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Oracle has announced the upcoming launch of Digital Assets Data Nexus, an enterprise-grade platform aimed at helping banks and financial institutions to tap into crypto and asset tokenization. Summary Oracle announces launch of Digital Assets Data Nexus The new platform targets banks and other financial institutions looking to leverage digital assets and tokenization. Official launch is expected in 2026. Digital Assets Data Nexus is designed to help banks and financial institutions easily launch and tap into blockchain-based digital assets, Oracle said in a press release. Oracle Blockchain and the Oracle AI Database 26ai will power this new platform, with key…
Falcon Finance, the first universal collateralization infrastructure powering onchain liquidity and yield, has integrated Tether Gold (XAUt), the largest and most liquid gold-backed token, as collateral for minting USDf. The collaboration introduces the world’s most time-tested asset into Falcon’s diversified collateral ecosystem, enabling users to gain exposure to gold’s store-of-value properties while earning sustainable, DeFi-native yield. The introduction of XAUt marks a milestone for real-world assets (RWAs), bringing one of the world’s oldest and most trusted stores of value into Falcon’s onchain collateral ecosystem. It highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance and DeFi through tokenized assets, giving users access…
According to CryptoSlam’s data, NFT (non-fungible token) sales volume has declined by 28.42% to $98.18 million, down from last week. However, market participation has bucked the trend, with NFT buyers surging by 22.86% to 626,341 and sellers climbing by 13.54% to 469,316. NFT transactions fell by 5.08% to 1,458,311. The global crypto market cap has also dropped and now stands at $3.71 trillion, down from last week’s $3.75 trillion. Summary NFT sales fell 28% to $98.18M, but buyers surged 22.86% to 626,341. BAYC sales jumped 108%, while DMarket and DX Terminal saw declines. Ethereum led networks with $41.72M in NFT…
This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Fiat money was invented in colonial America, and to convince people it had value, the colonies that issued it periodically lit their tax revenue on fire. Paper money dates to 11th-century China, but historian Dror Goldberg argues that fiat — money valued primarily because the state demands it for taxes — was invented by the colony of Massachusetts in 1690. Colonial Americans didn’t call it money at the time; to them, “real money” was metallic coins like Spanish pieces of eight, and the most-common form of paper…
President Donald Trump’s pardon of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has turned into a full-blown case study in how money and access now move power in Washington. CZ, who just a year ago was serving a four-month prison sentence for allowing money launderers to use his crypto platform Binance, is now walking free and back in the corridors of influence. His company was fined $4 billion, and he personally paid $50 million while stepping down as CEO. Yet this week, his name is cleared, and the man behind one of the biggest scandals in crypto is once again welcome in Trump’s America.…
The cryptocurrency world is constantly evolving, bringing fresh opportunities for enthusiasts and traders alike. Recently, a significant update from the prediction market platform Kalshi has captured attention. For its users in the United States, Kalshi has officially rolled out support for Kalshi SUI deposits, alongside Sui-based USDC. This exciting development marks a new chapter for participation in event-based trading, offering enhanced flexibility and access to the burgeoning Sui ecosystem. What Are Kalshi SUI Deposits and Why Are They Game-Changing? Kalshi is a regulated prediction market where users can trade on the outcome of real-world events, from economic indicators to political…
In computing, a denial-of-service attack (DoS attack; UK: /dɒs/ doss US: /dɑːs/ daas[1]) is a cyberattack in which the perpetrator seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to a network. -The Wikipedia definition of denial-of-service attack. This is a very basic concept. Someone makes use of their own resources to disrupt the functioning of other machines on a network. DoS attacks have been an issue for as long as the internet existed. One of the commonly argued “first Distributed Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks” was against…
Are you ready for a game-changer in the world of decentralized finance? PumpBTC (PUMPBTC) has made a significant announcement on its official X account, revealing its plans to integrate the x402 payment protocol, an innovative open-source solution developed by Coinbase. This move could redefine how Bitcoin (BTC) holders interact with DeFi, promising a future of accessible and efficient on-chain transactions. What is the x402 Payment Protocol and Why Does it Matter? The x402 payment protocol is not just another technical jargon; it’s a groundbreaking initiative from Coinbase aimed at streamlining on-chain payments. Essentially, it allows AI agents to facilitate payments…
Coinbase (COIN) posted a stronger-than-expected third quarter, driven by a surge in trading activity, a rebound in asset prices and continued growth in its subscription and services business. The U.S.-based exchange reported total revenue of $1.9 billion, a 58% jump from $1.2 billion in the same period last year. Shares were up 3% in post-market trading. Transaction revenue, which remains the largest piece of Coinbase’s business, rose to $1 billion, up from $365 million a year ago. Trading volumes reached $295 billion, the company reported, lifted by renewed interest in crypto markets, particularly among retail users, whose trading volume grew…
President Donald Trump’s choice of Mike Selig to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has drawn praise across the financial sector and the crypto community, especially among Ripple and XRP supporters. Selig, a lawyer and former CFTC official, is known for his detailed analysis of digital asset regulation. In a post on X, he said he was “honored to be nominated by President Trump to serve as the 16th Chairman of the CFTC” and pledged to promote competition, innovation, and what he called “a Great Golden Age for America’s financial markets.” David Sacks called Selig “an excellent choice”…