Everything else across crypto, blockchain, and digital assets. 351 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
Ranger's initial coin offering (ICO) is now live, running from January 6–10. This could boost MetaDAO's trading volumes and revenue, potentially revitalizing the platform.
The real-world asset (RWA) market has hit $51 billion, with tokenized private credit driving much of the growth. Figure leads the sector with $18 billion in tokenized assets, according to Bernstein Research.
Ondo Finance, a tokenized real-world assets firm, announced the sudden death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode, the company's longtime president, will step in as the new CEO. This leadership change comes at a critical time for the firm as it continues to expand its offerings in the crypto market.
Hyperliquid has introduced HIP-4, a new product allowing traders to bet on macroeconomic events like inflation and interest rates. Unlike competitors, it uses validators instead of external dispute resolution for settlements.
NEAR Protocol's price has jumped 15% due to surging activity on its cross-chain product, NEAR Intents, which has processed $19 billion in volume and generated $32 million in fees. This growth highlights the increasing demand for cross-chain solutions in the crypto market.
SolRouter AI has partnered with Solana Pay to enhance transaction efficiency. This integration aims to streamline payments using Solana's blockchain technology.
Prometheum argues that broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs) are crucial for bringing tokenized securities to mainstream finance. The company believes distribution, not tokenization, is the biggest hurdle for digital assets.
Hyperliquid is expanding beyond crypto into pre-IPO markets and prediction contracts, offering 24/7 trading. This puts traditional exchanges on notice, according to a new report by FalconX.
A new malware campaign called 'TrapDoor' is stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking popular AI coding assistants. The attack injects hidden instructions into developer tools, potentially affecting many in the crypto space.
Artificial intelligence is speeding up the timeline for quantum computing to break current cryptographic protections. Security experts are calling for a rethink of digital security to prepare for this looming threat. The urgency is growing as AI advances could shorten the timeframe for quantum attacks.
SpaceX has chosen a prominent crypto billionaire to lead its first crewed mission to Mars. The billionaire, known for their work in blockchain, will oversee the historic journey slated for 2028. This marks a significant intersection of space exploration and crypto wealth.
NEAR Protocol's price has jumped 50% in a week, fueled by AI token momentum and network upgrades. Investors are eyeing a potential $5 price target as bullish sentiment grows.
A hacker who exploited the Verus bridge returned 75% of the stolen funds, totaling $8.5 million, after the protocol offered a bounty. This recovery deal highlights how some hackers negotiate with projects to return stolen assets.
India has forced crypto prediction market Polymarket to shut down, and regulators may target Kalshi next. This crackdown could impact global users of these platforms. Prediction markets let people bet on future events using real money, and India's actions could disrupt this growing sector.
Near Protocol will introduce dynamic resharding in June, allowing its blockchain to automatically scale with demand. The NEAR token has surged 20% in the past week as investors anticipate the upgrade.
The crypto industry is taking steps to address potential security threats from quantum computing. Experts warn that future quantum computers could break current encryption methods, prompting proactive measures to safeguard digital assets.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received preliminary approval from Dubai's VARA, paving the way for regulated crypto services in the UAE. This marks a significant step in Kraken's global expansion strategy.
SolRouter, a privacy-focused AI inference project, claims its cryptographic privacy is stronger than Venice's. The project uses proof-based privacy rather than trust-based systems. This could impact users looking for secure AI interactions.
Venice.ai's projected revenue growth is drawing attention, with a market cap of $750 million and an annualized subscription addition rate of $130 million. Analysts suggest market cap is a better valuation metric than fully diluted valuation for the company.
IG, a major traditional finance company, is expanding its crypto trading services to more European countries through a partnership with Bitpanda. This follows the introduction of spot crypto trading for UK customers last year.
The Map Protocol token (MAPO) lost 96% of its value after an attacker exploited a cross-chain bridge to mint a quadrillion tokens. The exploit resulted in a massive loss of over $2.5 billion in value for MAPO holders.
Jane Street is accused of using a private Telegram channel to exit positions just before the Terra ecosystem's $40 billion collapse. The allegations suggest insider knowledge may have been involved in the 2026 crash.
LunarCrush highlights that combining social momentum with market performance can identify top-performing cryptocurrencies. Zcash (ZEC) is currently topping their AltRank due to recent bullish discussions on Bankless.
Venice's crypto AI services are generating significant revenue, with a $200M annualized run rate from subscriptions and API usage. The platform's daily token throughput has tripled over three months, indicating strong growth.