D3 Targets Trillion-Dollar Future for Tokenised Domains
Tokenised domain names might seem like a niche use case, but D3 founder Inder Singh believes they could unlock a trillion-dollar opportunity in decentralised finance. By bridging the traditional domain name system (DNS) with onchain programmability, Singh envisions a future where domains become liquid, secure, and programmable digital assets fuelling
PayPal Joins Forces with OKX to Expand Crypto Access in Europe
In a major move to simplify cryptocurrency adoption, global crypto exchange OKX has announced a new integration with PayPal, allowing users across the European Economic Area (EEA) to fund their accounts and purchase crypto assets using PayPal’s trusted payment services. The integration, revealed in a press release on Monday, 14
Stablecoins and DeFi: Redefining Global Finance
After 18 months of contraction, the global stablecoin market is undergoing a powerful resurgence. Galaxy Digital‘s latest research underscores that this revival is not merely cyclical but is instead rooted in structural shifts. The supply of stablecoins is expected to hit $300 billion by the end of 2025 and could
Coinbase Doubles Down on DeFi with Strategic Opyn Talent Acquisition
In a bold step toward accelerating its onchain ambitions, Coinbase has hired the founding minds behind Opyn, one of the earliest and most innovative decentralised derivatives protocols. This move, announced on 11 July, signals Coinbase’s growing commitment to reshape global financial markets using blockchain infrastructure. Rather than acquiring a company
Web3 Gaming Sees Major Decline but Signals Maturing Market
Web3 gaming continues to face headwinds in 2025 as the once-hyped sector experiences significant decline in both user activity and investor interest. According to DappRadar’s Q2 2025 report, blockchain gaming saw a 17% drop in daily unique active wallets quarter-over-quarter, while funding plunged 93% year-over-year to just $73 million, the
Crypto Cards Gain Ground: Market Set to Hit $152B by 2031
What once started as an experimental fusion of blockchain and finance has now evolved into a global shift in consumer behaviour. Crypto cards, digital or physical payment cards backed by cryptocurrency wallets are steadily transforming how people transact. According to recent findings, the crypto card market is projected to skyrocket
Cardano Foundation Diversifies Treasury with $100M Bitcoin Stake
The Cardano Foundation has released its 2024 Financial Insights Report, revealing a total asset base of $659.1 million as of December 31, 2024. The report, published on-chain on July 10, outlines a notable shift in treasury strategy, with 14.9% of the foundation’s holdings now in Bitcoin, amounting to nearly $100
AIXA Miner Launches 5-Day Eco-Friendly Cloud Mining Plan
AIXA Miner, a fast-growing global cloud mining platform, has announced the launch of its new 5-day crypto mining contract, aiming to offer users an accessible, flexible, and eco-friendly route to earn digital assets. Powered by 100% renewable energy and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven optimisation, the platform is rapidly gaining traction among
Ripple Partners with BNY Mellon to Back RLUSD Stablecoin
Ripple has selected financial giant BNY Mellon as the primary custodian for its dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. The partnership marks a significant step in Ripple’s mission to merge traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain-based digital assets. BNY Mellon, with over $43 trillion in assets under custody, is among the largest and oldest
Chainalysis Powers Greece’s First Crypto Seizure After Bybit Hack
Greece has executed its first-ever cryptocurrency seizure following a trail left by the infamous North Korean cybercriminal syndicate, Lazarus Group. The milestone operation comes months after Lazarus orchestrated a $1.5 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit, one of the largest digital asset thefts in history. Announced on July 9, the
