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Bitcoin at $81,900: Is the Bear Market Finally Over?
Bitcoin has surged to $81,900 and closed above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks. This technical signal has preceded 11 out of 13 bear market endings since 2011, suggesting a new crypto bull cycle may be underway.
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Crypto Home Invasion in France: €40,000 Stolen in Extortion
Four masked intruders broke into a home in northern France and forced a father employed in the crypto sector to transfer €40,000 in digital assets while his family was restrained. The case highlights the rising trend of violent “wrench attacks” targeting crypto holders and underscores the importance of personal security and self-custody best practices.
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Hana Bank $100M Blockchain Bond: What It Means for Finance
Hana Bank issued a $100M bond on Euroclear’s blockchain with same-day settlement, marking a meaningful step toward faster, more efficient financial markets. This move signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology for real-world assets.
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Ondo Oasis Pro Joins DTCC in Tokenized Fund Milestone
Ondo’s Oasis Pro has officially joined DTCC’s Fund/SERV platform, marking a major milestone for tokenized funds. The integration connects blockchain-based assets to one of the world’s largest financial infrastructure providers, signaling growing institutional confidence in tokenized real-world assets.
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Coinbase Files for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures in US
Coinbase has filed with US regulators to launch single-stock perpetual futures, a crypto-style derivative product that could transform how Americans trade individual stocks. The move signals growing convergence between traditional finance and the crypto industry.
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Pendle NGI+ Market: Institutional Yields Meet DeFi
Pendle has launched its NGI+ market, bringing institutional-grade infrastructure yields on-chain through yield tokenization. The move opens new fixed-yield opportunities for DeFi users while introducing risks like smart contract vulnerabilities and regulatory uncertainty.
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ZetaChain to Shut Down Layer 1 and Migrate ZETA to Solana
ZetaChain’s community has voted to shut down its Layer 1 blockchain and migrate the ZETA token to Solana. The team wants to focus on Anuma, its private AI app, with one final vote still needed before the move is official.
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Ethereum Leads Euro Stablecoin Growth With $32M Surge
Ethereum added $32 million in euro stablecoin market cap, outpacing rival blockchains. The surge highlights Ethereum’s growing role in Europe’s regulated digital finance landscape and the impact of MiCA regulation.