder Hayden Adams said was a “sensible outcome.”...
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 50 people. It says the strikes are a response to Hezbollah rockets....
The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official....
The Senate Banking Committee's bipartisan "ROAD to Housing Act" includes a provision banning the Fed from issuing a CBDC before 2031....
The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion....
Riot Platforms topped revenue estimates as it reported earnings for the final three months of 2025....
An OKX-backed report estimates tokenization and digital finance could generate A$24 billion annually, with productivity gains hinging on reforms to licensing, sandboxes and financial market rules....
Market data show rising open interest and large liquidation clusters around $65,000 and above $70,000, underscoring that the rally may be fragile without stronger spot demand...
Another focus of his post is so-called “toxic MEV,” where traders exploit visibility into pending transactions to front-run or “sandwich” users’ trades....
Bitcoin short-term holder losses were minimal over the weekend, and the Monday rally to $70,000 suggests the heaviest selling is done. Will Bitcoin finally break the monthly resistance?...
A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest....
While bitcoin and ether remain in bear markets, HYPE has climbed alongside gold as HyperLiquid’s derivatives volume expands, weekend equity trading gains traction....
Bitcoin price strength received a surprise bullish catalyst from US manufacturing data, helping to relieve tensions over Iran as US stocks floundered....
As much as crypto negotiators paint bank lobbyists' campaign against stablecoin yield as unfair, it landed a blow that one dramatic move could end....
The exchange has filed a proposal with the SEC to list yes-or-no bets on the Nasdaq-100 amid continued demand for prediction markets....
At their worst levels, U.S. stock index futures had been down more than 2%, but equity markets are barely lower one hour into Monday's trading session....
The ether treasury firm now has nearly $10 billion in assets and more than $6 billion of ETH staked....
Qivalis is a group of 12 major EU banks developing a euro-pegged stablecoin they plan to debut in the second half of the year....
Solana (SOL), up 2.1% from Friday, was also among the top performers....