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FOGNET, a blockchain network that focuses on high-speed networking and real estate tokenization, today announced a strategic partnership with 21DAO, a decentralized task economy platform where community participation transforms into economic growth and on-chain value. The collaboration enabled 21DAO to utilize FOGNET’s high-performing blockchain RWA infrastructure to empower its users with advanced DeFi applications in the decentralized environment. 21DAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that runs a decentralized task economy platform called TasKVerse, enabling users to connect and collaborate for completing various tasks that support the ecosystem’s sustainable development and community building. Users and participants collaborate on their task…
Ethereum price is showing stronger momentum after a sharp rise in open interest and a turn in funding rates, but the setup also points to growing risk from crowded long positions. At the same time, a new CME gap below the market suggests a pullback could still happen before the next clear move. Ethereum Open Interest Surge Signals Long Build Up as Funding Turns Positive Ethereum derivatives data shows a sharp rise in positioning, with around $2 billion added to open interest within a short period. The chart reflects a strong increase in activity as price pushed higher, while open…
Ultan Miller, CEO of Hecto Finance, laid out a bold vision during an interview with CoinDesk at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: a blockchain-native bridge to the world’s most valuable private companies, long out of reach for everyday investors. However, his strategy and the controversy it sparks, highlight how the tokenization of private equity is evolving faster than legal frameworks and corporate consensus. Hecto bills itself as building “the world’s first tokenized pre-IPO company index,” designed to give public investors exposure to firms that traditionally stayed behind closed doors until going public. Miller said the index is being developed on the…
Russia is fast‑tracking a dedicated stablecoin law to turn fiat‑pegged tokens into sanctioned‑resistant payment infrastructure. Summary Russia will table a standalone stablecoin bill in the State Duma, separate from its broader crypto trading framework, with core regulations potentially in force as early as Jul. 1, 2026. The Central Bank of Russia already treats stablecoins as “foreign digital rights,” with the ruble‑pegged A7A5 approved for overseas trade settlements in Oct. 2025. Analysts say Moscow aims to use state‑aligned stablecoins to bypass Western sanctions and support cross‑border payments as pressure on its traditional banking channels grows. The Russian Ministry of Finance is…
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has highlighted a historic milestone for the ecosystem as Midnight becomes the first Cardano Native Token (CNT) to list on Binance. He described the development as a breakthrough that validates Cardano-based assets and could open the door for more CNTs to gain exposure on major global exchanges. Key Points Binance launched a $NIGHT token airdrop for $BNB holders and subsequently listed the token for trading on its platform. Charles Hoskinson celebrated the development, emphasizing that $NIGHT is the first native token from the Cardano ecosystem to be listed on Binance. He noted that the milestone could…
BlockSec, a popular blockchain security platform, has partnered with Morph, a resilient Web3 payment infrastructure entity. The partnership aims to enhance the security mechanism for Web3 payments via Morph’s Payment Accelerator initiative. As BlockSec mentioned in its official social media announcement, the development denotes the rising trend of leveraging robust security frameworks for DeFi infrastructure. Hence, amid the continuous expansion of the blockchain payment systems, security auditing is getting notable attention to protect digital assets and consumers. Excited to announce @BlockSecTeam has joined the @MorphNetwork Payment Accelerator as an official audit partner!Security is the foundation of every great payment product.Payment…
According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance might be hinting at a liquidity shift. The Ethereum estimated leverage ratio on Binance has gradually recovered, reaching a value of 0.69 in mid-March. Ethereum’s ELR Signals a New Liquidity Cycle“Ethereum’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance has gradually recovered, reaching a value of 0.69 in mid-March. The new ELR growth trajectory signals fresh optimism towards digital assets.” – By @oinonen_t pic.twitter.com/KgzUAi6har — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 17, 2026 The Oct. 10 sell-off on the market saw a leverage reset, which caused the Ethereum estimated leverage ratio (ELR) on Binance to fall from…
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said he owns “very little, but some” bitcoin, although he continues to follow the asset closely as part of a broader interest in how technology is reshaping finance. “I’m an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he’s still trying to understand how it moves. While Goldman Sachs has taken a cautious approach to digital assets, the firm’s leadership sees crypto as part of a longer-term shift in financial infrastructure, Solomon noted. He dismissed the idea that traditional banks and crypto firms are locked in…
Dubai has emerged over the past several years as a key hub for CFD brokers, trading firms, and crypto exchanges. The city attracted companies with incentives including Dubai International Financial Centre and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licensing, zero corporate tax, and rapid company setup. Major firms, such as IG Group, CMC Markets, Pepperstone, Saxo Bank, Plus500, and Capital.com, have established offices in the downtown area. Capital.com’s MENA headquarters and CFI are also located nearby. Over recent days, Iran has launched large numbers of ballistic missiles and drones toward the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE Ministry of Defence says air…
The world of digital payments is evolving rapidly, and traditional finance giants are taking notice. Recently, Mastercard described Ripple as “fueling the future of the digital payment world,” signaling strong interest in blockchain-based solutions for cross-border transactions. The statement comes amid Ripple’s efforts to expand after gaining clarity following its high-profile legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). NEW: 🇺🇸$10T payments giant Mastercard says Ripple is “fueling the future of the digital payment world.” pic.twitter.com/rDvCXznAqn — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) March 13, 2026 Mastercard Highlights Ripple’s Role in Payments According to Mastercard, Ripple is playing a key…