Author: John Smith

Bitcoin’s layer-2 ecosystem is growing, with institutions interested in BTC-denominated yields. For this reason, Hex Trust added stacks and sBTC to its offering. Bitcoin’s (BTC) DeFi ecosystem is expanding, and institutions are taking notice. On Thursday, April 10, digital asset custodian Hex Trust added Stacks (STX) and sBTC to its crypto offering. This means that investors will be able to gain exposure to the growing Bitcoin layer-2 ecosystem. Investors will be able to earn staking yields in Bitcoin terms through sBTC, which runs on the Stacks Bitcoin layer-2 network. According to Giorgia Pellizzari, Head of Custody at Hex Trust, institutions…

Crypto prices bounced back on Thursday as the mood in the financial market shifted from extreme fear to euphoria within hours. Bitcoin (BTC) price was up 5% over the past 24 hours, trading above $81,000, while Solana (SOL) rose to $115. Some of the top-performing altcoins were Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), Flare (FLR), Bittensor (TAO), and Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR), which soared by over 15%. Crypto prices rose for four main reasons. First, the primary catalyst was Donald Trump’s decision to pause his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on over 70 countries, easing worries that the U.S. was heading toward a major recession, given that it…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As DOGE and SHIB lose steam, Codename:Pepe is rising with AI-powered precision to lead the next memecoin wave. As hype around memecoins evolves, the once-celebrated DOGE and SHIB are seeing a shift in the spotlight. A new contender is rising, promising to blend humor with opportunity: Codename:Pepe crypto. This project aims to shake up the crypto scene by harnessing real artificial intelligence for lucrative gains. Built on the ambition of its successful predecessors, Codename:Pepe crypto is gaining attention with…

As Islamic finance nears $12.5 billion, Shariah-compliant crypto projects aim to serve two billion Muslims — yet supply lags behind growing demand. A new report by INPUT touches on the growing demand for Shariah-compliant crypto products, even as the market struggles to meet the expectations of the world’s two billion Muslims seeking ethical, interest-free financial services. The Islamic finance sector, currently valued at $8 billion, is projected to reach $12.45 billion by 2028, growing at a rate of 11.7% annually, according to the report and a note shared with crypto.news. This rising interest is creating momentum for platforms that align…

Bitget Wallet introduces a new feature that helps traders scan through potential risks before choosing to invest in a token. It is currently available for six major blockchains. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the feature offers users the ability to identify potential vulnerabilities in a token that could indicate higher trading risk, such as token centralization or active minting permissions. The tool is part of a broader suite of newly introduced features aimed at strengthening transaction security on the platform. At press time, the feature is available for tokens on six major blockchains including Ethereum (ETH), Solana…

A joint study conducted by Ripple and BCG predicts the market size for tokenized assets could hit $18.9 trillion in the next eight years as major institutions flock to blockchain technology. According to a recent report titled “Approaching the Tokenization Tipping Point” published by Ripple (XRP) and Boston Consulting Group, the tokenization of real-world assets has the potential to reach new heights. The projection shows that the sector has an estimated 53% compound annual growth rate, with stablecoins and real estate contributing to most of the growth. In 2025, the market size for tokenized asset stands at $600 billion. This…

MoonPay has announced the launch of MoonPay Labs, an accelerator designed to support pre-seed and seed-stage Web3 technical teams through capital, product support, and long-term growth strategies. MoonPay Labs will operate under an evergreen model by selecting up to five high-potential startups annually to receive personalized, ongoing support, according to a press release sent to crypto.news. The program is geared toward technical teams building in high-growth Web3 sectors like stablecoin infrastructure, agentic frameworks, decentralized finance, SocialFi, and Web3 commerce. “MoonPay’s unique position within the ecosystem allows us to identify and accelerate high-value projects across emerging use cases,”said Abhay M, VP…

Babylon Labs has officially launched Babylon Genesis, the first-ever Layer-1 blockchain secured by Bitcoin. Babylon Labs (BABY) just announced that Babylon Genesis Layer-1. This launch follows the initial Phase 1 rollout in August 2024, which introduced Bitcoin (BTC) staking through self-custodial contracts. Since the initial launch, the protocol has attracted 49678.65 BTC ($4.06B) staked in self-custodial contracts. According to DefiLlama, Babylon currently ranks second in Total Value Locked among restaking protocols, after EigenLayer. Source: DefiLlama With today’s launch, the project enters Phase 2. This stage includes the full release of the Genesis blockchain, the activation of core infrastructure such as…

Bitcoin inflows to Binance have surged over the past 12 days as today’s CPI data release looms — are investors bracing to sell? In his recent post on X, CryptoQuant’s Maarten Regterschot pointed out that over 22K Bitcoin (BTC) — worth approximately $1.82 billion — were transferred to Binance over the past 12 days. This brought the exchange’s total BTC reserves to around 590,874 BTC. Source: X post by CryptoQuant.com “This shows a strong acceleration in BTC inflows to Binance,” Regterschot wrote. “It’s likely that investors are actively moving funds to Binance due to the macro uncertainty and before the…

US inflation dropped in March, raising optimism that the Federal Reserve will adopt a more dovish tone in upcoming meetings—boosting crypto prices. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the headline Consumer Price Index fell from 0.2% in February to -0.1% in March. On an annual basis, inflation declined from 2.8% to 2.4%, putting it on track to reach the Fed’s target of 2.0%. The closely watched core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also dropped from 0.2% to 0.1% month-over-month, pushing the annual core figure down to 2.8%. This marked the first time in years…