Everything else across crypto, blockchain, and digital assets. 351 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
The Cardano Foundation's flagship conference was scrapped after a funding proposal failed to secure the two-thirds support required under the blockchain's new governance system.
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The Gravity Bridge, a cross-chain bridge in the Cosmos ecosystem, has temporarily halted operations following a reported $5.4 million exploit. Validators have paused the bridge while an investigation into the suspected signing key compromise is underway.
Wall Street's clearing giant, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has selected the Stellar blockchain for tokenizing securities. Stellar was chosen for its compliance tools built specifically for regulated assets, according to Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon.
The Sui blockchain experienced another outage, marking its second consecutive day of downtime. Meanwhile, the Sui token has lost 20% of its value over the past week, making it one of the worst-performing top 100 cryptocurrencies.
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Pantera Capital, a major crypto investment firm, has raised $1.25 billion for its latest blockchain fund, highlighting strong institutional interest in the sector. This is one of the largest crypto fundraisings this year, showing continued confidence despite market volatility.
An attacker drained $5.4 million from the Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge, stealing USDC, ether, tether, and PAYG tokens. The funds were partially laundered through ChangeNow and Binance, according to researchers.
Coinbase now offers eligible US institutional investors access to global crypto options and perpetual futures through Deribit, providing regulated access to sophisticated derivatives products.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said Hyperliquid, a crypto-native trading platform, is 'bigger than NASDAQ' and revealed he has met its founders. This signals deepening engagement between traditional finance and decentralized trading infrastructure.
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SovereignGains, a prominent crypto advocate, shared a bold statement about the future of money, emphasizing individual sovereignty over state control. This reflects a growing sentiment in the crypto community about financial independence.
Grayscale is in talks to invest $115 million in HYPE tokens as part of a seed investment. This follows the recent launch of HYPE-based ETFs by 21Shares and Bitwise Investments earlier this month. The investment could boost Hyperliquid’s market presence and token value.
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A 45% crash in Hyperliquid's SpaceX token contracts liquidated $1.5 million in retail trader positions. The market couldn't absorb the sudden selloff, highlighting risks in crypto derivatives.
VanEck has introduced the first spot BNB ETF in the US, joining the growing list of crypto ETFs since Bitcoin products debuted in 2024. This move offers investors a new way to gain exposure to BNB without directly holding the cryptocurrency.
A Google engineer allegedly used non-public search data to trade on Polymarket, marking the second arrest for insider trading in prediction markets. The case highlights risks and regulatory scrutiny in crypto prediction platforms.
Flow Trades has launched a new crypto trading platform, offering lower fees and enhanced security features. The platform aims to attract both novice and experienced traders with its user-friendly interface and advanced tools.
Former Coinbase executive Klaus Michaelson has announced a new crypto project. The details are scarce, but the move signals a potential shift in the industry's leadership landscape.
A user on X claims to have discovered a $100 million exploit in a major crypto project. The exploit allegedly involves a smart contract vulnerability, but details are still emerging.
Wall Street firm Jefferies forecasts a surge in crypto and blockchain IPOs, potentially creating a $1 trillion market. This shift reflects growing institutional interest in real-world financial infrastructure over speculative trading.
A major central bank project found that tokenizing assets could make international payments faster and more secure. The project will now test real-value transactions using tokenized central bank money and bank deposits on blockchain networks.
Andreessen Horowitz predicts tokenized assets could grow 100 times by 2030. Companies like Securitize and Ondo Finance are leading this race, with major partners like BlackRock and the NYSE.
A prominent crypto influencer shared a link on X without explanation. The post has sparked speculation in the crypto community. The destination of the link is currently unknown.