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 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 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 Coinbase disclosed $1.9 billion in Q3 revenue. The exchange notched $433 million in Q3 profit Transaction revenue rose on a sequential basis, Coinbase said. Coinbase reported $1.9 billion in third-quarter revenue on Thursday, a 26% increase quarter-over-quarter that slightly surpassed Wall Street forecasts.Analysts expected the San Francisco-based crypto exchange to disclose $1.8 billion…
In brief Key metrics such as ETF flows, Coinbase Premium, and the CME basis signal a decline in U.S. institutional demand for Ethereum. Experts cite a closed Grayscale arbitrage window and a broader macro risk reassessment as primary causes. The long-term outlook remains bullish, contingent on Ethereum’s utility and real-world asset adoption. Demand for Ethereum…
In brief Michael Saylor thinks Bitcoin will rise to around $150,000 by the end of the year, thanks to diminishing volatility. The Strategy founder predicts BTC will hit $1 million per coin in the next four to eight years. Saylor also said the last 12 months have been the best in the history of the…
In brief ASIC has released an updated version of Info Sheet 225, expanding how financial-services laws apply to digital assets, including stablecoins, staking, and tokenized products. The guidance introduces new custodial standards and 18 classification examples while reaffirming that Australian law applies to offshore and decentralized platforms serving local users. The update aligns with Treasury’s…
In brief Securitize is eyeing a Nasdaq debut through an SPAC deal. The proposed merger would value Securitize at $1.25 billion. The firm is behind BlackRock’s $2.8 billion BUIDL fund. Securitize plans to go public by combining with Cantor Equity Partners II, in an SPAC deal valuing the BlackRock-backed tokenization firm at $1.25 billion, according…
In brief SharpLink Gaming is deploying $200 million in Ethereum from its corporate treasury onto Linea, a layer-2 network. The effort will unfold over multiple years to generate enhanced yields through staking, restaking, and DeFi incentives. SharpLink and Consensys are working to develop institutional capital markets primitives on Ethereum, including on-chain capital raises and tokenized…
In brief Crypto exchange Gate is adopting an “All in Web3” strategy to position itself as a “full Web3 operating system,” CEO Dr. Han told Decrypt. The platform has launched a suite of products designed to form a “cohesive, secure, and high-performance Web3 stack.” Gate has added a Perp DEX, tokenized stocks, on-chain token launchpad…
