• defi

Tokenization Specialists Securitize and Ethena Unveil Institutional DeFi Blockchain

Securitize and Ethena Labs launch Converge, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain for institutional tokenized assets, enhancing DeFi while ensuring compliance and interoperability with traditional finance.

• finance

Hashdex Seeks to Expand U.S. Crypto ETF to Include Litecoin, XRP and Other Altcoins

Hashdex seeks SEC approval to add litecoin, XRP, and other altcoins to its Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF, currently focused on Bitcoin and Ether.

• BITCOIN

Bitcoin Resilient at $80K as Whale Cashes in on 219% Gain

A Bitcoin whale recently moved $87M in BTC after 1.5 years, realizing a 219% profit and potentially signaling strategic market shifts and institutional interest.

• finance

Polymarket bettors say there’s a 100% chance the Fed ends QT before May

• altcoins

LUNC News: Top Validator Flags Controversial Terra Luna Classic Proposal

The Terra Luna Classic community faces a significant disagreement after validator MrDiamondhandz opposes a new governance proposal.

• analytics

How High Can XRP Price Go as Ripple Trademarks “Downloadable Software”

XRP is in the spotlight as Ripple trademarks software for cryptocurrency storage, raising speculation on its price potential amidst institutional interest and legal developments.

• finance

Robinhood shares up 8% after launching betting markets hub

• BITCOIN

Bitcoin Traders in Wait-and-See Mode Ahead of Fed Rate News

Bitcoin traders are awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision, eyeing key price levels amid predictions of potential price movement and the impact of psychological market triggers.

• security

Crypto Scammers Exploit AI Deepfakes to Push Fake Giveaways With Trump and Musk

Deepfake scams leveraging AI technology have become increasingly sophisticated, defrauding users through realistic videos of celebrities promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.

• MINING

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Bounces Back: Miners Power Through Revenue Dip

Bitcoin's hashrate rose to 819.65 EH/s after a dip, despite earnings falling 13.03%. Major mining pools show consolidation in the network amidst fluctuating profits.