Solana Positions Itself as Backbone for AI-Driven Agentic Internet
Solana Foundation says AI agents are driving onchain activity, with the network emerging as key infrastructure for machine-to-machine payments.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, refers to a financial system built on blockchain technology that operates without traditional intermediaries like banks or brokers. DeFi platforms use smart contracts to offer services such as lending, borrowing, trading, and yield generation. These systems are typically open-source and accessible to anyone with a crypto wallet. While DeFi enables greater financial inclusion and innovation, it also carries risks related to smart contract vulnerabilities and market volatility. DeFi has become one of the most influential sectors in the crypto industry.
DeFi Lobby Drops Airdrop Lawsuit Against SEC After Regulatory Shift
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba have withdrawn their lawsuit against the SEC over crypto airdrops, citing a changing regulatory stance and ongoing work by the agency’s crypto task force.
WLFI Investors Approve Six-Month Token Lock-Up to Retain Governance Voting Rights
World Liberty Financial token holders approved a proposal requiring a 180-day staking lock-up to maintain governance voting rights, aiming to strengthen long-term participation in the protocol’s decision-making process.
HSBC, Standard Chartered Expected to Lead Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses
By
Emily Carter
• 3 mins read
Hong Kong regulators are reportedly preparing to issue the city’s first stablecoin licenses, with HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture expected among the initial approved issuers.
Nasdaq and Kraken Partner to Develop Tokenized Stock Infrastructure
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Nasdaq has partnered with crypto exchange Kraken to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities, aiming to connect traditional capital markets with blockchain-based trading systems.
BTC Markets Seeks License to Offer Tokenized Real-World Asset Trading
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets plans to apply for a license to offer tokenized real-world assets as institutional interest in tokenization accelerates globally.
A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Viral Energym AI Dystopia Sparks Debate Over User-Owned Crypto Agents
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Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
A viral AI dystopia spoof is fueling debate across tech and crypto as automation-driven layoffs rise and projects promote user-owned AI agents as an alternative model.
Bundesbank Pushes Euro-Pegged Stablecoins to Counter Dollarization
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Michael Turner
• 2 mins read
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.
Dragonfly Closes $650M Fund as Institutional Capital Targets Web3 Infrastructure
By
David Walker
• 3 mins read
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.