Record $1M Lightning Transaction Tests Bitcoin’s Institutional Payment Readiness
A seven figure Bitcoin payment sent over the Lightning Network has sparked fresh discussion around whether the technology is ready for serious institutional use. In a first of its kind public test, a 1 million dollar Lightning transfer between two regulated crypto firms settled in less than a second, challenging
Multiliquid and Metalayer Launch Instant Redemption Backstop for Tokenized RWAs on Solana
Multiliquid and Metalayer Ventures have unveiled a new institutional liquidity facility aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges in onchain real-world asset markets: slow and uncertain redemptions. The new setup allows institutional investors to convert tokenized real-world assets into stablecoins instantly on the Solana blockchain, offering a backstop during
Bitcoin ETFs See $562 Million Inflows After Heavy Sell-Off, But Market Pressures Persist
ETF inflows return after sharp weekly outflows Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $562 million in net inflows on Monday, marking a brief recovery after a rough week for digital asset investment products. The inflows helped offset part of the $1.5 billion that exited Bitcoin ETFs over the previous four trading
DOJ Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s Early Coinbase Investment and Crypto Industry Links
Newly released emails from the US Department of Justice suggest that Jeffrey Epstein quietly gained exposure to the cryptocurrency sector years before digital assets entered the mainstream. The documents point to a multimillion dollar investment in Coinbase in 2014, made through intermediaries and layered entities, and later partially sold for
XRP Price Faces Fresh Downside Risk as Market Structure Echoes 2022 Crash
XRP is flashing warning signs that closely resemble its 2022 breakdown, with new buyers slipping into losses and selling pressure continuing from large holders. The token has suffered its sharpest weekly decline since October 2025, raising concerns that a deeper pullback may be unfolding. As of Monday, XRP was trading
Tether US Treasury Holdings Hit Record Highs as Profits Decline 23% in 2025
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDt, reported a mixed financial picture for 2025, with profits declining year on year even as its holdings of US Treasurys climbed to their highest level ever. The company’s latest financial report highlights a strategic shift toward safer, highly liquid assets amid
US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges for First Time
The United States has taken a significant step in its Iran sanctions program by targeting cryptocurrency exchanges for the first time, signaling a tougher stance on the use of digital assets to bypass international restrictions. The US Treasury has sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges accused of facilitating financial activity linked
OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Digital Payments Expansion
Hong Kong listed digital asset firm OSL Group has secured $200 million in fresh equity financing as it sharpens its focus on stablecoins and regulated digital payments. The new capital will be used to fund acquisitions, expand internationally and strengthen the company’s technology and product capabilities as it scales operations
Solana Validator Numbers Slide as Rising Costs Push Out Small Operators
Solana’s validator ecosystem is shrinking fast, with the network losing more than two thirds of its validators since 2023. The drop is raising fresh questions about decentralization as higher operating costs and aggressive fee competition make it harder for smaller node operators to survive. Validator count drops sharply since 2023
WisdomTree Expands Tokenized Fund Offering to Solana Network
Solana Joins WisdomTree’s Multi-Chain Strategy WisdomTree has expanded its tokenized fund offerings to the Solana blockchain, adding another major network to its growing multi-chain strategy. The US-based asset management firm said the move is aimed at broadening access to regulated tokenized products for both institutional and retail investors. By integrating
