Polygon Moves $80 Billion in Stablecoins in May, Passing Solana and BNB
In recent developments, polygon processed roughly $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May and led all blockchains in transaction count, the network said, claiming it overtook both Solana and…
Report: Kiwoom Securities Eyes Bithumb Stake as Korea’s TradFi-Crypto Merge…
In recent developments, south Korea’s Kiwoom Securities is reportedly in early negotiations to buy a stake in Bithumb through a private placement of new shares, adding a major brokerage to…
Strategy Plays Defense, Tech Firms Push for CLARITY, And More — Weekly Recap
In recent developments, michael Saylor looked back on Strategy’s 2022 bitcoin crisis as proof the company could survive extreme stress, while more than 1,200 tech firms pushed the Senate to…
From Bitcoin critics to blockchain believers: The 5 biggest crypto backflips
In recent developments, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Here are five crypto skeptics who have reluctantly embraced the opportunity of making loads of money with blockchain. Looking closer,…
Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality
In recent developments, claude Mythos has raised concerns about AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols. However, the same AI tools are also available to security teams, not just attackers. Looking closer,…
Strategy Launches $2.55B Reserve Shield as MSTR Plunges 30% and Bitcoin Hits …
In recent developments, strategy Inc. rolled out a sweeping five-part Digital Credit Capital Framework on Monday morning, authorizing bitcoin sales, boosting its STRC preferred dividend rate, and opening $1 billion…
Arthur Hayes Bets $2.2 Million on SYN, Backing Hypercall to Challenge Deribit
In recent developments, bitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has bought about $2.2 million of synapse (SYN), throwing his weight behind an onchain options exchange he says could take on Deribit within…
Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein
In recent developments, bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends
In recent developments, michael Saylor’s Strategy unveiled a capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve and buybacks while raising STRC payout to 12%. Looking closer,…
Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains
In recent developments, the new SDK feature lets developers route payments from Bitcoin balances to recipients in USDC and USDT without requiring users to hold stablecoins. Looking closer, market participants…
