US Bitcoin ETFs have transformed the cryptocurrency landscape in their inaugural year with BlackRock’s IBIT emerging as a standout performer, accumulating over US$50 billion in assets under management. Kaiko’s analysis reveals the ETFs played a crucial role in maintaining Bitcoin’s price stability during significant market pressures including government liquidations and macro-economic shocks throughout 2024. The […]

Sony has launched the mainnet of its Soneium blockchain network following several months in which the network ran only as a testnet. The launch was somewhat overshadowed by reports that Sony is already censoring content on the network, with several meme tokens reportedly blocked from trading over IP concerns. Vitalik Buterin has shared his thoughts, […]

Pyth Lazer emerges as a critical advancement for DeFi by delivering millisecond-precision price feeds alongside the existing Pyth Core oracle, directly addressing the speed disadvantage against traditional finance. The new oracle system offers flexible streaming options including 1ms, 50ms and 200ms frequencies, enabling protocols to customise their data feed requirements for high-frequency trading operations. Beyond […]

XRP has shown remarkable growth in 2025, reaching a market cap of US$185.5 billion despite a December dip and remains below its 2018 all-time high of US$3.84. The anticipated SEC leadership change from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins could benefit XRP through potential lawsuit dismissal and a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach. The XRP ecosystem is […]

Intesa Sanpaolo’s CEO shifted from calling digital assets a bubble in 2017 to purchasing 11 Bitcoin in 2025, though emphasising it’s primarily to serve sophisticated clients’ needs. Malaysia’s Prime Minister signals a significant policy shift toward crypto adoption, driven by digital transformation demands and the need to keep pace with technological changes. Thailand demonstrates openness […]