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Moca (Moca Network), a blockchain network and cryptocurrency owned by Animoca Brands, has launched on Aerodrome Finance, a decentralized liquidity network on the BASE blockchain. Aerodrome is a DeFi protocol designed to attract liquidity and facilitate seamless token swaps. With this strategic partnership, MOCA integrated its network with Aerodrome’s infrastructure and subsequently with Coinbase’s network, marking a substantial move to make DeFi more accessible to users. New Launch Alert: $MOCA ✈️A big welcome to @Moca_Network : “building the world’s biggest identity network”MOCA is ready to swap & LP on Aerodrome paired with USDCEmissions are flowing https://t.co/ottD5EbVbP pic.twitter.com/3Fy3kRAIoM — Aerodrome (@AerodromeFi)…
The world’s richest man took aim at President Donald Trump’s proposed spending package, calling the One Big Beautiful Bill Act a fiscal disaster. Teslo CEO Elon Musk, the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, left the department as the legislation moved through Congress, warning it marks the largest increase in the debt ceiling in U.S. history. “This spending bill contains the largest increase in the debt ceiling in US history! It is the Debt Slavery Bill,” Musk, who ranks No. 1 on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, posted on X on Wednesday. “I think a bill can be big or…
Ripple Backs Japan’s Web3 Startups: Ripple teams up with Web3 Salon to fund and mentor XRPL-based startups in Japan with grants up to $200K. Ecosystem Expansion Through 2026: Four major events across Japan aim to boost Web3 innovation, policy alignment, and investor engagement. Ripple is strengthening its presence in Asia’s blockchain landscape with a major initiative targeting Japan’s growing digital asset sector. Teaming up with Web3 Salon, a project supported by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and powered by Asia Web3 Alliance Japan—Ripple, is launching a structured program to support emerging Web3 startups focused on building real-world solutions on the…
Ripple is urging the SEC to overhaul crypto oversight by launching real-world sandboxes that fast-track innovation, reveal regulatory gaps, and future-proof U.S. digital finance. Ripple Tells SEC Sandboxes Must Reflect Live Conditions to Guide Crypto Regulation Ripple submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 28, 2025, advocating for the development of regulatory sandboxes to support the growth of digital assets. The company asserted: We believe a regulatory sandbox for digital asset products, like tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs), allows digital asset markets, innovative products, and value-creating services to operate in a…
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) confirmed that Bybit’s MiCAR license had been approved, allowing the exchange to offer regulated services in the jurisdiction. The exchange’s CEO previously said obtaining the MiCA license would be a major milestone. Bybit was approved for a MiCAR license in Austria, paving the way for expansion into the European market in compliance with the EU’s MiCA regulation framework. The license was granted to Bybit EU GmbH, listed by the Austrian FMA. MiCA came into effect in early 2025, and the exchange chose Austria as its EU base to provide services across the 27 EU…
Recently, Bitcoin surpassed Alphabet, the tech giant behind Google, by market cap. The leading cryptocurrency is currently on the verge of surpassing Amazon as well. As reported by U.Today, Bitcoin recently reached a local peak of $110,587 on the Bitstamp exchange. Microsoft is currently the most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3.5 trillion. The tech giant has managed to reclaim the top spot due to its focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia, which is another popular pick for AI-focused investors, is just behind Microsoft with a market cap of $3.47 trillion. Apple, which used to be the…
DeFi capital is mostly institutional, but infrastructure still targets retail users. Liquidity fragmentation and protocol inefficiencies hinder large-scale institutional deployment. Sentora and Trident aim to build institutional-grade DeFi with risk tools and structured products. Sentora, formerly IntoTheBlock, has laid out its updated roadmap following its merger with Trident Digital, outlining key challenges and proposed solutions for building scalable, institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. The company, which recently closed a $25 million Series A round, aims to streamline capital deployment, improve risk monitoring, and address inefficiencies across fragmented DeFi ecosystems. DeFi capital is mostly institutional, but how much do you know…
Ether extended its rally Monday as institutional demand surged and exchange supply dropped to a multi-year low. The asset climbed as high as $2,650.18 before easing to around $2,617, where it currently trades, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model. Despite the minor retracement, ETH remains one of the best-performing major tokens this week, supported by $321 million in fresh inflows into ether-linked investment products. That’s the strongest weekly inflow figure since December, reflecting mounting investor confidence in ether’s long-term value. Analysts also highlight a drop in ETH held on centralized exchanges, which suggests a shift toward self-custody and…
There is a strong institutional presence in U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with investment advisors taking a commanding lead, according to the recent SEC filings. Investment advisors now hold over $10.28 billion in spot bitcoin BTC$104,748.81 ETF assets, representing 124,753 BTC. Investment advisors hold nearly half of the total crypto assets declared by the various funds. Hedge fund managers are second holding $6.9 billion worth of BTC ETF, or nearly 83,934 BTC, followed by brokerages and holding companies. These figures, highlighted by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, underscore how advisors have surged to the top “number one by a…
Berachain has experienced a dramatic shift, with over $1.1 billion in net outflows and a total value locked (TVL) plunge of more than 70%, raising serious questions about the protocol’s future and user confidence. Recent on-chain analytics place Berachain squarely in the crypto spotlight, though for troubling reasons. Initially celebrated for its momentum during the testnet phase, the platform now shows rapid decline, with both data and user sentiment reflecting a loss of confidence. Outflows Reach $1.2 Billion as TVL Drops Over 70% Data from Artemis highlights the scale of capital leaving Berachain. Within three months, the platform recorded $1.69…