Kraken’s xStocks Brings Tokenized US Stocks to Telegram’s 900 Million Users

Kraken-backed xStocks launched Wednesday on the TON blockchain, embedding tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs directly inside Telegram’s built-in wallet. Now, the messaging app’s 900 million users can buy, hold, and transfer equity tokens representing Tesla, Nvidia, and the S&P 500 without leaving the platform or opening brokerage accounts. The launch represents one of…

Kraken's xStocks Brings Tokenized US Stocks to Telegram's 900 Million Users

FTC Forces Nomad Bridge Operator to Repay $186M After Hack Exposed Security Failures

The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday it reached a proposed settlement with Illusory Systems Inc., operator of the Nomad cryptocurrency bridge, over a 2022 hack that drained $186 million from the platform. The settlement requires the company to return recovered funds, overhaul its security program, and undergo biennial audits after regulators found it marketed itself…

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CZ-Backed Opinion Claims 40% Market Share as Prediction Platform Hits $1.5B Weekly Volume

Opinion, the prediction market backed by Changpeng Zhao’s YZi Labs has processed $1.5 billion in weekly trading volume just weeks after launch, according to platform data. The explosive growth positions Opinion as a formidable competitor to established players Kalshi and Polymarket, with the upstart claiming a 40% market share in what’s become crypto’s hottest sector….

CZ-Backed Opinion Claims 40% Market Share as Prediction Platform Hits $1.5B Weekly Volume

What is Layer 2? A Comprehensive Educational Guide

Blockchain technology has revolutionized digital transactions, but it faces a critical limitation: scalability. As networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin grow more popular, they become congested, leading to: Slow transaction processing times High transaction fees (sometimes $50+ per transaction) Poor user experience that hinders mainstream adoption Layer 2 solutions were created to solve these problems by…

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How to Stake Ethereum: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism with ‘The Merge.’ This upgrade transformed how the network processes transactions and secures itself. Instead of energy-intensive mining, Ethereum now relies on staking, where participants lock up their ETH to support the network. This guide will walk you through exactly how…

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SOL Strategies CEO Says Digital Asset Treasuries Are Dying

Michael Hubbard doesn’t mince words about the future of digital asset treasuries. The SOL Strategies interim CEO believes most crypto treasury companies are built on hype rather than sustainable business models, and staking ETFs will soon make them obsolete. “Our thesis is that there’s no sustainable market for digital asset treasuries,” Hubbard told reporters this…

SOL Strategies CEO Says Digital Asset Treasuries Are Dying

UK Operation Destabilise Hits 128 Arrests, Seizes $32.6M in Russian Sanctions Evasion Crackdown

Britain’s National Crime Agency has arrested 128 suspected money launderers and seized $32.6 million in cash and crypto through Operation Destabilise, an ongoing crackdown on Russian sanctions evasion networks operating across UK cities. The latest figures represent a jump from 84 arrests and $25.5 million in seizures reported last December, with an additional 45 suspects…

UK Operation Destabilise Hits 128 Arrests, Seizes $32.6M in Russian Sanctions Evasion Crackdown

DappRadar Shuts Down After 7 Years as RADAR Token Crashes 36%

DappRadar announced Monday it’s closing after seven years of tracking decentralized applications across dozens of blockchains. The platform’s team said operations became “financially unsustainable in the current environment” after exploring every option to keep the business alive. The RADAR token dropped 36% following the announcement, according to CoinMarketCap. Token holders are waiting for details on…

DappRadar Shuts Down After 7 Years as RADAR Token Crashes 36%

New Amatera Stealer Targets 149+ Crypto Wallets Using Fake CAPTCHA Trick

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign using fake CAPTCHA to deploy Amatera Stealer, an information-stealing tool specifically designed to target cryptocurrency wallets. The malware, tracked by eSentire as part of the EVALUSION campaign, compromises 149+ browser-based crypto wallets and 43+ password managers through advanced evasion techniques that bypass standard security tools. Amatera represents a…

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Binance Adds BlackRock BUIDL Tokenized Treasuries as Institutional Collateral

Binance integrated BlackRock’s $2.5 billion tokenized Treasury fund BUIDL as off-exchange collateral on Friday, letting institutional clients use the yield-bearing asset to back trading positions while keeping funds with third-party custodians. A new BUIDL share class also launched on BNB Chain, extending the token beyond Ethereum into Binance’s native DeFi ecosystem. The move bridges traditional…

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