In a bold move signaling the growing influence of decentralized finance (DeFi), Kraken, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the expansion of its xStocks platform to the BNB Chain. This step underscores Kraken’s belief that DeFi could be the next big thing in the financial world, potentially
Backpack, a Solana-based cryptocurrency exchange, experienced significant technical issues following scheduled maintenance on July 3, 2025. The platform resumed trading with erroneous account balances and reversed orders, prompting CEO Armani Ferrante to acknowledge a “programming error” and pledge full user compensation . Key incident details: • Scheduled maintenance began at
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has outlined a strategic vision for XRP’s institutional integration, predicting significant blockchain adoption within financial systems over the next five years. His roadmap emphasizes institutional adoption as the critical first step toward broader retail use, with real-world DeFi applications driving practical utility. Institutional Foundations
Ethereum is making headlines again as institutional investors ramp up their exposure through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a renewed wave of confidence in the world second-largest cryptocurrency. Over the past seven weeks, spot Ethereum ETFs have seen net inflows totaling 106,000 ETH, marking a sustained period of positive momentum and
Ethereum is capturing the spotlight as institutional interest reaches new heights, with crypto mining firm BitMine announcing a $250 million private placement to establish an Ethereum (ETH) treasury strategy. This move, led by prominent investors including MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Pantera Capital, and Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee, positions BitMine
BNB Chain is making a major move to speed up its blockchain with the launch of the Maxwell upgrade, officially activated on June 30, 2025. This update cuts block times in half—from 1,5 seconds to just 0,75 seconds—marking a significant leap for the network’s performance and user experience . What’s
Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain, is drawing renewed attention as a surge in user activity and Layer 2 adoption signals a possible price breakout. Recent data shows Ethereum has reached a record 20,2 million weekly active addresses, the highest in its history, reflecting robust network engagement and growing confidence among
XRP Ledger Integrates Ethereum Smart Contracts: What This Means for Crypto and DeFi The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially launched its highly anticipated Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on mainnet, marking a significant milestone for blockchain interoperability and decentralized finance (DeFi)1. Developed in partnership with Peersyst, this new sidechain brings
Solana (SOL) is back in the spotlight after breaking above a key technical barrier, with its price hovering around $151 as of Monday. This move comes just as REX Shares officially filed for a Solana staking ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), fueling speculation that a launch
Ethereum staking ecosystem has reached a new milestone, with over 35 million ETH—about 28,3% of the total supply—now locked in staking contracts. This surge, valued at approximately $84 billion, marks a significant step in Ethereum’s evolution toward a proof-of-stake model, but it also brings renewed scrutiny over the network’s decentralization.
In a bold move signaling the growing influence of decentralized finance (DeFi), Kraken, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the expansion of its xStocks platform to the BNB Chain. This step underscores Kraken’s belief that DeFi could be the next big thing in the financial world, potentially
Backpack, a Solana-based cryptocurrency exchange, experienced significant technical issues following scheduled maintenance on July 3, 2025. The platform resumed trading with erroneous account balances and reversed orders, prompting CEO Armani Ferrante to acknowledge a “programming error” and pledge full user compensation . Key incident details: • Scheduled maintenance began at
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has outlined a strategic vision for XRP’s institutional integration, predicting significant blockchain adoption within financial systems over the next five years. His roadmap emphasizes institutional adoption as the critical first step toward broader retail use, with real-world DeFi applications driving practical utility. Institutional Foundations
Ethereum is making headlines again as institutional investors ramp up their exposure through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a renewed wave of confidence in the world second-largest cryptocurrency. Over the past seven weeks, spot Ethereum ETFs have seen net inflows totaling 106,000 ETH, marking a sustained period of positive momentum and
Ethereum is capturing the spotlight as institutional interest reaches new heights, with crypto mining firm BitMine announcing a $250 million private placement to establish an Ethereum (ETH) treasury strategy. This move, led by prominent investors including MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Pantera Capital, and Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee, positions BitMine
BNB Chain is making a major move to speed up its blockchain with the launch of the Maxwell upgrade, officially activated on June 30, 2025. This update cuts block times in half—from 1,5 seconds to just 0,75 seconds—marking a significant leap for the network’s performance and user experience . What’s
Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain, is drawing renewed attention as a surge in user activity and Layer 2 adoption signals a possible price breakout. Recent data shows Ethereum has reached a record 20,2 million weekly active addresses, the highest in its history, reflecting robust network engagement and growing confidence among
XRP Ledger Integrates Ethereum Smart Contracts: What This Means for Crypto and DeFi The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially launched its highly anticipated Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on mainnet, marking a significant milestone for blockchain interoperability and decentralized finance (DeFi)1. Developed in partnership with Peersyst, this new sidechain brings
Solana (SOL) is back in the spotlight after breaking above a key technical barrier, with its price hovering around $151 as of Monday. This move comes just as REX Shares officially filed for a Solana staking ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), fueling speculation that a launch
Ethereum staking ecosystem has reached a new milestone, with over 35 million ETH—about 28,3% of the total supply—now locked in staking contracts. This surge, valued at approximately $84 billion, marks a significant step in Ethereum’s evolution toward a proof-of-stake model, but it also brings renewed scrutiny over the network’s decentralization.
