Decentralized exchange Uniswap has hit a whopping $3 trillion in aggregate all-time volume, the first decentralized exchange to hit the number. Uniswap founder Hayden Adams noted the achievement in an X post on May 12, which included a screenshot of a Dune Analytics dashboard counting down to the milestone. Uniswap also has a current daily … Read more
Crypto users could be looking for a more sustainable yield this cycle, as total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending continues to hit new highs while decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have lagged in comparison. DeFi lending protocols are currently the leading DeFi vertical in TVL at $53.6 billion, representing 43% of the $124.6 billion locked … Read more
Ethereum has long been a top name in the crypto world, but changes are brewing. New, disruptive coins are rising and could reshape the market’s landscape. With the current crypto bull cycle underway, the spotlight is on a few key players gaining traction. Solana, XRP, and Cardano are making strides to capture attention. Meanwhile, an … Read more
Three teenagers have been accused of kidnapping a man at gunpoint after he was returning from a crypto event in Las Vegas, before driving him an hour outside of the city and robbing him of $4 million in crypto and non-fungible tokens. According to police, the incident occurred last November. The victim had finished hosting … Read more
USD/CHF gains momentum to around 0.8340 in Monday’s early European session, up 0.60% on the day. Optimism in US-China trade talks undermines the CHF, a safe-haven currency. Persistent geopolitical risks might cap the upside for the pair. The USD/CHF pair rises to near 0.8340 during the early European session on Monday. The Swiss Franc (CHF) … Read more
Altcoins After a whirlwind week that saw Bitcoin break above $100,000 and flirt with its all-time high, the crypto market now braces for another wave of volatility — this time driven by a series of significant token unlocks scheduled across multiple altcoins. Dozens of projects will release previously locked tokens into circulation over the next … Read more
Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-enabled carbon credit registry to enhance transparency and restore investor trust after previous disruptions in the carbon credit market. In 2023, the country faced backlash for abruptly canceling projects and claiming a portion of proceeds, affecting developers like the Kariba Redd+ Project. Authorities have since established the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority … Read more
According to recent data from DefiLlama, Gate.io has experienced significant financial activity. From May 9 at 12:00 to the present (UTC+8), the platform recorded a net inflow of funds exceeding $81.05 million. This marks a substantial influx, positioning Gate.io as the third largest globally in terms of net inflows during this period. Such growth reflects … Read more
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added another $129 million to its Bitcoin treasury, pushing its total holdings past the Bitcoin-stacking country of El Salvador. “Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador. From humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states, we’re just getting started,” said CEO Simon Gerovich on X after the latest purchase announcement. On May … Read more
Two high-profile figures from very different worlds are drawing global attention for their opposing visions of Bitcoin strategy. Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, revealed it has repeatedly chosen not to follow MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-maximalist approach, citing risks to its financial health and core business. Meanwhile, Irish presidential hopeful and former UFC champion Conor … Read more