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Leap Therapeutics shares jump 170% after rebranding to Cypherpunk and investing $50M in Zcash, marking a major shift toward digital asset strategy.
Circle is exploring a native token for its Arc Network to expand beyond stablecoin utility and enhance network participation.
Researchers at Bybit tested 16 blockchains and found embedded fund-freeze mechanisms that challenge assumptions of decentralization in public networks.
Yen stablecoins target JGBs as BOJ tapers, with issuance goals up to ¥10T over three years.
Visa’s new pilot enables fiat-funded payouts to be received as stablecoins, streamlining payments for global businesses and creators.
SoFi becomes the first nationally chartered U.S. bank to launch crypto trading, blending digital assets with regulated banking services.
JPMorgan launches JPM Coin on Base to enable real-time institutional settlements and extend blockchain-based banking infrastructure.
Coinbase and BVNK abandon a planned $2 billion acquisition following due diligence, signaling a more selective crypto M&A climate.
UNI jumps 38% after Uniswap unveils its “UNIfication” proposal introducing fee sharing and a 100 million token burn to enhance holder value.
A Satoshi-era whale dumps 11,000 BTC—worth ~$1.3 billion after 15 years of holding, sparking questions about major early-holder exits.
Square enables Bitcoin payments for 4 million merchants with zero fees until 2027, marking a major adoption milestone.
Coinbase launches a regulated token sale platform debuting with Monad (MON), opening early-stage crypto access to U.S. retail investors.