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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has called on the community to rediscover the passion and optimism that once propelled the blockchain project to its greatest achievements. Hoskinson delivered the message during his latest livestream while discussing Cardano’s future. During the broadcast, he said he is working to recapture the spark and magic that fueled Cardano’s early momentum and united the ecosystem behind a shared vision. According to him, the Cardano community needs a cause to rally around once again if it hopes to reclaim past successes and compete for leadership in the blockchain industry. “Cardano Needs to Get Back Its Mojo”…

A coalition of leading U.S. cryptocurrency industry groups is pressing Congress to advance a bill on mining and staking taxation in its original form, arguing that current tax treatment imposes excessive burdens on digital asset participants. The proposed legislation seeks to clarify that rewards from mining and staking activities should be taxed at the point of sale, not when they are created. Background of the Bill The bill, which has been introduced in the House of Representatives, addresses a long-standing point of contention within the crypto sector. Under current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance, many taxpayers are required to report…

A structured evaluation checklist can help merchants compare crypto payment providers across technical, compliance, security, and operational criteria. Provider websites are written to impress, demos are rehearsed, and sales calls follow a script. A checklist is the merchant’s counterweight: a fixed set of questions applied identically to every candidate, so the comparison reflects what the business needs rather than what each provider chose to showcase. This article offers a checklist for evaluating any crypto payment processing service in three parts: technical, compliance and security, and operational. What everyone needs to know A structured checklist turns provider selection from a series…

JPMorgan has announced it will pilot its deposit token, JPMD, on the Base blockchain, a Layer-2 solution developed by Coinbase. This initiative represents a significant step in integrating traditional banking with blockchain technology, as highlighted in a recent tweet by tier10k. The move could reshape how financial institutions interact with digital assets and increase the adoption of blockchain in mainstream finance. The Latest The broader crypto market is showing mixed signals, but JPMorgan’s launch of the JPMD deposit token has garnered attention. This token operates as a permissioned blockchain representation of U.S. dollar deposits at JPMorgan, issued on Base. The…

Mark Dow, a prominent macro trader and former International Monetary Fund (IMF) economist, has weighed in on the most recent Bitcoin crash. Dow, famously known for successfully shorting the 2017 Bitcoin market top, claims that American businessman Grant Cardone shilling Bitcoin was the top. “This indeed was the top. No grifter left behind. Remember the ppl [sic; people] who made their bank trying to shill it to you.” Rooting for total annihilation Earlier this year, Dow stated that he is rooting for the total destruction of the crypto industry to punish those who used deceptive marketing tactics to enrich themselves.…

In brief Bitcoin fell to its lowest point in 21 months, dragging down leading altcoins and crypto stocks with it. The weakness appears to be linked to a risk-off move in semiconductor and AI stocks, analysts said. As $XRP fell, it risked slipping below $1 for the first time since just after President Trump’s reelection. Investors continued to dump digital assets on Wednesday, aggravating a sell-off that pushed Bitcoin’s price to its lowest point in 21 months. The leading digital asset by market cap fell as low as $59,2175 before firming to $60,700, a 2.7% decrease over the past 24…

Ripple keeps winning. A five-second cross-border Treasury settlement with JPMorgan and Mastercard, ten major deals this year, an IPO the chief executive keeps hinting at. $XRP keeps trading near a dollar and change. The gap between the company and the token is the entire story. In June 2026, Ripple completed something that should have been a milestone for its token. Working with JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ondo Finance, it settled the redemption of a tokenized United States Treasury fund across borders and across banks on the $XRP Ledger, and the blockchain leg finalized in under five seconds, against the one to…

Crypto-backed political groups have spent at least $7 million on key Democratic primary races as lawmakers continue negotiating the CLARITY Act ahead of an increasingly crowded congressional calendar. According to reports on recent campaign spending, crypto political action committees have increased their activity ahead of several Democratic primaries while lawmakers continue negotiating the CLARITY Act in Washington. Among the largest beneficiaries is Maryland State Delegate Adrian Boafo, who is seeking to succeed retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. Protect Progress, an affiliate of Fairshake, has spent roughly $5.5 million supporting Boafo’s campaign, making him one of the…

PancakeSwap has quietly crossed a threshold that few decentralized exchanges have reached: $50 million in cumulative tokenized assets trading, cementing $BNB Chain’s largest DEX as a serious venue for real-world asset activity. The number itself might seem modest against the trillion-dollar backdrop of global equity markets, but in DeFi terms, it represents something much bigger — a proof of concept that onchain trading of stocks and ETFs can actually find an audience. Key takeaways PancakeSwap crossed $50 million in cumulative trading volume for tokenized assets as of May 2026. The growth was triggered by a partnership with Ondo Finance in…

ZKsync recently tweeted about its efforts to establish infrastructure for institutional adoption of blockchain technology. The tweet noted, “Institutions are coming onchain. One building block at a time,” highlighting the growing interest from enterprises in leveraging blockchain solutions. This commitment to onchain capabilities comes as the sector sees increasing attention from major players. Inside the Move The broader crypto market shows a mix of signals, with ZKsync’s announcement reflecting a significant trend towards institutional engagement in blockchain technology. As institutions look for secure and efficient ways to operate, ZKsync’s focus on zero-knowledge rollups positions it well to meet these needs.…