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Kraken Launches 24/7 Perpetual Contracts for Major Stocks and Gold

Kraken is now offering 24/7 perpetual contracts for stocks like Apple and Tesla, giving global investors tokenized equity exposure anytime.

Transforming DeFi: Casey Craig and MegaETH's Vision for Tap Trading

Discover how Casey Craig and MegaETH's Bread are redefining the DeFi landscape with mobile-friendly tap trading games.

Analysts Warn That Bitcoin’s True Capitulation Crisis Awaits

Despite current market conditions, analysts believe Bitcoin has not yet seen its worst. Terraform Labs takes legal action against Jane Street over insider trading allegations.

White House Dismisses Trump Pardon Rumors for Bankman-Fried Amid Social Media Push

Sam Bankman-Fried's relentless social media campaign to sway Trump for a pardon appears futile as the White House firmly denies any plans.

TruStage Launches Stablecoin Pilot Tailored for Credit Unions

TruStage teams up with Block Time Financial to launch a unique stablecoin pilot aimed specifically at credit unions, heralding a new era in digital finance.

Aave’s $50 Million Funding Dispute: What It Means for Token Holders

Marc Zeller advocates for AAVE token holders as governance tensions rise with Aave Labs over transparency and revenue distribution.

Chainlink's Taylor Lindman Takes the Helm as SEC's Chief Counsel for Crypto Task Force

Taylor Lindman makes a strategic move to the SEC, bringing Chainlink expertise to the forefront of crypto regulation.

Ethereum Foundation Backs Defipunk with New Specialist Team

The Ethereum Foundation strengthens its commitment to Defipunk by appointing key figures to bolster protocol development.

Why 2026 Could Be a Game-Changer for Crypto, According to Matt Hougan

Despite a crypto winter, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes strong fundamentals will drive a recovery by 2027. Is optimism warranted?

Pantera-Backed Initiative Unveils APAC Staking Network Buildout

A groundbreaking project aims to enhance staking capabilities across APAC, connecting major cities with a high-speed network.

Trump-Backed Stablecoin Faces Minor Dip Amid Social Media Scrutiny

USD1 dips slightly to $0.99707, not a major depeg, but social media buzz raises eyebrows about stability.

Trump's Board of Peace Considers Stablecoin to Boost Gaza's Economy

The Board of Peace is reportedly looking to create a stablecoin to facilitate economic transactions in Gaza. What could this mean for the region?

AI Agent's Slip: Memecoin Mix-Up, Plus Based's $11.5M Fundraiser

An AI's blunder sends memecoins to the wrong user, while Based secures $11.5M in a new funding round led by Pantera. Dive into the details!

The Funding: Why TradFi giants like BlackRock are buying DeFi tokens now

BlackRock, Apollo, and Citadel have acquired or agreed to acquire DeFi tokens. Here’s why and what it really signals.

Bitcoin sinks below $65,000 as macro shocks rattle fragile market: analysts

Nearly $360 million in crypto long positions were liquidated in an hour, according to Coinglass' heatmap based on available data.

Missouri advances bitcoin reserve bill to House committee, reviving crypto treasury push

HB 2080 seeks to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund and let the state treasurer receive, invest and hold bitcoin.

AI agent created by OpenAI dev ‘accidentally’ sends entire memecoin holdings to reply guy

The recipient quickly sold the entire stack of Lobstar tokens for a profit of about $40,000, though the same amount of tokens is now worth over $400,000.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin whale deposit activity grows amid ongoing bear phase

CryptoQuant said the exchange whale ratio has risen to 0.64, the highest level since 2015, suggesting whales are leading selling activity.

Bitdeer’s bitcoin treasury drops to zero after miner liquidates remaining 943 BTC

The liquidation makes Bitdeer the largest publicly traded bitcoin miner by self-mining hashrate to hold no BTC on its balance sheet.

New Crypto Exchanges Emerge to Aid Russia in Evading Sanctions

Investigating how five crypto exchanges stepped in to facilitate Russian transactions after Garantex’s downfall reveals a troubling trend.