AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
Winning projects like FoundrAI demonstrate how generative AI is allowing developers to build market-ready products in just 48 hours.
Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC
The crypto exchange finalized a 30-day plan to convert its stablecoin-backed user protection fund into 15,000 BTC, reinforcing bitcoin as its long-term reserve asset.
Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut
The issuer cleared a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to roll out GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin targeting institutional use.
Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase
Ark bought around 2.1 million BLSH shares in the past nine trading days, valued about $58.8 million based on the stock’s closing price each day.
White House Stablecoin Talks Stall, But BlackRock Deepens On-Chain Push With Uniswap
In a setback to the CLARITY ACT, White House-mediated negotiations between major US banks and crypto firms have stalled yet again. This time, over controversial yield rules for stablecoins. US crypto regulation remains stuck in the mud, but institutional adoption isn’t waiting for permission. While high-stakes talks at the White House regarding stablecoin laws ended […]
LayerZero (ZRO) Soars 40% Amid Zero Blockchain Debut, Major Institutional Backing
ZRO, the native token of the omnichain interpretability protocol LayerZero, has skyrocketed more than 40% on the past day following the announcement of its new Layer-1 (L1) blockchain backed by major institutional players. LayerZero Unveils Zero Blockchain On Tuesday, LayerZero Labs announced a new L1 blockchain, Zero, aimed at institutional financial markets. According to the […]
Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event
From ETFs to stablecoins to AI infrastructure, Solana’s pitch in Hong Kong was clear: less memecoin mania, more internet capital markets.
Uniswap is bringing BlackRock’s $2.2 billion BUIDL to DeFi, but the trade access comes with a catch
On Feb. 11, Uniswap announced that BlackRock’s $2.2 billion USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) would trade on UniswapX via a partnership with Securitize. The integration enables BUIDL holders to swap into USDC via an on-chain request-for-quote system that settles atomically with quotes from allowlisted market makers, including Flowdesk, Tokka Labs, and Wintermute. Additionally, BlackRock […]
Turn $1,000 Into $3,000 With Remittix – Investors Rush To Snap Up Offer
In crypto market cycles, moments of concentrated opportunity often emerge when product progress, community momentum, and incentive structures align. One such moment is unfolding now with Remittix, where a rare 300% bonus on token allocation is entering its final 24 hours. This window has sparked intense interest from investors who see the offer as a […]
Paxful Fined $4M After Admitting Criminal Funds Moved Through Its Platform
Paxful Holdings Inc. was ordered to pay a $4 million criminal fine after admitting it allowed illegal money to move through its platform. US prosecutors said the company knowingly profited from users involved in fraud, prostitution, and trafficking. The Department of Justice confirmed the sentence after Paxful pleaded guilty in December. Authorities said the exchange […]
BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Hits Uniswap as UNI Jumped 40%
Uniswap’s UNI token jumped about 40% within half an hour, after Uniswap Labs announced that BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund BUIDL can now trade through its protocol. The move links one of the world’s largest asset managers with a decentralized exchange, drawing attention from traders and institutional watchers alike. BlackRock Fund Trading Goes Live on […]
zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringing DeFi to the mainstream.