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Blockchain

$19B and Growing: DeFi Lending Overtakes CeFi in Significant Turnaround

A new report reveals a substantial increase in DeFi lending, surpassing CeFi offerings and showcasing a dramatic change in the crypto lending landscape.

Finance

Why Canada Must Develop a National Blockchain Strategy, According to Coinbase's Lucas Matheson

Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity and blockchain adoption in the lead-up to the upcoming Canadian election.

Business

JPMorgan Expands Kinexys to Support GBP Transactions

JPMorgan's Kinexys now accommodates accounts in British pounds, enhancing its existing services including U.S. dollars and euros.

Blockchain News

Cardano CEO Discusses Bitcoin Opportunities and Concerns Over Wall Street

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, expresses his views on Bitcoin's potential and the influence of Wall Street during a conference in Paris.

Business

The Future of Decentralized AI: Where Venture Capitalists See Opportunities

Decentralized AI has attracted significant investments, posing questions about its potential and future in the tech landscape.

Crime

One in Five Crypto Investigations Involves Over Ten Blockchains, According to Elliptic

Elliptic reveals a significant trend: 20% of complex cross-chain crypto investigations now encompass more than 10 different blockchains.

Finance

Navigating the Challenges of Tokenized Securities

An overview of the regulatory complexities surrounding tokenized securities and suggestions for developers

Finance

Aptos’ Ash Pampati on Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic Market

Aptos, born from the Meta project, is seeking to differentiate itself in a competitive market, and its head of ecosystem, Ash Pampati, shares insights ahead of Consensus 2025.

Business

Wunder.Social Secures $50 Million for Token Initiative Aimed at Creating Bot-Free Social Media

A startup based in London has successfully raised $50 million to revolutionize the social media landscape by eliminating bots through blockchain technology.

Altcoins

Ethereum Researcher Virgil Griffith Moves to Halfway House Following Prison Release

Virgil Griffith, a notable Ethereum researcher, has transitioned from federal prison to a halfway house as part of his parole process.

Altcoins

Ripple Confirms $1.25 Billion Acquisition of Prime Broker Hidden Road During Paris Blockchain Week

Ripple has made its largest acquisition to date, purchasing Hidden Road, a prime broker, for $1.25 billion at the Paris Blockchain Week.

Cryptocurrency News

Ripple President Dismisses IPO Speculations During Paris Blockchain Week

During the Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Ripple's President provided insights on business growth and regulatory developments while dismissing talks of an upcoming IPO.

Altcoins

Aave Introduces Aavenomics and Plans to Purchase $1 Million in AAVE Tokens Weekly

Aave DAO has approved a program to buy $1 million worth of AAVE tokens every week starting April 9, aiming to boost its ecosystem.

Finance

South Korea's National Pension Service Considers Blockchain for Managing $890 Billion Fund Transactions

The NPS is exploring blockchain technology to enhance transparency and security in its fund transactions by inviting experts for preliminary insights before launching a research study.

Finance

P2P.me Secures $2M Funding to Enhance Crypto-to-Fiat Transactions

The peer-to-peer platform aims to facilitate stablecoin payments through QR codes, attracting recent investments.

Business

Aave's Founders Unveil Lens Chain for Decentralized Social Media Development

Aave's parent company, Avara, introduces the Lens Chain mainnet, enabling the creation of decentralized social media applications on Ethereum.

Altcoins

Former Binance CEO CZ to Guide Kyrgyz Republic on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Policies

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao, the ex-head of Binance, has partnered with the Kyrgyz Republic to offer guidance on crypto regulations and blockchain advancements.

Altcoins

$10 Million in Funding and Major Keynotes Set for Paris Blockchain Week 2025

The Paris Blockchain Week 2025 promises significant funding, engaging hackathons, and notable speakers, gathering over 10,000 delegates from around the world.