The Cardano blockchain experienced a brief but noticeable disruption after a code-related issue caused a temporary chain split, raising concerns among users and developers about network stability. Despite the incident, the blockchain quickly recovered, and the ADA token remained relatively steady, demonstrating resilience in the face of technical challenges. According to developers involved with the...
‘Liquidity Crisis’: $12B in DeFi Liquidity Sits Idle as 95% of Capital Goes Unused
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is facing renewed scrutiny after recent data revealed that nearly $12 billion worth of liquidity remains idle across major protocols, with analysts estimating that up to 95% of deposited capital is not being actively utilized. The findings have sparked debate within the crypto community about the sustainability and efficiency of...
Hobbyist Miner Beats “1 in 180 Million Odds” to Win $265K Bitcoin Block Using Just One Old ASIC
A solo Bitcoin miner has stunned the cryptocurrency community by successfully mining a Bitcoin block using a single, outdated ASIC machine—a feat analysts estimate carried odds of roughly 1 in 180 million. The unexpected win earned the hobbyist miner a block reward valued at approximately $265,000, including transaction fees, demonstrating that despite large industrial mining...
Financial Advisors Who Ignore Bitcoin Ditched by Young Wealthy Americans
A growing number of young wealthy Americans are reportedly abandoning financial advisors who refuse to discuss or allocate exposure to Bitcoin and other digital assets, signaling a major shift in investment expectations among the next generation of high-net-worth individuals. New research and industry surveys suggest that younger investors, particularly those under 40, view Bitcoin as...
Bitcoin drops as yen falls, Canada approves stablecoin rules: Global Express
The cryptocurrency market in the world was an upswing in volatility as news channels triggered macro-currency pressure and shifts in regulatory. Particularly, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped dramatically amid a sharp decline in the Japanese yen. On the other hand, North of the border Canada has introduced landmark regulations for the stablecoin. Each of these developments provides...
The new “Bitcoin for America” Act lets users pay for the IRS with Bitcoin — which provides the economy with a boost of $14 trillion. the economy
A bill that was introduced by Congress in the United States Congress on 20 November 2025, called the Bitcoin for America Act, will allow Americans to pay federal tax obligations — and even IRS Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — using Bitcoin (BTC). The bill, authored by Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), will direct Bitcoin payments to the...
Add DeFi to your 401(k) What the staked Ethereum ETF changes the way you access the rewards of ETH.
In a major shift in traditional retirement investment, BlackRock has taken a significant step towards mixing the decentralized financial (DeFi) opportunities along with 401(k)-style retirement plans by submitting for a stake-enabled ETF that can be staked. The new product is slated to be called”the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust -will allow investors of all kinds as...
BTC traders prepare for a price crash of $75K. No bottom has been was seen Research firm
In a shocking shift in direction in the crypto markets analysts are warning the possibility that Bitcoin (BTC) might be headed for a significant drop -and one research firm noting “no bottom is seen yet” and that a plunge to the $75,000 mark is being forecasted by certain derivatives traders. CoinDesk+1 Derivatives market signalsAccording to...
Coinbase to Snap up Solana-Based DEX Vector as Acquisition Spree Continues
Coinbase has announced that it will acquire Vector (also known as Vector.fun), a decentralized-exchange (DEX) platform built natively on the Solana blockchain, marking its latest move in a series of strategic acquisitions in 2025. CoinDesk+2Coinbase+2 As per a blog entry from Coinbase the deal will bring Vector’s staff and its technology into Coinbase’s consumer trading...
Fanatics Enters Prediction Markets via Crypto.com Partnership
Fanatics is the U.S. sports-related retail and betting company, is preparing to make an important move to enter the rapidly growing prediction market with the announcement of a new partnership with Crypto.com the world’s largest financial-services and cryptocurrency exchange platform. CoinDesk+1 The announcement was given in the presence of Fanatics Chief Executive Officer Michael Rubin...