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Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, believes bringing stocks and ETFs onto blockchain could unlock a massive $5 trillion market. Currently, tokenized assets are only around $30 billion.
The Stellar Development Foundation has released a three-step plan to protect its blockchain from future quantum computing threats. This move highlights the growing concern about quantum computers breaking current cryptographic defenses.
StarkWare and Sui are launching confidential transfer systems that comply with regulations, while Zama is enhancing its compliance efforts. This move comes as a bug in Zcash’s Orchard highlights the risks of unregulated privacy models.
Starknet has introduced STRK20, a privacy feature for ERC20 tokens that allows users to hide their balances and transfers. The system includes tools for regulators to access information when needed, balancing privacy with compliance.
Morpho has secured $175 million in funding to create a blockchain-based credit network. This network aims to connect decentralized finance (DeFi), traditional financial institutions, and global markets, potentially revolutionizing how credit is managed and accessed.
Traditional asset manager Janus Henderson has invested in Ethena and plans to distribute its stablecoin, USDe. This follows a trend of big finance firms embracing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.
A Hyperliquid-backed lobby group and Paradigm are urging the US to revise a proposed anti-money laundering rule that could restrict decentralized stablecoin usage on public blockchains, potentially impacting how people use stablecoins for transactions and DeFi services.
Humanity Protocol suffered a $36 million hack after an employee's laptop was compromised, allowing attackers to seize control of bridges and mint tokens at will. The protocol's token (HMT) crashed 73% following the breach.
Zcash's value surged by $2.5 billion after its developers announced a fix to address concerns about its coin supply. The upgrade aims to restore confidence in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Researchers from the Initiative for CryptoCurrencies and Contracts (IC3) warn that autonomous AI agents with access to cryptocurrency could become 'unstoppable,' posing far-reaching risks to users and the financial system. The warning highlights the urgent need for robust security measures in AI and crypto integration.
A key architect of the EU's MiCA framework argues that regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) should not be a priority. Instead, the focus should be on tokenization, which is transforming traditional finance. The European Commission is currently gathering feedback on the future of MiCA, which governs crypto markets in the EU.
El Salvador remains committed to Bitcoin, holding 7,677 BTC worth around $480 million. The country made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, becoming the first nation to do so.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES
Circle has introduced cirBTC, a new token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, allowing users to access DeFi protocols on Ethereum. This move directly challenges Coinbase's dominant position in the wrapped Bitcoin market.
Zcash's price surged 42% after the team fixed a critical vulnerability in its privacy-focused Orchard shielded pool. The upgrade required a two-step process to ensure network security and stability.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator now holds more than 60 rescued NFTs in its custody as it works to return them to their rightful owners.
The full text of H.R. 8957, officially published by Bitcoin Magazine, reveals a proposed 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin and proof-of-reserve mandates for entities participating in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The value of active tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like stocks, gold, and real estate has surged almost 600%, according to Binance, driven by institutional adoption. This growth highlights increasing interest in blockchain-based assets even as the broader crypto market pulls back.
Tokenized equities, representing real-world stocks as crypto assets, have reached a $5.5 billion market cap. This growth is fueled by demand for crypto access to traditional equity markets, particularly with SpaceX's IPO and expanding exchange support.
Strategy (MSTR) has resumed its Bitcoin accumulation, purchasing 1,550 BTC worth $101 million. This brings its total holdings to 845,256 BTC, signaling renewed confidence in Bitcoin after a rare sell-off.