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EVM smart contracts can now trigger Filecoin storage deals directly, using Axelar cross-chain messaging without leaving their native chains. The integration allows Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche apps to access decentralized storage in a seamless, contract-native way. Through Axelar integration, smart contracts that live on various EVM chains, such as Ethereum, Avalanche, or Polygon, can now directly initiate storage deals to Filecoin without having to leave their own “home.” So, there is no need to create a complicated bridging system or build your own storage pipeline from scratch. Everything can be done directly from the EVM contract, such as calling a…
Strategy Acquires 4,020 BTC Worth $427 Million Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has deepened its commitment to Bitcoin by purchasing 4,020 BTC for approximately $427 million in cash. The acquisition took place between April 26 and June 18, 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The company paid an average price of $105,000 per BTC, pushing its total Bitcoin holdings to 226,331 BTC—acquired for a combined cost of $8.33 billion at an average of $36,798 per BTC. This bold move solidifies Strategy’s position as the largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder in the world. Market Reaction: Why Strategy’s Stock Fell…
This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. M&A season is in full swing. Sheraz Ahmed, managing partner at STORM Partners, told me that the acquisitions — and potential futures buys — “signal a shift.” “We’re moving from a fragmented ecosystem to one where a few dominant players are absorbing the best tech. That brings legitimacy, sure, but it also raises questions about decentralization,” he added. One big player looking to make a few more acquisitions is Coinbase. “We are looking at acquisition opportunities, doesn’t mean we swing at every pitch,” CEO Brian Armstrong told…
Asphere and Web3 Foundation offer no-code Polkadot rollups with full chain sovereignty and enterprise-grade infrastructure. The platform enables fast deployment of customized rollups, making Polkadot more accessible for startups and Web3 developers. Have you ever imagined launching a blockchain network could be as easy as setting up a social media account? No wonder, that’s what Asphere, the enterprise unit of Ankr, is pursuing through its latest collaboration with the Web3 Foundation. They have announced the launch of a “Rollup as a Service (RaaS)” solution based on Polkadot, and this could be the most practical step towards the era of blockchain…
Google just dropped a new research paper, and Bitcoin maxis may want to do some quick math. The tech giant’s quantum team found that breaking the RSA encryption protecting everything from your bank account to your Bitcoin wallet might need 20 times fewer quantum resources than previously estimated. “Planning the transition to quantum-safe cryptosystems requires understanding the cost of quantum attacks on vulnerable cryptosystems,” Google Quantum Researcher Craig Gidney wrote. “In Gidney+Ekerå 2019, I co-published an estimate stating that 2048 bit RSA integers could be factored in eight hours by a quantum computer with 20 million noisy qubits. In this…
A room full of crypto bros eagerly awaited President Donald Trump’s arrival at his National Golf Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, anticipating an announcement about the future of crypto in the United States. Bitcoin had just hit a new all-time high, the vibes were tremendous and expectations were grand. That’s when Nicholas Pinto, a 25-year-old social media influencer and self-described car enthusiast, burst through the door of the golf club. Sweating slightly as he made his way in, Pinto told Decrypt he thought he might miss it after a traffic-heavy, four-and-a-half-hour drive. What he saw inside was a room…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognized the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as a core technology in the global push toward asset tokenization. In its May 2025 report titled “Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets,” the WEF highlighted a landmark development related to XRPL. Specifically, it noted that Aurum Equity Partners had launched the world’s first combined private equity and debt tokenized fund, valued at $1 billion, on the XRPL. XRP Ledger Hosting World’s First $1B Tokenized Private Equity Fund Notably, this tokenized fund leverages XRPL’s decentralized Layer-1 infrastructure to digitize ownership in a traditionally illiquid asset class. The initiative enables greater…
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a healthy consolidation phase after last week’s record high of $111,880, but it still faces threats from significant profit-taking movements. According to a May 26 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, strong spot demand and steady exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows lifted BTC more than 50% from early-April lows before President Donald Trump’s tariff threat on European Union imports triggered a risk-off move across global markets. The macro shock and elevated leverage in perpetual futures sparked cascading liquidations, pushing the price below the $107,000 threshold within 36 hours. However, this was a much-needed cooling movement. Futures funding flipped negative during…
Cryptocurrency markets have taken center stage ahead of the upcoming early presidential elections in South Korea. The expanding cross-generational digital asset investor base across the country has pushed candidates to run with crypto-friendly policies. All three leading presidential candidates have made positive promises toward crypto, including legalizing spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and easing banking restrictions on fiat and crypto trading, which are limited to just five platforms. The June 3 elections come nearly two years early after former President Yoon Suk-yeol was ousted from office following a controversial declaration of martial law in late 2024. Although Yoon’s sudden…
ZORA rallied as high as 44% on May 26 following buzz around a new token launched by ex-Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan. ZORA (ZORA) climbed to an intraday high of $0.0135 on May 26, lifting its market cap beyond $38 million, as trading volume surged 256% to top $48 million in 24 hours. Momentum picked up after several users on X reported that Srinivasan had deployed a new token titled “The Network State”, named after his 2022 book, on the Zora platform. The token went live on May 26, 2025, and quickly stirred up buzz in the community. For those unfamiliar,…