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Core DAO has found itself at the center of multiple emerging sectors, most notably gaming, DeFi, and Bitcoin-backed finance (BTCFi). As of July 2025, Core ranks in the top 10 gaming blockchains globally. According to DappRadar, it also holds a position in the top 5 EVM chains by daily active users, showing strong user interest and active protocol usage. Moreover, Core DAO reports a significant rise in projects across NFT, SocialFi, and AI DeFi, marking this as one of the most dynamic phases in its development. Core’s DEX trading volume surged to $71.17 million, setting a new high for 2025.…
Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been embroiled in a yearslong legal dispute—and despite joint attempts to conclude the fight, it’s still not over. In 2020, the SEC charged Ripple and two executives with conducting a $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering over its sales of XRP. In 2023, a judge ruled largely in Ripple’s favor, marking an optimistic point for the crypto industry’s regulatory battles. But the SEC later appealed that ruling, followed by a cross-appeal by Ripple. Since the election of President Donald Trump and the installation of crypto-friendly regulators, the pair have been working…
Korean companies are joining the stablecoin race, with Upbit and Naver Pay becoming the latest entrants in the market. South Korean firms are increasingly taking advantage of the new regulatory clarity around stablecoins. On Tuesday, June 1, Upbit, the nation’s largest crypto exchange, and Naver Pay, a fintech payment platform, joined forces to develop a Korean won stablecoin. “It seems that Naver Pay will take the lead and Dunamu will cooperate,” stated an official from Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. “We will specify the scope and methods of cooperation as soon as the relevant system is established.” Earlier, on June…
Bitcoin exchange reserves have reached a new low, indicating strong accumulation by long-term holders. Price is down below $106K, and if buyers can’t regain control, the price could decline a lot more. Analysts expect a possible rebound in early June if the $106K resistance breaks soon. Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to new lows, indicating ongoing accumulation from long-term holders and institutional investors. CryptoQuant data indicates Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to fresh lows near 2.43 million BTC as they continue their long-term downtrend. JUST IN: BTC exchange reserves hit fresh new lows. pic.twitter.com/XxTAGdF6ud — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) June 1,…
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like PancakeSwap and Uniswap let you swap crypto with no middlemen and nobody holding your funds hostage. DEXs give users true control, fast trades, and open access. PancakeSwap and Uniswap are two giants here. Both let you trade tokens 24/7, but each brings its own strengths. You may be thinking, “What is PancakeSwap? Which one fits my needs better, PancakeSwap or Uniswap? Which one is better for security, speed or cheaper trades?”. You’ll get a clear, side-by-side look at 2025, I’ll explain how both work, and their strengths and weaknesses. PancakeSwap and Uniswap are both heavyweights. Your…
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” narrowly cleared the Senate in a tight 51–49 late-night vote. Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Rand Paul broke ranks, voting against Trump’s spending package Saturday. Bill keeps Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds defense funds, cuts green energy tax credits. GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act merger could soon reshape crypto rules for U.S. traders. The U.S. Senate just gave the green light to President Trump’s widely discussed tax and spending bill, passing it with a narrow 51–49 vote late Saturday night What’s in the bill, why it’s stirring controversy, and what this means for Americans. Alongside…
Leading Bitcoin ATM installer in Europe, Kurant, is pausing operations in Germany as it’s waiting for a new license under the EU’s latest regulations. While the company made it clear this is not a permanent measure, the move is taking most of the Federal Republic’s crypto teller machines out of service. Bitcoin is unavailable at ATMs across Germany Kurant, the Austrian firm that currently runs the highest number of cryptocurrency ATMs in Europe, is temporarily halting operations in Germany. Starting from July 1, Bitcoin will no longer be available for purchase at ATM locations across the country, the German crypto…
Bitcoin’s supply on exchanges has fallen to its lowest level, raising expectations for a potential spike in volatility. According to data from CryptoQuant, the total amount of Bitcoin (BTC) held across all centralized exchanges decreased to just under 2.5 million BTC as of late May 2025. This steady drop has been accompanied by a strong price rally, with Bitcoin most recently reaching a new all-time high above $111,500. The data indicates a significant divergence between exchange reserves and prices. While the quantity of Bitcoin held on exchanges has been declining, its value has increased. On the CryptoQuant chart, this is…
Shares of publicly traded Solana treasury company DeFi Development Corporation finished the trading day down following word that the company upsized its latest convertible notes offering to $112 million. The firm first announced a new convertible notes raise of $100 million on Tuesday before boosting it to $112 million Wednesday, with an option for initial note purchasers to add a further $25 million in the next seven days. The bulk of the net proceeds from this raise will be used for a prepaid forward stock purchase transaction of around $75 million, intended to allow select investors in convertible notes to…
Visa and Mastercard shares fell on Friday, wiping out over $60 billion in combined market value, as investors responded to news that major merchants, including Walmart, are looking towards the use of stablecoins to “bypass traditional payment networks.” Visa stock closed the business week down 4.98% at $352.85, while Mastercard dropped 4.62% to end at $562.03. The declines made both companies among the worst performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average for the day. The selloff followed a report by The Wall Street Journal that merchants are assessing if stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to fiat assets such as the US…