World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence

In recent developments, crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run. Looking closer,…

ZKsync sets 2026 roadmap focused on privacy and institutional adoption

In recent developments, zKsync’s 2026 plan shifts focus from experimentation to production-ready infrastructure designed for banks, enterprises and regulated financial systems. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Ingenico taps WalletConnect to support stablecoin payments at checkout

In recent developments, by integrating WalletConnect Pay, Ingenico is testing whether stablecoins can function as a practical alternative to card networks in everyday commerce. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Franklin Templeton adapts money market funds for US stablecoin rules

In recent developments, franklin Templeton is amending institutional money market funds to support stablecoin reserves and onchain cash use without launching new crypto-native products. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Monero climbs to new high of $687 as crypto surveillance tightens

In recent developments, tightening KYC regulations and growing scrutiny on the digital economy are triggering more investor demand for privacy-preserving digital assets like Monero. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Crypto ETFs Turn Green as Bitcoin Rebounds With $117 Million Inflow

In recent developments, crypto ETFs started the week on firmer ground as bitcoin reversed four straight days of outflows, while ether, XRP, and solana all closed Monday in positive territory.…

Truebit exploit exposes smart-contract flaw behind $26M token mint

In recent developments, truebit lost $26 million after a smart-contract overflow bug let an attacker mint tokens at near-zero cost, sending the TRU price down 99%. Looking closer, market participants…

Ukraine blocks Polymarket, classifies prediction markets as gambling

In recent developments, the move adds Ukraine to a growing list of countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Thailand and Australia, where Polymarket is already restricted. Looking closer,…

BNB Chain targets ‘around one second’ finality with Fermi hard fork

In recent developments, bNB Chain’s Fermi hard fork goes live on Wednesday, cutting BSC block times from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds and tightening fast-finality rules. Looking closer, market participants…

Bitcoin meets gold in UK: 21Shares brings BOLD fund to London

In recent developments, the 21Shares Bitcoin Gold ETP allocates two-thirds to gold and one-third to Bitcoin and trades in pounds sterling and dollars on the London Stock Exchange. Looking closer,…