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BitGo announced today it has expanded its Solana staking program through a new integration with Marinade Native. Marinade Native is a popular staking protocol developed by Marinade Labs. The move allows BitGo clients to stake SOL directly from their wallets without giving up custody, tapping into competitive rewards while supporting Solana (SOL) network decentralization. This action makes BitGo the inaugural U.S.-qualified custodian to offer support for Marinade Native staking. Marinade Native offers two key features that differentiate it from traditional staking options: a Stake Auction Marketplace, where multiple validators bid for stake delegation to maximize user rewards, and Protected Staking…
ION has announced a partnership with Mises, which is the world’s first mobile Web3 browser engineered for swift operations combined with advanced security capabilities and extension abilities. 🤝 We’re excited to welcome @Mises001 to Online+ and the Ice Open Network ecosystem!As the world’s first fast, secure, and extension-supported mobile Web3 browser, #Mises has tested hundreds of dApps to deliver a seamless Web3 experience to users around the globe.🌟 As part… pic.twitter.com/dsFGq9gw1b — Ice Open Network (@ice_blockchain) April 28, 2025 The joint effort represents an essential development toward building a decentralized internet that people can access easily. Through their partnership, Mises…
New Hampshire’s move toward integrating digital assets into its financial strategy took a step forward this week as House Bill 302, which would enable the state to invest in Bitcoin and precious metals, passed its second Senate committee. The bill, first introduced in January, has now cleared four major legislative stages. HB302 began with a 16–1 vote in the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, followed by passage in the full House on April 10 by a narrow 192–179 margin. After being referred to the Senate, the bill was reviewed in its second committee, which issued a favorable 4–1 recommendation…
SecondSwap announced on Tuesday its expansion to the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem following a successful launch on Ethereum earlier this year. The integration is designed to offer a transparent and accessible secondary market for tokens subject to vesting schedules or early contributor lockups, crypto.news can exclusively report. According to a Tokenomist report earlier this year, the sector is estimated to hold more than $100 billion in value. SecondSwap is a decentralized exchange focused on locked and vesting digital assets. Following its launch on Ethereum (ETH) in February, SecondSwap’s expansion to Avalanche (AVAX) introduces native smart contracts designed for managing token lockups,…
Digital asset trading volume in South Korea surpassed its stock market volume in 2024, a report by the country’s central bank has revealed. South Korean traders are globally renowned for their appetite for high-risk, high-return products, and digital assets fit right into this culture. According to the report by the Bank of Korea (BOK), the re-election of Donald Trump in the United States in November further fanned the flames, pushing the sector to record highs in the last three months of the year. The BOK report showed that the combined value of digital assets held by the country’s five main…
DWF Labs, a cutting-edge Web3 market maker and investor, has recently announced an exclusive collaboration with Mask Network, a well-known decentralized social networking platform. The partnership aims to grow decentralized social infrastructure and advance the overall Web3 ecosystem. The platform disclosed this endeavor on its official social media account. Proud to partner with @realMaskNetwork ✨ We’ve invested $5M in $MASK to fast-track decentralised social infrastructure to bridge Web2 and Web3 and drive the next evolution of the open internet. Learn more: https://t.co/frK4YxRDb6 pic.twitter.com/HMNaPEN1rV — DWF Labs (@DWFLabs) April 23, 2025 DWF Labs Joins Mask Network to Improve Web3 Social Experiences…
OKX is launching a self-custodial platform that enables gasless crypto payments that’s easier to use. OKX (OKB) is launching a new payments platform in hopes of making self-custody easier than ever. On Monday, April 28, OKX launched OKX Pay, a feature within the OKX app that enables easy crypto payments that, according to the exchange, feel like Venmo and PayPal. 📣 OKX Pay is here 📣Experience the future of crypto with practical self-custody, seamless global payments, and automatic daily rewards – all with zero fees. Crypto payments are now easier & more secure than ever, read our CEO @Star_okx’s message…
Vietnam is showing no signs of slowing its march toward the digital transformation of its local economy, with state-owned enterprises (SOEs) tapped to lead from the front. According to a report, Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged SOEs in the country to spearhead the nation’s digital transformation, setting a blueprint for other enterprises. Chinh reiterated plans at a meeting with SOE representatives keen on experimenting with emerging technologies in Hanoi. At the last count, Vietnam has nearly 700 SOEs with a combined assets of US$216 billion. Apart from proprietary cash reserves, Vietnam’s prime minister says the government is willing…
Bitcoin (BTC) and gold are seen as two key pillars of protection against inflation and economic uncertainty, according to John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, D’Agostino outlined why large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds are turning their attention to these assets amid global financial upheaval. As Bitcoin has climbed to nearly $94,000 after its recent lows around $76,000, D’Agostino noted that its rally has been largely driven by large, patient pools of capital. “We’re seeing sovereign wealth funds and long-term institutional investors accumulating Bitcoin,” Agostino said, pointing to the April 2 tariff…
TDX has formed a historic alliance with LiveArtX which creates novel opportunities for real-world assets (RWAs) investment. The combined power of artificial intelligence algorithms together with blockchain technology will provide access to high-priced tangible assets for all individuals. 🚀 New Partnership: @LiveArtX x TDX!Art 🎨 meets DeFi 🔥 — making real-world assets accessible to everyone through AI and blockchain innovation.🌉 Bridging traditional art investments with DeFi opportunities.🖼️ Unlocking access to tokenized fine art, luxury watches, classic… pic.twitter.com/nY2HdA8djY — TDX (@TDXbiz) April 28, 2025 The DeFi sector and fine art now combine through this strategic partnership which creates new pathways to…