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US stock exchange MEMX has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) as a “commodity-based trust.” MEMX’s decision to list underscores the changing perception of XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, in the financial sector. XRP has historically been under intense scrutiny, notably from the SEC, which accused Ripple of issuing unregistered securities in 2020. However, a landmark ruling in August made it clear that XRP is not a security per se, but can be considered one under certain conditions. This complex legal outcome paves the way for XRP to be considered alongside other…
The Core Foundation in partnership with Maple Finance, BitGo, Copper, Hex Trust has launched a Bitcoin token designed for institutions to earn return from idle BTC. In a press release received by crypto.news, IstBTC has announced a new liquid, yield-bearing Bitcoin (BTC) token specifically designed for institutions to reap back billions of dollars while maintaining security, compliance, and liquidity. Institutions can mint lstBTC by depositing Bitcoin with custodians like BitGo, Copper, or Hex Trust. Unlike other tokens, IstBTC accumulates yield while remaining fully liquid. That way, institutions are able to trade, transfer, or pledge lstBTC as collateral. When redeemed, holders…
UniLend Finance, a prominent Web3 and DeFi ecosystem, has announced a new strategic collaboration with the popular Web3 project SFT Protocol, which is developing a Decentralized Phyiscal Infrastructure Network (DePIN). The partnership focuses on boosting innovation as well as unlock exclusive opportunities across the swiftly growing blockchain sector. The platform revealed this collaboration on its official social media account. Welcoming @SFTProtocol to our ecosystem!🎊⛓️SFT Protocol is the first Fully Generalized Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) DAO, is leading the development of the SFT Chain, a ‘Chain of Chains’.🤝 By joining forces, we will foster innovative synergies and… pic.twitter.com/2nCibe7wMI — UniLend…
MintSwap and Moseiki joined forces to improve decentralized trading and explore the potential of NFTFi, AI-based social networking, and Web3 commercial markets. 📣 Partnership Announcement: @MintSwap_HQ x Moseiki 🤝We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership between @MintSwap_HQ, the first DEX & NFT marketplace built natively on the Mint Blockchain, and Moseiki, an advanced Web3 ecosystem integrating AI, gaming, and digital… pic.twitter.com/MugWuwF3cy — Moseiki (@MoseikiApp) March 14, 2025 Two Leading Entities Collaborate to Create One Integrated Web3 Platform MintSwap has turned into the top decentralized trading and NFTFi solutions platform on Mint Blockchain through its established one-stop service DEX platform…
A feature documentary about Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, is set to premiere on April 15, 2025. According to the film producers’ latest post, it will be available on Apple TV and Prime Video starting on that date. Pre-orders are also open for those who want to support the film. Vitalik: An Ethereum Story is releasing globally on April 15th on @appletv and @primevideo! You can preorder today to give the film a boost. pic.twitter.com/DKBEVAQ7Ao — Vitalik: An Ethereum Story (@EthereumFilm) March 14, 2025 What’s the Documentary About? A recently released trailer portrays Buterin as a prodigy who set…
A Chinese crypto user on X has spotted notable losses on Galaxy Digital’s holdings across some cryptocurrencies on the Solana blockchain. According to the crypto user, they identified a crypto wallet belonging to a well-known asset manager that spent $16.41 million to take positions in three crypto tokens. 「近三个月花费 1641 万美金建仓 $PNUT & $ai16z & $arc」的地址大概率归属于 Galaxy Digital🧐目前该机构在这三个 Memecoin 上的累计亏损高达 849.3 万美金，尚不确定是否参与了做市🔸PNUT：持有 2146 万枚，成本 $0.3743，浮亏 493.5 万美金🔹ai16z：持有 753 万枚，成本 $0.7446，浮亏 313.3… https://t.co/a1JShknEP6 pic.twitter.com/U9g6huoHl9 — Ai 姨 (@ai_9684xtpa) February 18, 2025 Related: Solana Meme Coin Chaos: Scandals Spark Investor Risk Debate $16 Million Crypto Wager on PNUT, AI16Z, ARC Turns Red…
Arbitrum is now integrated with Rarible, enabling seamless NFT trading while ensuring full creator royalty support. Rarible stopped aggregating orders from other marketplaces to prioritize artist royalties and maintain creator rights in all transactions. Arbitrum has joined Rarible, providing greater chances for the NFT community. Users of Arbitrum-based NFTs can trade and explore directly on Rarible with this integration, guaranteed to keep creator royalties. The key benefits of this Layer 2 blockchain include faster transaction speeds and reduced costs, providing a more efficient experience than other solutions now on the market. Following this latest move, Arbitrum’s native token, ARB, has…
After trading at the same support level over past couple of years, Ethereum price broke down, below $2K for the first time since late 2023. Analysis of Ethereum’s long-term holders showed a great deal of concern as the current Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) level stood at 0.38, indicating a shift from hope to fear. Previously, NUPL levels of the same size had indicated significant corrections, such as in May 2022 when NUPL dropped below 0.35 and led to ETH dropping. ETH long-term NUPL | Source: Glassnode If the fear escalates and ETH could continue falling below current levels of support…
Asset manager Grayscale Investments, known for its bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), said on Tuesday it has launched the Grayscale Pyth Trust, giving investors exposure to PYTH, the governance token of the Pyth network. Pyth provides price feeds that help decentralized applications function efficiently. The network sources pricing information from institutional traders and market makers and delivers updates that are critical for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Pyth’s services are particularly crucial in the Solana ecosystem, where 95% of decentralized protocols use the network’s data, Grayscale said. “The Pyth network plays one of the most significant roles in the Solana…
Despite this recent period of strong uncertainty, blockchain-based gaming withstands and continues to evolve, attracting considerable investments and technological innovations. In February, the sector experienced a slight decline in the number of daily active users, recording a decrease of 16% and reaching 5.8 million unique active wallets (dUAW). Despite this decline, user engagement has remained strong, demonstrating the resilience of the sector. Additionally, investments in blockchain gaming have shown impressive growth, with 55 million dollars raised just this month, marking an increase of 243% compared to January. Below, we analyze the main trends that are defining the future of Web3…