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DeFi Stablecoin Deposits Reach $24B in Record Growth
DeFi stablecoin deposits have reached $24 billion, climbing 560.8% in three years. The growth signals rising adoption of decentralized finance, while smart contract, issuer, liquidity, and regulatory risks remain important.
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OKX vs Bybit: Which Crypto Exchange Is Best in 2026?
OKX and Bybit both serve crypto traders, but their European offerings differ. For French residents in 2026, OKX leads in MiFID II-regulated derivatives, while Bybit EU focuses on spot and margin trading.
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US Banks Are Counterattacking Stablecoins With Tokenized Deposits
US banks are challenging stablecoin issuers with blockchain-linked deposits that combine familiar banking protections, digital portability, and competitive yields. SoFi’s new 4.40% product highlights a growing battle for control of digital dollars.
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Chainlink Integrations Boost Cross-Chain Adoption in 2025
Chainlink has added 19 integrations across five services and seven blockchain networks. The expansion strengthens cross-chain connectivity, compliance tools, and institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure.
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Solana, Tether, and XRP Lead the Tokenization Boom
Solana, Tether, and XRP Ledger are driving a major expansion in asset tokenization as new fund inflows and stablecoin adoption accelerate. The shift highlights growing competition among blockchain networks for institutional settlement.
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Argentina Drops LIBRA Probe Into President Javier Milei
Argentina has dropped a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei’s role in the crashed LIBRA memecoin. The decision ends a major legal chapter but leaves important questions about political influence and crypto regulation.
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Keystone Data Breach: What Hardware Wallet Users Should Do
Affected Keystone customers say a breach exposed order information the hardware wallet maker said it would delete after 180 days. While private keys appear not to have been compromised, users should watch for phishing and strengthen account security.
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Digital Euro: ECB Pushes for EU Monetary Sovereignty
ECB official Piero Cipollone says a digital euro could protect EU financial sovereignty, with real transactions planned for 2027 and a possible launch in 2029. Key debates remain around privacy, bank deposits and holding limits.