BitMEX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced that XRP can now be used as collateral for derivatives trades. This essentially means that traders can lock up these tokens as collateral to open a derivatives position. You Might Also Like Apart from the two nearly added tokens, some other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum (ETH) … Read more
Blockchain company StarkWare has unveiled zero-knowledge (ZK) prover STARK Two (S-two), enabling enhanced privacy and verification on everyday devices like phones, laptops and browsers. The company said the new ZK prover allows users to generate complex cryptographic proofs from the client side. This means users can generate ZK-proofs directly on their devices instead of relying … Read more
Fintech companies Taurus and Parafin have partnered to deliver blockchain infrastructure to financial institutions in Europe and Latin America — a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of crypto custody and settlement services across both regions. As part of the partnership, Taurus has integrated its product suite into Parafin’s institutional platform, creating an end-to-end solution … Read more
Circle, the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) of 24 million shares of its Class A common stock, the company said on May 27. The firm has applied to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker … Read more
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo has joined Swiss crypto bank Sygnum as a senior policy advisor. Giancarlo, who led the CFTC from 2017 to 2019, will be advising Sygnum on global regulatory developments and strategic partnerships, the company said in a May 27 announcement. His appointment comes as institutional interest in … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework designed for AI, has officially launched AI Payment, a foundational infrastructure that enables AI agents to search, shop, and pay autonomously using cryptocurrency, across both digital platforms and real-world retail environments. By launching AI Payment, AEON is constructing a comprehensive … Read more
Reflecting on the need for cash as a fallback for more modern payment systems, Buterin stated that ethereum should be prepared to fulfill that role, retaining all the properties of physical money, such as privacy and resiliency. Vitalik Buterin States Ethereum Should Be Ready to Substitute Cash While cash is being phased out, with its … Read more
Bitcoin Well Inc. (TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF) has launched an integration with Nostr, allowing US customers to buy bitcoin directly through direct messages on the decentralized social protocol, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Users can link their Nostr identifier (npub) to their Bitcoin Well account and purchase bitcoin by sending specific … Read more
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock could decline over 40%, according to the outlook by banking giant UBS, which reaffirmed its bearish stance on the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. In an investor note on May 27, UBS analyst Joseph Spak reiterated his ‘Sell’ rating on Tesla, maintaining a price target of $190 per share, a 43% drop … Read more
Former President Donald Trump signed a crypto-focused executive order during his administration. His goal was to protect national interests in the digital asset space. Policymakers prioritized American dominance in blockchain innovation. They reshaped their approach to decentralized finance. They advocated for crypto reserves at the federal level. In the process, it led to unexpected outcomes. … Read more