Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News

OpenAI Explores Equity Transfer to U.S. Government for Public Wealth Fund

OpenAI is discussing a potential 5% equity transfer to the U.S. government for a Public Wealth Fund, aiming to benefit everyday Americans.

Exploring Aave's New Global Dollar Hub and Its Investment Opportunities

Aave’s Global Dollar Hub opens new avenues for borrowing stablecoins against fixed-rate Pendle tokens, enhancing investment strategies.

Increasing Kidnappings and Extortion Cases Linked to Cryptocurrency in France

France reports a rise in crypto-related kidnappings and extortions, with arrest strategies evolving to address these violent trends.

Switch Targets $2 Billion in Private Funding with Andreessen Horowitz Leading the Round

Switch aims to secure $2 billion in private funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, marking a major step in startup capital raises.

Innovating Decentralized Science with AI: Understanding Bio Protocol

Bio Protocol combines AI and decentralized science to enhance biotech research and streamline funding for innovative projects.

Examining Ark Invest's Strategy with Circle Internet Group

Ark Invest continues to build its position in Circle Internet Group, investing millions as the stock faces volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Crypto Card Deposits Hit $10 Billion: Analyzing the Surge in Stablecoin Transactions

Crypto card deposits exceed $10 billion, marking an 82% increase this year, primarily driven by stablecoins transforming transactions.

Market Maker Takes Action After Major Profits from Unusual Trading Ahead of China's Crackdown

Traders profit $100 million from insider knowledge ahead of China's crackdown on brokerage firms, prompting lawsuit from Susquehanna.

Trump's $1.2 Billion in Cryptocurrency Ventures: What Retail Investors Need to Know

Trump's $1.2 billion income from crypto ventures raises concerns for retail investors amid significant losses in the $TRUMP meme coin.

Reevaluating Ethereum's Fee Structure: A New Perspective on Base Fee Burn

Ethlabs argues Ethereum's fee burn was a side effect, calling for intentional fees to promote sustainability and institutional adoption.

Exploring the Forge Miner by Braiins: Innovative Hardware for Home Mining

Braiins has launched the Forge Miner, a compact Bitcoin mining rig designed for hobbyists, delivering 4.8 TH/s from a Raspberry Pi.

Maple Finance Reaches New Heights in Onchain Lending

Maple Finance achieves $5B in assets and $2B in active loans, marking success in onchain lending alongside Robinhood's Earn product.

Nakamoto Statue Connects Bitcoin and Traditional Finance at NYSE

A statue of Satoshi Nakamoto was unveiled at the NYSE, symbolizing Bitcoin's connection to traditional finance and investment opportunities.

Bridgewater Associates' Pure Alpha and AIA Macro: Performance Insights

Bridgewater's Pure Alpha fund returned 8.1% in H1 2026, matching its AI-driven counterpart AIA Macro amidst market volatility.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $61,000 After Major Liquidation Event

Bitcoin rebounds above $61,000 after suffering a $1.6 billion liquidation event, raising concerns for investors about future price movements.

Boardwalk Protocol's Migration to Arbitrum and Its Implications for BMX Token Holders

Boardwalk is moving its BMX token to Arbitrum on July 17, 2026, aimed at enhancing its utility and expanding its multi-chain presence.