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Charles Schwab, one of the largest financial services firms in the United States, is preparing to introduce spot cryptocurrency trading for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) on its custody platform as early as next year, according to a report by Citywire. The move signals a significant step in the integration of digital assets into mainstream financial advisory services. Schwab currently oversees more than $5 trillion in advisory assets, as highlighted by Nate Geraci, CEO of wealth management firm Novadius Wealth Management, in a post on X. What This Means for RIAs and Their Clients For RIAs using Schwab’s custody platform, the…

The IoTeX (IOTX) blockchain network has experienced a significant disruption, with its mainnet halting block production for over 21 hours. Data from the official block explorer, IoTeXScan, confirms that the last block processed was number #48,934,718. Since then, no new blocks have been generated, and all transaction processing has effectively stopped. The IoTeX Foundation has yet to release an official statement addressing the outage, leaving the community and investors in a state of uncertainty. Network Status and User Impact According to multiple community reports circulating on social media platforms, the halt began approximately 21 hours ago. The lack of new…

Bitcoin ($BTC) lost its hold on the $80,000 level over the weekend, and data suggest that the cryptocurrency needs to trade above the $74,000-$75,000 range, as it has repeatedly served as key support over the last two years. Crypto analyst Ardi said the next retest of the $74,000-$75,000 range could become the most important support test of the current bear market. The analyst pointed to the role that the price range played during the last two years. In 2024, Bitcoin struggled to break above the range during a seven-month-long consolidation. In Q1 2025, the same area held as support before…

Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 project that aimed to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) functionality to the Bitcoin network, has announced it will cease operations on July 9. The decision, shared via a post on X, comes after four years of development and an assessment that its business model is no longer sustainable in the current market landscape. Why Botanix Is Shutting Down According to the project’s statement, Botanix struggled to validate sufficient demand for a Bitcoin-native blockchain solution. The team noted that users have increasingly favored convenience over decentralization, with most demand for Bitcoin DeFi already being met by established…

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will sit down with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Seoul, South Korea, for trade negotiations scheduled May 12-13. The talks represent the latest chapter in a diplomatic back-and-forth between the world’s two largest economies, and they’re happening just days before something bigger: a planned state visit by President Trump to Beijing on May 14-15 for a summit with President Xi Jinping. What’s actually happening in Seoul He Lifeng, who has served as vice premier since March 2023 and is widely regarded as one of Xi Jinping’s closest economic allies, will lead the Chinese side…

As reported by a Shiba Inu-focused X account with the handle Shibizens, Shiba Inu ($SHIB) is included in SBI VC Trade’s lending expansion in Japan. SBI VC Trade continues its “Rent Coin” lending program with Shiba Inu among the supported assets. Shibizens indicated that the latest “rentcoin” campaign confirms $SHIB remains part of the active lending lineup. $SHIB included in SBI VC Trade lending expansion in JapanSBI VC Trade continues its “Rent Coin” lending program with Shiba Inu officially listed among supported assets. The latest campaign confirms $SHIB remains part of their active lending lineup.🔸 Asset: $SHIB🔸 Term: ~28… pic.twitter.com/ErgLUQQj6n…

Blazpay, a prominent Web3 financial infrastructure entity, has collaborated with Agent War, a popular Web3 gaming network. The partnership attempts to accelerate innovation across AI-driven DeFi, cross-chain infrastructure, and GameFi landscapes. According to Blazpay’s official social media announcement, the partnership underscores the growing convergence of decentralized finance and gaming technologies. Thus, both entities are attempting to develop relatively rewarding and immersive experiences for consumers across the Web3 sector. We’re excited to partner with @agentwar_Club 🤝Agent War is a rapidly growing Web3 gaming ecosystem where players farm $AWAR, build powerful warriors, and compete in the epic Order vs Chaos universe.With 100K+…

Ondo Finance is preparing to enter the derivatives market with the launch of Ondo Perps, a perpetual futures exchange that will allow users to trade using real-world asset (RWA) tokens as collateral. CEO Ian De Bode announced the upcoming platform via X, stating that the exchange is expected to go live in the coming weeks and will offer 24-hour liquidity. Bridging Traditional Assets with Crypto Derivatives The move marks a significant step in the integration of tokenized real-world assets into the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Ondo Perps will enable traders to use RWA tokens—digital representations of assets such as…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new Blockchain Advisory Group that brings together 26 organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation, Cardano, and Stellar, to explore how blockchain can improve financial access, digital identity, public services, and climate initiatives worldwide. UNDP Wants Blockchain to Solve Real Challenges The Blockchain Advisory Group (BAG) was officially launched on June 3 during Proof of Talk 2026 in Paris. Chaired by UNDP Associate Administrator Haoliang Xu, the initiative aims to create direct collaboration between development agencies and blockchain leaders. He said that, “Blockchain technologies are evolving rapidly, but the key question is how…

Bitcoin ($BTC) retail investor activity on Binance has fallen to its lowest level in history. Retail $BTC inflows on Binance now average near 314 $BTC per month in 2026, down sharply from the 1,200 $BTC range recorded in March 2024. Bitcoin’s recovery in May also slowed as spot inflows on Binance weakened, with the 30-day net demand growth falling 73% over the past three weeks. Bitcoin retail traders step back CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said retail Bitcoin inflows to Binance remained near its historic lows. The metric tracks $BTC deposits from wallets holding less than 1 $BTC, a common signal for…