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In brief Dogecoin is one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies on the market, but it’s down 70% from its 2021 peak. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all recently set new peaks, Dogecoin isn’t enjoying the same momentum. Experts tell Decrypt that the digital asset lacks use cases. Can a DOGE ETF really make a difference?…
In brief Ethereum transformed the blockchain industry by enabling smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs, and decentralized apps. From its 2015 launch to The Merge in 2022, Ethereum has driven innovation and faced growing pains. Ethereum powers DeFi and NFTs, but still battles high fees, scalability limits, and fierce competition. Ethereum, the second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, is…
In brief Renewed interest in tokenized Pokémon cards is being driven by a cryptocurrency’s debut. The Solana-based project adds a new dimension to their on-chain presence. Physically-backed Pokémon card NFTs have primarily existed on Polygon. Tokenized Pokémon cards are seeing renewed interest lately, partly due to the recent debut of a token for a Solana-based…
In brief A federal judge ordered Eddy Alexandre and EminiFX to pay $228.5 million in restitution to victims of a crypto Ponzi scheme that promised fake weekly returns of 5% to 9.99% using nonexistent “AI trading technology.” Alexandre exploited his position of trust within Long Island’s Haitian community and his own church congregation to recruit…
In brief A growing queue to unstake ETH could put sell pressure on Ethereum, according to a Bitwise analyst. Ethereum’s validator exit queue hit 855,158 ETH worth roughly $3.7 billion on Friday. Ethereum’s price dipped more than 3% on Friday, shortly after the token nearly hit a new all-time high. Ethereum holders are increasingly lining…
In brief Digital Currency Group has sued its subsidiary Genesis, the now-shuttered crypto lender. The crypto giant claims that a $1.1 billion loan it made to Genesis was more than enough to cover its losses following its 2022 collapse—and that the firm has actually profited. The latest lawsuit comes after Genesis in May sued Digital…
August 14, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that SLAY is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SLAY trading is live as of August 14, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief Spanish bank BBVA will hold client funds in U.S. Treasuries, accepted by crypto exchange Binance as collateral for trades. The arrangement follows Binance’s $4.3 billion U.S. fine and FTX-driven demand for independent custody. Analysts say the move signals growing institutional trust and a maturing market infrastructure. Binance has tapped Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria…
In brief Amanda Fischer, ex-Chief of Staff to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, compared liquid staking to the risky rehypothecation practices that helped sink Lehman Brothers. Crypto lawyers and founders say Fischer overstates the SEC’s stance, which narrowly applies to passive, non-leveraged staking setups. Figures from VanEck, Solana’s Helius Labs, and Magic Eden called Fischer’s claims…
We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. What is a collateral currency? A collateral currency can be fiat, crypto or stablecoin you can use for trading on margin. Unlike standard spot trading, margin trading allows you…
