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ZKsync announced the launch of Private Atomic Delivery versus Payment (DvP) on June 22, 2026, marking a significant advancement in trustless financial transactions. This feature allows for the delivery and payment to settle as a single event across two independently governed zones, with proof recorded on the Ethereum blockchain. More information can be found in their official tweet. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently navigating mixed signals, yet ZKsync’s recent announcement stands out as a pivotal development. The introduction of Private Atomic DvP potentially transforms how tokenized asset swaps are conducted, allowing institutions to exchange assets without requiring…

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AFX, a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives, has officially launched its Points Program, introducing a multi-season incentive system designed to reward genuine ecosystem participation ahead of the protocol’s future token launch. Unlike traditional DeFi farming models that primarily reward raw trading volume, AFX’s points system is built around a different principle: rewarding real contribution. Active traders, liquidity providers, and community participants can now earn points through meaningful participation across the protocol, with all accumulated points eventually redeemable into tokens at TGE. This program will run across three consecutive…

Nick Timiraos, a Wall Street Journal reporter known for his close ties to the Fed and often referred to as a “Fed spokesperson,” stated that the May inflation data was not strong enough to change the Fed’s monetary policy outlook, adding that policy discussions have expanded to include the possibility of another interest rate hike. Timiraos stated that the May CPI data did not provide a clear answer regarding the path the Fed will follow. He added that the moderate outlook in core inflation was a positive development, but higher headline inflation and strong demand conditions overshadowed this improvement. He…

Avalanche has recently launched the Avalanche Payments Collective, joining forces with 28 organizations such as Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Paxos, and Anchorage. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of Avalanche’s blockchain in the financial services sector, as reported by Cointelegraph. Key Details Avalanche launches the Payments Collective with 28 organizations including Franklin Templeton and VanEck. The initiative focuses on enhancing blockchain payments. This collaboration aims to streamline financial services and foster innovation in the crypto space. Market Snapshot Currently, Avalanche’s price stands at $0, reflecting a broader market that remains cautious. Despite this, the announcement of the Payments Collective has…

Squeezing the Financial Flows Kenyan telecom giant Safaricom has joined forces with a coalition of international technology, payments, and cryptocurrency firms to dismantle the financial networks driving the illegal wildlife trade. The initiative was announced at a recent event convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife taskforce. According to a report, the coalition brings together technology giants, including Google, Meta, Tiktok, and Alibaba. The companies have committed to completely eradicating wildlife trafficking from their platforms using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven detection and prevention systems to catch illicit listings before sales take place. While social media and e-commerce…

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has been the loudest advocate for holding Bitcoin indefinitely (to the point where he has essentially become the face of the ultimate “HODL” philosophy). Yet, during a recent earnings call, Saylor revealed that the company is ready to do the unthinkable: sell portions of its massive Bitcoin treasury. Now, Saylor is setting the record straight in a new interview, claiming that the company will still end up buying way more Bitcoin if it sells some. “Never sell”? Saylor recently acknowledged his own role in creating the hysteria. “I’m very famous for saying never sell your Bitcoin,”…

According to on-chain analysis data, 12 wallets believed to be linked to a16z transferred $24 million worth of $USDC to Hyperliquid in the last 20 hours. These wallets reportedly accumulated Hyperliquid’s native token, $HYPE, gradually through TWAP orders. TWAP, or Time Weighted Average Price, allows large purchases to be spread over a specific time period without creating a sudden price impact in the market. The shared screenshot shows multiple TWAP transactions for $HYPE, each worth approximately $1.20 million, equivalent to over 27,000 token purchases. Related News The Altcoin Backed by CZ Announced That It Will Use 99 Percent of Its…

The Starknet Foundation, in collaboration with RareSkills, has published a free e-book on advanced smart contract development on Starknet using the Cairo programming language. Most code is written by agents instead of by hand. However, to manage coding agents effectively, developers must Understand the design space afforded by the Starknet blockchain. Be able to quickly read code the agents produce. Write strong testing frameworks to prevent bugs from being introduced Starknet offers stronger support for features such as account abstraction, batched transactions, and smart contract upgradeability compared to other solutions. Starknet also provides a strong developer tooling with Starknet Foundry.…

The crypto market was no longer just pricing the possibility of no interest rate cuts but rather the increasing likelihood of interest rate hikes in 2026, reported AMBCrypto. As a risk asset, this means the Bitcoin [$BTC] outlook would be more bearish if rate hikes were implemented. The debasement narrative of fiat caused by rising inflation has helped drive gold to all-time highs, and it could help drive capital inflows to Bitcoin. While the long-term outlook for Bitcoin, over many years, remains positive, some short-term developments and metrics can help put the current price trends into perspective. Bitcoin regains institutional…

Benchmark Equity Research has reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating and a $16 price target for Securitize, a tokenization infrastructure firm, as the company prepares for its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The rating comes at a time when investor sentiment toward digital asset-related stocks remains subdued, according to a report from The Block. Regulatory Milestone and Upcoming Vote The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently declared Securitize’s merger registration statement effective. A shareholder vote is scheduled for June 29. If approved, the combined entity will trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ‘SECZ’. This listing marks…