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Stablecoin adoption is accelerating globally as 90% of financial institutions now integrate them, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 report. Stablecoins are no longer a speculative tool. According to Fireblocks’ “State of Stablecoins 2025” report, 90% of surveyed financial institutions are actively integrating them into their operations. The report draws on responses from global banks, fintechs, and payment providers using Fireblocks’ infrastructure, which now processes over 35 million stablecoin transactions monthly, representing 15% of global stablecoin volume. In 2024 alone, stablecoins made up nearly half the transaction volume on the platform, according to the report. You might also like: eToro CEO: We…
Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki warns that excessive dollar dependence could lead to systemic instability, stressing the need for multi-currency diversification. He envisions stablecoins playing a key role in payment finance (PayFi), offering instant settlements, lower fees, and programmability. Stablecoin Concentration Around a Single Currency Presents Risks The stablecoin market has been overwhelmingly dominated by USD-pegged tokens, reflecting the global financial system’s reliance on the U.S. dollar. However, while stablecoins provide a crucial link between traditional finance and crypto, some analysts argue that this heavy concentration around a single fiat currency presents risks—especially if regulatory or macroeconomic factors impact the dollar’s…
Bee Maps, a project on Hivemapper, one of the largest decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) focused on mapping data on Solana, shared Wednesday that it has teamed up with ride-hailing giant Lyft to provide them more accurate mapping data. The move underscores the growing role of crowdsourced geospatial intelligence in the transportation industry, and signals that ride-sharing companies are turning towards this type of infrastructure for better maps. Bee Maps allows drivers to contribute to mapping data using AI-enabled dash cams that automatically detect and update real-time changes on roads—like construction zones or altered road signs—helping keep digital maps current…
Ethereum surged nearly 40% last week, increasing from a low of $1808 on May 8 to $2600 on May 10 as risk appetite returned to digital assets and amid a major network update. According to market observers, Ethereum’s Pectra update, which went live on May 7, served as a catalyst for fresh interest in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Pectra, which follows last year’s Dencun upgrade, increased staking limits and wallet usability. After surpassing $2,500 on May 10, the rally stalled, with Ethereum falling to a low of $2,407 on Monday. In a recent tweet, on-chain data analytics platform Glassnode shed…
One of the SEC’s next crypto ETF rulings could prove a milestone for investors seeking to diversify their exposure within the segment. Hashdex CIO Samir Kerbage pointed to the expected SEC decision in July that could allow crypto index products to expand the assets they hold. The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), which launched in February, holds both BTC and ETH. Kerbage noted the holdings in that ETFs are “designed to evolve as the market evolves” — referring in part to regulatory developments. The Brazil-based firm in March sought approval for NCIQ to invest in other assets that…
Multisynq, an advanced decentralized synchronization platform, has recently commenced a new partnership with Chainlink BUILD project of Chainlink, an advanced standard for on-chain finance, cross-chain interoperability, and verifiable data. The strategic collaboration aims to expedite the adoption of the real-time application layer of Multisynq through the resident support and infrastructure delivered by Chainlink. The platform revealed this initiative on its official social media account on X. 🏗️ Chainlink Build 🏗️@multisynq is joining Chainlink Build to gain enhanced access to the Chainlink standard and technical support, which helps support the security and use of its DePIN synchronization protocol.https://t.co/6sjjkBBSQjIn return, Multisynq will…
Nick Tomaino, founder of a blue-chip venture fund 1Confirmation, explains why he sees succesful Ethereum L2s as good catalysts for the Ether price. In this cycle, many skeptics opined that these blockchains siphoned liquidity from the main chain, and, therefore, should be blamed for its pale performance. Ethereum L2s are great for Ether: Four takes by seasoned investor Ethereum-based EVM L2 networks are net positive for Ether, a core cryptocurrency of the second blockchain. Such a statement was shared by 1Confirmation’s founder Nick Tomaino with his 67,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter) today, on May 13. Here’s why L2s are…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. G20 nations may face a 35m home deficit by 2030, highlighting urgent infrastructure and funding challenges. Table of Contents A breakdown by country The real problem: Locked capital, friction, and fragmentation The solution: Tokenized infrastructure for real-world assets Does T-Rize solve this? The RIZE utility token: Launching A on Kraken The vision: From crisis to opportunity By 2030, the G20 countries will lack well over 35 million homes. That figure is staggering. It demonstrates that the world’s cities are…
Neo founder Da Hongfei hosted a cross-platform AMA on X and Discord to discuss SpoonOS, a newly announced agentic operating system framework, and the broader trajectory of the Neo ecosystem. Across both platforms, Da responded to over 60 questions from community and ecosystem participants, addressing Neo’s evolving strategy, technical priorities, and plans for long-term sustainability. SpoonOS and the Sentient Economy Central to the conversation was SpoonOS, a developer framework designed to support the creation of AI-powered agents on the Neo blockchain. Da described SpoonOS as an “agentic OS” rather than a traditional blockchain operating system, emphasizing that it provides foundational…
Aurora Labs, the developing company behind the Aurora protocol, a network of customizable, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains that run as smart contracts on the Near blockchain, has unveiled an incubator program for developers. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the six-week incubator program is named Aurora Blocks. It has been created to help set up and fast-track early-stage teams building AVM-compatible Virtual Chains on Near. Aurora Labs Unveils Incubator Program Aurora Blocks aims to offer five chosen teams a total of $250,000, technical mentorship, go-to-market support, and business advisory. The program is partnering with multiple Web3 firms…