DeFi
First Trust launches Bitcoin strategy ETFs to mitigate
First Trust Advisors LP, a top exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider, launched two bitcoin strategy ETFs this week: the FT Vest…
Bpifrance invests in tokens to drive France’s blockchain boom
Bpifrance, which operates as France’s state-owned investment bank, started a direct cryptocurrency investment fund worth $27 million. The initiative functions…
SEC to host 4 Panels on DeFi, tokenization, trading, and custody
Four roundtables organized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force will take place in 2025. Industry…
OKX fights back against cyber threats and misinformation
OKX has temporarily shut down its decentralized exchange aggregator to prevent the exploitation of the North Korean hacking group Lazarus.…
Chainlink boosts cross-chain for OpenEden’s RWA platform
OpenEden has integrated Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to enable cross-chain transfers of its yield-bearing USDO stablecoin. The transition also…
XRPL’s new upgrade brings controlled access to DeFi
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is rolling out new tools to boost compliance, security, and institutional adoption. One major update is…
