Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Bitcoin and Ethereum have stabilized after recent volatility, with BTC trading above $112,000 and ETH near $4,100. The two-week U.S. government shutdown has delayed key economic data releases, including the September CPI report now rescheduled for October 24. Despite data delays, Fed Chair Powell indicated the committee still has enough information to proceed…
In brief A Coinbase exec’s tweet has reignited interest in a long-dormant Binance charity fund this week. The $200,000 donation made in 2018 is now worth around $36 million. The money has been frozen amid years of legal and bureaucratic wrangling. Coinbase executive Conor Grogan has called for an old fund for Maltese cancer patients…
In brief Deren Akyeam-Pong pleaded guilty to nine charges, including kidnapping and assault related to the December 2022 abduction of Ontario’s “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski. The guilty plea prompted an immediate adjournment of the trial for co-defendants Akil Heywood and Alfredo Paladino, with no new trial date scheduled. Cybersecurity consultant warns oversharing crypto gains “practically…
In brief Coinbase is making a fresh investment in CoinDCX, building on prior investments through Coinbase Ventures, with the deal subject to regulatory approvals. The deal comes months after CoinDCX weathered a $44.2 million hack in July, which the exchange absorbed from its treasury reserves while dismissing acquisition rumors at the time. Industry experts view…
In brief Regulators want to ban insider crypto trading in Japan, The Nikkei reported. Previously, laws against insider trading didn’t apply to digital assets. The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission will be authorized to investigate suspected violations, the report added. Japanese regulators plan to ban insider trading on crypto, according to a report, in a…
In brief New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order to establish the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology. Moises Rendon, who has served in the NYC Office of Innovation and Technology since 2024, will lead the new office. Adams will leave office in January, after ending his reelection campaign in late…
In brief Conservative activist Laura Loomer’s tweet alleging a pro-Trump pardon lobby for Sam Bankman-Fried drew wide reaction on X. Reporting confirms Bankman-Fried’s parents have explored clemency options, but no registered lobbying effort has surfaced. Analysts and prediction markets put the odds of a pardon in the single digits despite rising political chatter. Conservative activist…
In brief Monad unveiled an eligibility checker and early claim portal for its upcoming MON airdrop. The portal will be open until November 3 in which eligible participants can register an early claim on their tokens. Monad is set to rival Ethereum and Solana and raised $225 million in 2024 to build its layer-1 network.…
October 14, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that YB will be available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading We’re thrilled to announce that YieldBasis (YB), the first-ever Kraken Launch token, will be live for trading on Kraken. Deposits open on October 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 UTC, with trading following at…
In brief Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised Bitcoin’s energy-based foundation on Tuesday, suggesting its value comes from the impossibility of faking energy, unlike fiat currency which governments can debase. This marks a shift from 2021 when Musk criticized Bitcoin’s electricity consumption as “insane,” and Tesla stopped accepting BTC payments over environmental concerns. Tesla currently holds…
