SoFi Technologies has introduced SoFiUSD, a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. Backed one-to-one by cash reserves, it supports efficient payments and settlements for banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms. Initially on Ethereum, it aims to enhance cross-border transactions and internal operations while maintaining regulatory compliance. SoFiUSD Launch: Issued by SoFi Bank for […]

Asset manager Bitwise predicts that crypto ETFs will absorb over 100% of new Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana supply in 2025, driven by strong historical demand. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart concurs but warns of potential liquidations for single altcoin ETFs amid market pressures. Bitwise’s bullish outlook: Crypto ETFs expected to exceed new token supply, signaling massive […]

The Pump.fun Solana MEV lawsuit has been amended to include over 5,000 internal chat logs as new evidence, alleging coordinated front-running of retail investors through maximal extractable value practices on the memecoin platform. A US court granted a motion to add evidence from a confidential informant, including discussions among Pump.fun, Solana Labs, and Jito Labs. […]

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has become the first public company to tokenize SEC-registered equity directly on the Solana blockchain, enabling ex-US shareholders to use it as collateral in decentralized finance protocols like Kamino. This real common stock integration, managed by Superstate as an SEC-registered transfer agent, bridges traditional markets with DeFi without synthetic wrappers. Tokenization […]

Coinbase has launched stock trading for U.S. users directly within its app, allowing seamless integration of traditional equities with cryptocurrency holdings using USDC. This expansion, announced on December 18, 2025, unifies portfolios under one account, simplifying management and reducing the need for multiple platforms. Coinbase stock trading enables users to buy shares like Nvidia using […]

Aptos is proposing an optional post-quantum signature scheme called SLH-DSA to protect against future quantum computing threats to blockchain security. This move addresses risks to digital signatures used for account ownership and transactions, making Aptos a pioneer in quantum-resistant cryptography for layer-1 networks. Aptos Improvement Proposal AIP-137 introduces SLH-DSA, a NIST-standardized hash-based scheme resistant to […]

U.S. prosecutors have disrupted the E-Note cryptocurrency laundering service, which processed over $70 million in illicit funds from cybercrimes since 2017. Federal authorities in Michigan, alongside international partners, seized its infrastructure, charging its operator with conspiracy to launder money tied to ransomware and infrastructure attacks. E-Note enabled cybercriminals to transfer ransomware proceeds and convert cryptocurrency […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged initially after U.S. inflation cooled to 2.7% in November, below expectations, boosting rate cut hopes. However, volatility ensued with Bitcoin at $88,399 and Ethereum at $2,957, reflecting mixed market reactions to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Inflation cooled to 2.7% annually, the slowest since July, per Bureau of Labor […]

Circle announced partnerships with Intuit and Stacks on 18 December, integrating USDC into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma for faster payments, while launching USDCx on Stacks to enable Bitcoin-secured DeFi applications with stable liquidity. Intuit Partnership: USDC enables quicker tax refunds and cross-border payments for over 100 million users. Stacks Integration: USDCx provides interoperable liquidity […]

SoFi Technologies has introduced SoFiUSD, a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. Backed one-to-one by cash reserves, it supports efficient payments and settlements for banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms. Initially on Ethereum, it aims to enhance cross-border transactions and internal operations while maintaining regulatory compliance. SoFiUSD Launch: Issued by SoFi Bank for […]

Asset manager Bitwise predicts that crypto ETFs will absorb over 100% of new Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana supply in 2025, driven by strong historical demand. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart concurs but warns of potential liquidations for single altcoin ETFs amid market pressures. Bitwise’s bullish outlook: Crypto ETFs expected to exceed new token supply, signaling massive […]

The Pump.fun Solana MEV lawsuit has been amended to include over 5,000 internal chat logs as new evidence, alleging coordinated front-running of retail investors through maximal extractable value practices on the memecoin platform. A US court granted a motion to add evidence from a confidential informant, including discussions among Pump.fun, Solana Labs, and Jito Labs. […]

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has become the first public company to tokenize SEC-registered equity directly on the Solana blockchain, enabling ex-US shareholders to use it as collateral in decentralized finance protocols like Kamino. This real common stock integration, managed by Superstate as an SEC-registered transfer agent, bridges traditional markets with DeFi without synthetic wrappers. Tokenization […]

Coinbase has launched stock trading for U.S. users directly within its app, allowing seamless integration of traditional equities with cryptocurrency holdings using USDC. This expansion, announced on December 18, 2025, unifies portfolios under one account, simplifying management and reducing the need for multiple platforms. Coinbase stock trading enables users to buy shares like Nvidia using […]

Aptos is proposing an optional post-quantum signature scheme called SLH-DSA to protect against future quantum computing threats to blockchain security. This move addresses risks to digital signatures used for account ownership and transactions, making Aptos a pioneer in quantum-resistant cryptography for layer-1 networks. Aptos Improvement Proposal AIP-137 introduces SLH-DSA, a NIST-standardized hash-based scheme resistant to […]

U.S. prosecutors have disrupted the E-Note cryptocurrency laundering service, which processed over $70 million in illicit funds from cybercrimes since 2017. Federal authorities in Michigan, alongside international partners, seized its infrastructure, charging its operator with conspiracy to launder money tied to ransomware and infrastructure attacks. E-Note enabled cybercriminals to transfer ransomware proceeds and convert cryptocurrency […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged initially after U.S. inflation cooled to 2.7% in November, below expectations, boosting rate cut hopes. However, volatility ensued with Bitcoin at $88,399 and Ethereum at $2,957, reflecting mixed market reactions to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Inflation cooled to 2.7% annually, the slowest since July, per Bureau of Labor […]

Circle announced partnerships with Intuit and Stacks on 18 December, integrating USDC into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma for faster payments, while launching USDCx on Stacks to enable Bitcoin-secured DeFi applications with stable liquidity. Intuit Partnership: USDC enables quicker tax refunds and cross-border payments for over 100 million users. Stacks Integration: USDCx provides interoperable liquidity […]