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Falcon Finance Launches $10M Onchain Insurance Fund
Falcon Finance has launched an onchain insurance fund with an initial $10 million contribution to enhance risk management and protect users of its USDf stablecoin ecosystem. $10M Backstop: Falcon Finance Establishes Onchain Safeguard…
DeFi Development Corp. Bolsters Treasury With $77 Million Solana Purchase
DeFi Development Corp. disclosed it has purchased $77 million worth of solana ( SOL) using proceeds from a recent equity financing round. Public Company DeFi Dev Corp. Now Holds $371M in Solana On Thursday, DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq:…
Crypto Controversy: Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT’s XRP Accusations Prompt Claims of Personal Grudge Against…
On Aug. 28, crypto investigator ZachXBT sparked a controversy by accusing XRP holders of being “exit liquidity” for insiders. His claim prompted counter-allegations from a researcher that ZachXBT’s hostility stems from a rejected offer to…
Hut 8 Secures $330M Credit From Two Prime, Coinbase to Back 1.5 GW US Expansion
Hut 8 plans to develop four large-scale infrastructure sites across the U.S, advancing 1,530 megawatts (MW) of capacity as part of its strategy to grow beyond bitcoin mining into broader digital infrastructure. This article is from…
Google Cloud Launches Universal Ledger to Accelerate Payments Innovation
After a year of explosive stablecoin growth, Google Cloud has unveiled its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-ready platform designed to modernize payments and digital asset settlement for banks and institutions. From…
Ethereum by the Numbers: Network Fees Stay Low as Onchain Use Holds Steady
As August winds down, readings on Ethereum’s supply, fees, throughput, holders and overall price point to a week with positive net issuance, steady onchain use, and relatively low transaction costs. Ethereum Under the Hood Blockchair’s…
USDC Gains Ground in Banking as Circle Teams up With Finastra for Global Transfers
A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring…
Data Shows Sustained Slide in Lightning Network Capacity, Channels Through 2025
Lightning Network data reveals a clear pullback in both capacity and channel count over the past year. As activity thins out, the network is showing stronger pockets of centralization—clustered around a handful of node operators, specific…
Mastercard, Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Across the EEMEA Region
Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquiring institutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Adoption by Key Acquirers Mastercard and Circle have…
Ripple and Circle Back Tazapay in Series B to Power Global Payment Infrastructure
Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform, has secured strategic backing from Ripple and Circle Ventures in its Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Funding to Fuel Global Expansion Ripple and Circle Ventures were…