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Veera has officially introduced its Ethena USDe Vault, and this is a new move in generating yield-generating opportunities for users of stablecoins. Stated in a social media post, the live vault will enable the USDe, Ethena synthetic dollar, to work directly in the onchain neobank system of Veera. The merger enhances the positioning of Veera as a platform aimed at earning, investing, borrowing, and spending digital assets in a single interface. Veera × @ethena_labs Vault is live🟣Put your $USDe ~ a synthetic dollar backed by delta-neutral positions across BTC, ETH, and other crypto assets ~ to work!Earn yield generated from…

For years, debates about Bitcoin versus Ethereum felt like watching extreme opinions clash in petty online arguments. But the 2024 spot ETF approvals changed everything. What once gave the impression of a tribal war has become a legitimate question for institutional portfolios: which asset deserves more weight as we head into 2026? Both have earned their stripes. Bitcoin secured its “digital gold” narrative, while Ethereum established itself as the world’s decentralized computer. The question isn’t whether they belong in serious portfolios anymore but how to balance them. And that depends on understanding what actually drives their prices beyond the endless…

Investment giant BlackRock has changed its tune on long-term U.S. government bonds, saying a flood of spending on artificial intelligence could make borrowing more expensive. The firm’s research division said Tuesday it’s now bearish on these bonds after sitting on the fence before. The outlook covers the next six to 12 months. Here’s the issue: Tech companies are getting ready to borrow hundreds of billions of dollars to pay for AI projects. Their balance sheets look solid, but this new debt is piling on top of what the U.S. government already owes, more than $38 trillion as previously reported by…

Hong Kong Finance Secretary Paul Chan defended the city’s “same activity, same risk, same regulation” framework for digital assets while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to the South China Morning Post. Speaking at a closed-door workshop in Switzerland on Tuesday, Chan said finance and technology were increasingly intertwined but required a balanced regulatory approach. He said: Digital assets should serve the real economy. But we must also build strong guardrails to address risks to financial stability, market integrity and investor protection. Chan pointed to the city’s “same activity, same risk, same regulation” principle for digital assets,…

Collably Network, a renowned collaborative Web3 network, has partnered with DeXRP, an institutional-level decentralized exchange. The partnership aims to advance institutional-scale DeFi trading through the XRP Ledger with efficiency, accessibility, and transparency. As Collably network revealed in its official X announcement, the joint effort merges its collaborative network approach with the robust trading infrastructure of DeXRP. Hence, the development attempts to enhance the user experience in the DeFi ecosystem. 🌐 Exciting Partnership Announcement 🤝We’re excited to collaborate with @dexrp_io – a next-generation decentralized exchange built on the XRP Ledger, delivering an institutional-grade trading experience with blazing-fast speed and ultra-low fees.…

Ethereum slid hard as large buyers stepped in, with Lookonchain tracking fresh ETH accumulation during the selloff. Meanwhile, More Crypto Online said the drop supports a downside path toward the $2,250 to $2,260 zone. Ethereum Whales Accumulate as Market Slides Large holders and institutions increased Ethereum exposure during the market downturn, according to on-chain data shared by Lookonchain. The activity showed sizable borrowing and over-the-counter purchases despite broader price pressure. Trend Research borrowed 70 million USDT from Aave and used the funds to buy 24,555 ETH, valued at about $75.5 million at the time of the transaction. Following the purchase,…

The Justice Department told a federal court on Tuesday that Elon Musk’s DOGE team, working inside the Social Security Administration, stored sensitive Social Security data on servers that were never approved by the agency. The filing also said two members of the team secretly communicated with an outside advocacy group tied to efforts to overturn election results in certain states. The DOJ said the issue surfaced while correcting sworn testimony given last year by senior SSA officials during lawsuits over DOGE access to federal data. Those corrections said team members shared information through third-party systems and may have reached private…

Ethereum price crashed below the important support at $3,000, continuing a trend that started in August when it soared to a record high of $4,965. Summary Ethereum price has formed a bearish flag pattern on the weekly chart. The coin remains below the Supertrend indicator. It will likely drop to $2,500 and then bounce back later this year. Ethereum (ETH) token dropped to a low of $2,970, down by 40% from its all-time high. This retreat occurred as the cryptocurrency and stock markets pulled back amid geopolitical risks. Ethereum dropped because of geopolitical and Japan risks In a statement at…

Richard Teng’s latest post on X added fresh momentum to an already busy week in Dubai. Sharing photos with UAE Minister H.E. Omar Al Olama, the Binance CEO praised the country’s long-term approach to emerging tech, calling the minister’s message “powerful” and saying the UAE’s “forward-thinking, fundamentals-first approach since 2015” is why it has become a global hub. A powerful message from His Excellency Omar Al Olama. The UAE’s forward-thinking, fundamentals-first approach since 2015 is why we’re a global hub today. It’s not just about adopting tech (blockchain, crypto, AI), but about building real resilience and value for the future.…

In a rare move, Jerome Powell is set to attend a Supreme Court hearing on the federal reserve that could reshape the central bank’s governance and independence. Powell’s unusual show of support for Lisa Cook Escalating conflict between Trump and the central bank Allegations against Lisa Cook and Supreme Court intervention Implications for federal reserve control and interest-rate policy Powell’s unusual show of support for Lisa Cook Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be present at the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook. The hearing centers on an…