Kraken’s Ink Layer-2 Goes Live
The team had originally planned for Ink to go live in early 2025, so the launch of the main network is ahead of schedule.
Financial
Trump Administration Has Already Unlocked ‘New Era’ for U.S. Crypto: JPMorgan
The worst regulatory environment for crypto markets is behind us, the report said.
WBTC Episode ‘Reopened Old Wounds’ of Centralized Failures: Bitcoin Builders Association
The venture between BitGo and BiT Küresel provided a reminder of the distrust many BTC holders still have for centralized custody, according to a new report
Solana Smashes Record With 66.9M Daily Transactions as Pengu Token Debuts
PENGU’s debut sparked a surge on the Solana blockchain, resulting in more transactions than the combined activity of other leading blockchains.
Bitcoin’s Memecoin-Like ‘Runes’ Get a Boost With AMM Launch on Stacks
Bitflow’s automated market maker uses Stacks’ Nakamoto upgrade with the aim of addressing some shortcomings inhibiting Runes trading.
Coinbase Alums Patchwork Take Next Step Toward No-Code Blockchain Development
Patchwork Create is another foundational step towards building no-code applications.
RWA-Focused Network Plume Raises $20M from Brevan Howard and Others Ahead of Mainnet Launch
The platform has brought over $4 billion of traditional assets on-chain, ranging from renewable energy projects to mineral rights and private credit.
Custody Firm Taurus Partners With Temenos Bringing Crypto Wallets to Thousands of Banks
Banks that use Temenos core software can now easily create crypto wallets and have exposure to any type of digital assets they want
WazirX’s WRX Plunges 60% After Binance Delisting, Dampening Hopes of a ‘Fresh Start’
Delisting a token from major exchanges is often perceived as a lack of confidence in its viability or future, triggering negative market sentiment around the affected token.
Binance Abruptly Deletes Alpha Watchlist Tokens, Spurring Unforeseen Pump and Dump
One trader lost $102,000 after getting swept up in the short-lived pump and dump.