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Blast Network Shuts Down After Losing 98% of Activity
Blast, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, is shutting down after losing 98% of its activity. With costs exceeding revenue, users have until October 26 to withdraw their assets before the network goes offline permanently.
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ECB Explores Onchain Central Bank Money: 3 Models Explained
The ECB has outlined three models for putting central bank money onchain, signaling a major shift in how traditional finance could integrate with blockchain technology. Here’s what each model means for crypto users and the future of digital finance.
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TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025: Wall Street Goes Crypto
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 brings Wall Street heavyweights like Nasdaq, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley to Marina Bay Sands. Here’s what 25,000 attendees will be watching — and what it means for crypto’s institutional future.
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Former SEC Chair Behind XRP Lawsuit May Become White House AI Czar
Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, who led the lawsuit against Ripple over XRP, is reportedly being considered for the role of White House AI czar under President-elect Trump. The news has unsettled parts of the crypto community, given Clayton’s tough regulatory history with digital assets.
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BlackRock Tokenization: How It’s Changing Portfolios
BlackRock is leading the charge in tokenization, turning traditional assets into blockchain-based tokens. Here’s how this shift could reshape your investment portfolio with greater access, liquidity, and transparency.
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Circle Asks EU to Rethink Stablecoin Deposit Rules Under MiCA
Circle, the issuer of USDC, is urging the EU to revise MiCA’s strict bank deposit requirements for foreign stablecoin issuers. The company proposes a regulatory equivalence framework that would allow home-country supervision, potentially reshaping how global stablecoins operate in Europe.
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Tether Brings USDT to Bitcoin: What This Means for Crypto
Tether is bringing USDT back to Bitcoin through Utexo, enabling private stablecoin transfers, direct BTC-USDT swaps, and Bitcoin-backed lending — all on the Bitcoin network. This move could reshape how traders and institutions interact with stablecoins.
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Bitcoin Price Crash: Iran Tanker Attack Sends BTC Below $87K
Bitcoin fell sharply from $87,000 after UKMTO reported a Hormuz tanker attack linked to Iran, exposing how geopolitical risks can trigger sudden crypto sell-offs. Despite the drop, oil held steady, suggesting the market had not yet priced in a full crisis.