Jeonbuk Bank Makes Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loan in South Korea
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank has completed a Bitcoin-backed corporate loan pilot, with specialist custody and a court-based recovery structure.
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Altcoins refer to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, encompassing a wide range of blockchain projects with different goals and technologies. This category includes platforms like Ethereum, payment-focused coins, privacy-focused assets, stablecoins, and tokens powering DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. Many altcoins aim to improve on Bitcoin’s limitations by offering faster transactions, lower fees, or additional functionality such as smart contracts. While some altcoins have achieved significant adoption, others are experimental or short-lived, making the market highly dynamic. Together, altcoins represent innovation, competition, and diversification within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Latest Altcoins News
Conflux’s CFX Gains 40% Amid China Blockchain Policy Push
CFX rose about 40% over roughly two days as China called for a national blockchain network, although the policy does not name Conflux or its token.
Sui’s Hashi Plans Bitcoin Lending Launch With $500M Committed
Hashi’s phased October rollout has more than $500 million in commitments, with Anchorage Digital adding custody and self-custody access for institutions.
Nasdaq CEO Says Tokenization Could Free Tens of Billions in Capital
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says tokenization could free tens of billions in collateral as institutions build infrastructure for always-on markets.
Pyth DAO Commits 100% of Product Receipts to PYTH Buybacks
Pyth DAO will use all eligible product receipts to accumulate PYTH, replacing monthly votes as the network reports $11.5 million in annual recurring revenue.
Bitwise CIO Sees NEAR Potential in AI and Cross-Chain Trading
Matt Hougan sees NEAR’s cross-chain trading and confidential computing as foundations for a larger AI-agent economy.
Orca and Loopscale Merge to Finance AI, Robotics and Defense
Orca and Loopscale are combining as Formation, pairing Solana trading and lending infrastructure to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense.
Robinhood Chain Adds Confidential Swaps Through NEAR Intents
Robinhood Chain is live on near.com with ETH, USDG, PONS and CASHCAT, adding confidential transfers and access to liquidity across more than 30 networks.
Ledger Adds USDC and USDT Loans Backed by Wrapped Bitcoin
Ledger Wallet adds USDC and USDT loans against cbBTC or wBTC through Morpho and Yield.xyz, with on-device signing, variable rates and liquidation risk.
South Africa’s FNB Launches Crypto Trading With Five Assets
South Africa’s FNB now offers five crypto assets from R10 through its investment platform with VALR, but customers cannot transfer tokens in or out.