Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief FTSE Russell will publish its global equity, FX, and digital asset benchmarks directly on blockchain networks. The data will be accessible to over 2,000 applications across more than 50 public and private blockchains. Observers say the move could transform traditional reference indices into programmable and verifiable financial primitives. FTSE Russell, a global index…
In brief Google Quantum AI revived a decades-old concept known as quantum money. The tokens rely on the no-cloning theorem, making them physically impossible to copy. Researcher Dar Gilboa said the work is theoretical, not a Bitcoin replacement. For more than a decade, the world of digital currency has been built on a single foundation:…
In brief The firm will slide Palisade’s offerings into its Ripple Payments and Ripple Custody solutions. Ripple acquired Hidden Road and GTreasury in billion dollar deals earlier this year. Ripple ended a four-year legal battle with the SEC this August. Ripple has acquired digital wallet provider and custody firm Palisade, the blockchain-based financial technology company…
In brief Balancer, a multi-chain automated market maker, suffered a major exploit that has resulted in an estimated $128 million in losses. Liquidity pools across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and other chains have been affected by the attack. Berachain has halted its blockchain and is preparing for a hard fork to recover the lost funds. Crypto…
In brief Blockchain investment firm and game publisher Animoca Brands plans to go public on the Nasdaq. Its merger with Currenc Group is expected to close next year. Animoca said that it has invested in more than 600 projects to date. Animoca Brands plans to go public on the Nasdaq via a reverse merger, the…
In brief Stripe is working with crypto venture firm Paradigm to build a new layer-1 network for payments and stablecoins. The network is in private testnet, being built with design input from global firms like OpenAI, Shopify, and Visa. Tempo will feature low fees, a payments-first user experience, and opt-in privacy features. Stablecoins and payment…
In brief Scientists say the quantum risk to Bitcoin remains a decade or more away. New cryptography standards aim to harden systems before “Q-Day,” but experts warn that Bitcoin’s governance makes upgrades slow and political. Markets could crash on fear alone long before quantum math catches up. Bitcoin’s quantum reckoning may still be years away,…
In brief Europol said misuse of crypto is “becoming increasingly sophisticated,” straining national police resources. Experts have called for global standards and unbiased blockchain training to strengthen cross-border investigations. A recent conference highlighted the need for cooperation between public and private sectors as crypto crime evolves. The head of Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime…
In brief Romania’s gambling regulator blacklisted Polymarket in the country. The regulator said it meets the definition of counterparty betting as users put up a stake, and a future event determines the outcome. Of particular concern was expanding volumes on Romanian elections, which have stretched into the millions of dollars. Leading prediction market Polymarket was…
In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rattled off a handful of words after seeing prediction market on his firm’s earnings call. The stunt, which Armstrong called spontaneous, has drawn mixed reviews from industry observers. Some users praised Armstrong’s antics, while others likened it to market manipulation. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong helped some prediction market users…
