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1024EX, an on-chain crypto trading platform, has announced support for $USDC deposits on two more networks. 1024EX now supports $USDC deposits on Ethereum and Base blockchain networks. As per 1024EX’s official social media announcement, these deposits are live now. Moreover, $USDC withdrawals on Base, Solana, and Ethereum are already live. The update highlights 1024EX’s plan to make stablecoin transfers less fragmented and more rapid. 1024EX now supports $USDC deposits via Base and Ethereum.Withdrawals are available via Base, Ethereum, and Solana.Coming soon: TRON support.More chains. Smoother deposits. Easier withdrawals. — 1024EX (@1024EX) June 27, 2026 Supporting $USDC deposits on Ethereum and…
Bitcoin has closed a candle below its 200-week moving average (200WMA) for the first time since June 2022, and this could determine its next course of action. The latest weekly close came in at $59,486, which sat below the 200WMA at $62,443. Since then, Bitcoin has struggled under $60,000 and now trades about 53% below its all-time high of $126,000, reached on Oct. 6, 2025. The 200WMA, which tracks around 1,400 days of price data, has long helped traders separate bull markets from bear markets. When Bitcoin falls below this level, it indicates a shift in the long-term trend. As…
DeFi is one of the most talked-about ideas in crypto, promising to rebuild the entire financial system, banks, loans, trading, without the banks. But what actually is DeFi, how does it work, what can you really do with it, and is it safe? This plain-English guide explains decentralized finance from the ground up, whether you are brand new or just want the details clearly. What is DeFi? DeFi, short for decentralized finance, refers to financial services (like lending, borrowing, trading, and earning interest) built on blockchain networks that operate without traditional middlemen like banks or brokers. Instead of a bank…
For over half a year, the price action of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) acted as a near-perfect proxy for Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency. However, recent market data shows that this lockstep might eventually come to an end, and the two assets have now diverged (as the graph below shows). Since October 2025, $HOOD and $BTC have been fairly neck to neck in correlation.But in the last month or so, Robinhood has decoupled away from Bitcoin. Interesting… 🤔 pic.twitter.com/eGCAzadrKM — Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) June 24, 2026 The divergence is rather unfortunate for crypto bulls. The $BTC price plunged while Robinhood’s stock…
A Stellar anchor is a regulated business, such as a bank, money transfer operator, or licensed fintech, that accepts fiat currency through normal banking rails and issues the equivalent digital token on the Stellar network, or does the reverse by letting someone redeem tokens back into cash. Anchors are what let a user move dollars, pesos, or naira onto Stellar and back off again without needing to already hold crypto. Worth noting, a blockchain on its own cannot touch a bank account. Someone still has to accept a deposit, run compliance checks, and hold the underlying cash or asset. Anchors…
Every time you send crypto from one exchange to another above a certain amount, your identifying information may travel with it, shared between the platforms behind the scenes. That is the Travel Rule, a decades-old banking standard now reshaping crypto. This guide explains what it requires, why it exists, and what it means for your privacy. Table of Contents Where the Travel Rule came from What information must be shared, and how Who is covered and who is not How thresholds vary around the world How the Travel Rule fits with KYC and AML A worked example: a transfer between…
Amid the growing criticism surrounding Binance, raising questions about its operating standards, its Co-Founder Yi He has issued a post reaffirming the exchange’s unwavering trust. She reminded that Binance is firmly determined to maintain its long-term focus on innovation, user service, and trust. Binance’s bStock hits new milestone She issued the post as the recently launched Binance bStock project began to gain early momentum following its rapid and unexpected growth. Notably, reports have revealed bStock reaching a massive $100 million in assets under management (AUM) just two weeks after its launch on Binance Smart Chain. Yi He’s statement came after…
Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto bank, has expanded its staking services by integrating support for Lido (LDO), enabling its institutional clients to directly mint and burn Lido’s wrapped staked Ethereum (wstETH) on its platform. The move, reported by The Block, marks a significant step in bridging traditional custody services with decentralized liquid staking. Direct wstETH Minting and Burning for Institutional Clients With this integration, Anchorage Digital’s clients can now participate in Ethereum liquid staking through Lido without leaving the bank’s custody environment. Users can mint wstETH directly, which represents their staked $ETH and accumulated rewards, and also burn wstETH…
Unlike traditional financial markets, the digital assets ecosystem was built from the ground up to operate continuously. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, markets remain open, liquidity flows across borders, and blockchain networks settle transactions in real time. This always-on environment is not simply a technological achievement—it is the foundation of a new financial architecture that demands resilience, reliability, and trust. Technology may be the enabler, but technology alone does not sustain a market. Over the past decade, a new generation of companies has emerged to support digital assets at scale. Exchanges, custodians, payment providers, liquidity venues, compliance…
Sky Agent @grovedotfinance has announced the introduction of GROVE, its native governance token, showcasing a major advancement for the Sky Ecosystem. This move comes amidst a broader trend of increasing governance participation in decentralized finance and aims to leverage the existing $2.66 billion total value locked within the ecosystem. The announcement can be viewed in detail on Twitter. The Key Development The broader crypto market currently displays mixed signals, with various assets experiencing fluctuating momentum. In this context, the launch of the GROVE token represents a significant development for the Sky Ecosystem, positioning it as a pioneer among its peers.…