SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET), one of the leading institutional holders of Ethereum (ETH), recently made an aggressive strategic move by investing $200 million of their holdings onto Linea, an EVM Layer 2 network developed by ConsenSys. This initiative seeks to enhance yield generation through DeFi mechanisms while upholding institutional-grade security and compliance measures. –Deploy Linea...
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U.S. Solana Staking ETFs Began Trading Today: What This Means for Altcoins
Today marks a major development in cryptocurrency investment with the debut of a U.S. Solana Staking ETF (BSOL). Trading on the New York Stock Exchange, this ETF gives investors exposure directly to Solana (SOL) staking rewards while giving exposure to Solana itself and the wider altcoin ecosystem. This event could have far-reaching ramifications. Understanding Bitwise...
Blockchain Interoperability and Cross-Chain Solutions: Building the Internet of Blockchains
As the blockchain ecosystem rapidly expands, one of its primary challenges has been fragmentation. Dozens of networks – including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and BNB Chain – operate independently with limited communication among themselves and this lack of connectivity has presented users, developers and institutions with barriers. Blockchain interoperability and cross-chain solutions are now making that...
Instead of Just Tokenizing Assets–BUILD the Institutions That Back Them
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has initiated a revolutionary change in global finance, enabling digital representations of tangible assets like real estate, bonds and commodities on blockchain platforms. While RWA tokenization promises increased liquidity and broadened access, its success depends on not only technological innovation but also robust institutional frameworks to support and regulate these digital...
Blockchain.com Earns MICA License, Hires Malta Insider to Lead EU Expansion
Crypto giant Blockchain.com took an important step toward its European ambitions on Tuesday by announcing they have secured a license under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), secured through Malta’s regulator and appointed an experienced Maltese insider as their head of expansion across Europe. On TradingView it received an “upvote.”Strategic Step for European Entry...
Peter Schiff’s Tokenized Gold Asset Remains an Investment for CZ.
Changpeng Zhao (more popularly known as CZ), co-founder and former CEO of Binance, recently caused widespread outrage by labeling financier Peter Schiff’s proposed tokenized gold offering as “trust me bro.” CZ’s comment highlights deeper tensions within the industry over what constitutes decentralised assets versus risks associated with tokenizing real world commodities – something CZ’s remarks...
Solana Founder Unveils ‘Percolator’: A Sharded Perp DEX for the Solana Blockchain
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, has revealed plans for a new decentralized perpetual futures exchange (perp DEX) named Percolator. The project was disclosed via a GitHub repository titled “Percolator,” which outlines a sharded perpetual exchange protocol designed to operate natively on the Solana blockchain.Cointelegraph What Is Percolator? Percolator aims to enhance Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi)...
Robinhood Markets Tokenizes Nearly 500 U.S. Stocks & ETFs on Arbitrum for EU Users
Robinhood, the popular U.S.-based trading app, has taken a bold step into the world of tokenised equities. The company now offers nearly 500 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as blockchain-based tokens to users in the European Union (EU). This move aims to merge traditional stock trading with crypto-style access and 24/5 trading opportunities.TradingView+2FinanceFeeds+2 What’s...
Ondo Finance to SEC: Hold off on Nasdaq’s tokenized securities plan
Ondo Finance, a major player in the tokenized asset market, has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay approval of Nasdaq’s plan to launch a tokenized securities platform, citing regulatory, technical, and market structure concerns. The request highlights growing tensions between traditional financial institutions and crypto-native firms over how digital assets should...
Privacy 2.0: Encrypted Computing’s Blockchain Revolution
A new wave of technological innovation is reshaping the digital privacy landscape. Known as Privacy 2.0, this movement combines encrypted computing with blockchain technology to create systems that protect sensitive data without sacrificing functionality. As governments, businesses, and individuals become increasingly aware of data breaches and surveillance risks, this fusion of privacy-enhancing technologies is emerging...