Hedge Fund Founder Says Solana Will Lead ‘Tokenization of Everything’
Solana’s SOL SOL token is trading at $144.04, down 0.62% in the past 24 hours, after briefly climbing as high as $147.73 earlier in the session, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The move came amid a spike in trading volume and fresh commentary from Syncracy Capital Co-Founder Ryan Watkins, who reaffirmed Solana’s long-term […]
The Protocol: Ethereum Proposal That Could Make the Network Faster
Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, CoinDesk’s Tech & Protocols reporter. In this issue: Ethereum Developer Proposes 6-Second Block Times to Boost Speed ZKsync’s Airbender zkVM Proves Ethereum Blocks in 35 Seconds Norway Plans Ban on New Crypto Mining Data Centers XRP […]
Barclays to Ban Credit-Card Crypto Purchases Starting Friday
Barclays (BARC), one of the U.K.’s largest banks, said it will stop customers using their credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency by the end of the week. The London-based company will block cryptocurrency transactions on its Barclaycard-branded payment cards starting June 27, it said on a website page published Wednesday. The page cited “certain risks” when […]
South Korea Banks Collaborate on Won-Backed Stablecoin Launch
South Korea’s central bank cautiously adopts stablecoins, balancing stability and innovation. A consortium of South Korean banks is launching a won-backed stablecoin to compete globally. The stablecoin rollout begins with regulated banks, ensuring integration and oversight. The central bank of South Korea is proceeding cautiously regarding the adoption of stablecoins, aiming to enhance financial stability […]
Bitcoin Stalls Below $107K as Tight Range Hints at Impending Move
Bitcoin is trading in a fading consolidation range currently and is giving indications of short-term stability but faced with tight technical resistance. The asset is trading at $106,745, which is up by 1.4% over the last 24 hours. Although this is a small movement, the trend unfolding on the daily chart suggests volatility with a […]
Beeline Title Among the First to Close Crypto Real Estate Transaction
Austin, Texas, United States, June 25th, 2025, Chainwire Beeline is building a title platform for lenders leveraging stable coins and looking to infuse liquidity in residential real estate Beeline Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: BLNE) the fast-growing digital mortgage platform that shortens the path to homeownership, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Beeline Title holdings, Inc. […]
Zama Raises $57M, Becomes First Unicorn Involved With Fully Homomorphic Encryption
Zama, a cryptography company pioneering fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) for blockchains, said it raised $57 million in a series B round co-led by Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital. The team said the fundraise pushes Zama’s total capital raised to over $150 million and values it at over $1 billion, making the firm the first unicorn […]
Cardano (ADA) Drops Below $0.57 as Sellers Regain Control
Cardano’s ADA ADA token is trading at $0.5679, down 2.78% in the past 24 hours, after erasing an earlier price rebound, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. Despite briefly pushing higher during the latter half of the session, ADA failed to retain upward momentum and slipped toward its daily low into the close. Throughout […]
Animoca Brands’ Flagship Project Moca Network to Debut L1 for Digital Identity
Moca Network, the identity ecosystem of Web3 investment giant Animoca Brands, is planning to introduce a layer-1 blockchain that will allow Web3 projects to identify and verify users without needing to rely on centralized platforms. Moca Chain will enable user data to be verified by applications across any blockchain, similar to the way single sign-in […]
US home mortgage regulator considers Bitcoin amid housing crisis
The head of the FHFA said his agency is considering how Bitcoin is counted in qualifying for a mortgage.
Bitcoin’s ‘bull pennant’ targets $165K as BTC exchange flows hit 10-year lows
Bitcoin’s price moves closer to its all-time high, but liquidity shortage could trigger a breakout toward $165,000.
Aurora Mobile Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum to Treasury Plan
Aurora Mobile will invest up to $3 million from its reserves into digital assets. The firm’s stock rose 10% after it shared its new crypto-focused investment strategy. This plan helps Aurora grow its business while keeping its operations safe and stable. Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) has approved a strategic plan to invest up to […]