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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will be removing certain spot trading pairs from its platform due to reasons such as low liquidity and trading volume. Binance to Delisting Five Spot Trading Pairs on June 6 In order to increase user security and provide a high-quality trading environment, the exchange regularly evaluates and delists some pairs. Based on Binance’s latest assessment, the following spot trading pairs will be removed from the platform as of 06:00 on June 6, 2025: ACX/FDUSD IDEX/FDUSD ORCA/FDUSD THETA/FDUSD XAI/FDUSD Important Reminders to Users: The removal of these trading pairs will not affect the availability…
FAIR is an upcoming blockchain with a standard tailored to AI activity. The chain, an evolution of Skale’s gas-free seamless network, will offer protection from Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) transactions. AI agents are growing their presence, with some displaying analytical abilities and the potential to trade or pick DeFi operations. Most are still using the existing infrastructure of public chains, especially Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Smart Chain. On-chain data shows Ethereum still has more than 32% sandwich trades, with regular attempts at sandwich attacks. All three are threatened by front-running and MEV losses. Even with measures against sandwich attacks, most…
Maelstrom is announcing that Ron, known online as “macgyver13,” is the fourth recipient of the Maelstrom Bitcoin Grant Program, per a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Ron will be working on Silent Payments, as proposed in Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 352. “We are excited to be financially supporting Ron, in his mission on integrating Silent Payments into Bitcoin wallets,” said the CFO of Maelstrom Arthur Hayes. “Many merchants and users want to provide/display a single static address that doesn’t change, which is an important, valid and simple use case. With Silent Payments this can still be done, while on-chain address…
DeFi active loans have expanded to a three-year peak, marking the almost complete recovery of lending from the 2022 crash. Over $24B in active loans points to improved confidence in the crypto market. DeFi kept growing to new peaks in 2025, with lending as one of the most in-demand activities. Active loans climbed to a new high for the year to date, with over $24B in active lending. The borrowing rate nearly doubled in less than a year, driven by demand for stablecoin liquidity and DEX trading. Aave dominated the DeFi lending growth, displacing Curve as the leader from the…
Ethereum is showing resilience amid the recent wave of market volatility and uncertainty. While the broader crypto market has pulled back over the past few weeks, ETH continues to hold firm above the $2,500 level — a key psychological and technical support zone. This strength has caught the attention of traders and analysts who see Ethereum’s current price action as a potential launchpad for a move into higher territory. Despite the retracement across major altcoins, Ethereum remains structurally intact, with bulls defending the lower boundary of its current range. The lack of panic-selling at these levels suggests growing confidence in…
Deutsche Bank AG is actively exploring stablecoins and various forms of tokenized deposits as major financial institutions gain confidence in expanding their presence within the digital asset space. Sabih Behzad, Deutsche Bank’s head of digital assets and currencies transformation, explained in an interview that the bank is considering different strategies, including issuing its own token or collaborating on an industry-wide initiative. He added that the bank is also assessing whether to develop its own tokenized deposit solution for payment use. EU-wide standards already exist, US Congress is passing stablecoin legislation, and global banks are examining how these tokens and blockchain…
In a compelling session at the ongoing XRPL Apex event in Singapore, Ripple President Monica Long broke her silence on what she sees as a “real turning point” for the crypto industry: regulatory clarity. In a closing keynote on Day 1 of the XRPL Apex event, Long highlighted a momentum shift, with regulatory certainty being the tipping point. The Ripple president answered that what makes the current moment different is regulatory clarity. In her words, “It’s taken time to get to where we are in this moment, but it has never been better.” Regulatory clarity.⁰Ripple President @MonicaLongSF closes out Day…
RBI warns that crypto threatens India’s financial stability and monetary policy. Supreme Court urges the government to establish a clear crypto regulatory framework. India’s crypto remains unregulated despite heavy taxation and legal scrutiny. India’s central bank has fired another warning shot at crypto. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has once again made it clear: the central bank sees digital assets as a risk – not just to individual investors, but to the financial system itself. The Supreme Court has also stepped in, pushing the government to finally draw the line on where crypto stands in India. So where does that leave…
Licensed hybrid crypto exchange GRVT rolled out retail price improvement orders on its platform, pioneering the integration of a proven traditional market feature into the decentralized ecosystem. The new offering, available on GRVT’s web and mobile apps, will provide retail users with better execution prices than those publicly available in the order book. The process is fully automated and transparent: When a user initiates a trade, the system checks for better prices through the RPI behind the scenes. If available, orders are filled at the improved price. All the while users retain complete control of their funds. Moreover, the system…
This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. World Network — known for its eye-scanning orb that verifies human accounts for its mobile super app — is launching the next phase of its developer incentive campaign. World Network is managed by World Foundation and also involves corporate entities such as World Assets Limited and World Chain LLC. For-profit blockchain product developer Tools For Humanity is overseeing the development of the World app. Collectively, World Foundation and TFH are working with crypto events DAO FWB to host their next event for builders, World Build 2.0, in…