BNB Defies Market Retreats With Record TVL of $13.4B
BNB Chain is back in focus in 2025, with its total value locked climbing to the highest level since 2022. The growth is supported by a steady rise in active addresses and its native token, BNB, trading close to its…
Telegram founder Pavel Durov slams French case as ‘absurd’
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, criticized French authorities on Sunday, Aug. 24, over what he described as a baseless criminal investigation that has left him tied up in legal proceedings for more than a year. Durov, who was…
Toyota Explores Blockchain to Digitize Vehicle Ownership
The blockchain has gained popularity as it introduced cross-border transactions and the creation of borderless networks, which have become increasingly prominent in the real-world assets (RWAs) space. However, in this asset class, specifically mobility, it cannot be simplified and removed…
Ripple expands in Asia, Bo Hines joins Tether
This week in crypto, the market saw a mix of high-profile partnerships, regulatory moves, and massive token acquisitions. From Ripple and SBI Holdings preparing to bring RLUSD to Japan, to SharpLink Gaming and Strategy making significant Ethereum and Bitcoin buys,…
China may approve yuan-backed stablecoins amid fears of dollar-powered tokens
Key Takeaways China is considering approving yuan-backed stablecoins to promote global use of its currency. US dollar-backed stablecoins currently dominate the market, holding over 99% share. Share this article China may soon permit yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time in…
This Week In Crypto Asia: India’s Crypto Tax Reforms, Japan’s Stablecoin Push, And DBS’s Tokenization Drive
The Asian crypto landscape is in constant motion, especially with the recent downturn that BTC and ETH experienced. Amidst all this, massive regulatory changes are underway in the Asian crypto sector. Here is what transpired. India’s Crypto Tax Talks Add…
Bitcoin Crashes, Ethereum Rejected at $5K
The entire cryptocurrency market headed straight south on Sunday evening, led by a massive price drop from the largest of the bunch. Bitcoin’s price had calmed at around $115,000 all day with little to no moves in either direction, but…
Shiba Inu price nears big move as whale activity dries
The Shiba Inu price dropped by over 3% on Sunday, erasing some of the gains made on Friday following Jerome Powell’s statement at the Jackson Hole Summit. Summary Shiba Inu price retreated on Sunday as Friday’s gains faded. Smart money…
Coinbase, Ripple, and Binance join industry leaders as founding members of TRM Labs’ Beacon Network
Key Takeaways TRM Labs has unveiled the Beacon Network, billed as the first real-time crypto crime response system. Founding members include Coinbase, Binance, Ripple, Kraken, PayPal, Stripe, Robinhood, OKX, Crypto.com, and Blockchain.com, alongside security researchers and global agencies. Share this…
Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Nigeria Partners with Chainalysis, South Africa to Release Crypto Framework, as Stablecoin Adoption Rises
In Africa crypto news this week, the Nigerian financial enforcement agency is partnering with blockchain analysis platform Chainalysis to combat fraud. In Kenya, Honeycoin has raised $4.9 million to boost its crypto and fiat payments network. Meanwhile, in South Africa,…
