What Is Stacks? The Bitcoin Layer 2 Powering DeFi, Smart Contracts, and More

Stacks is a Layer 2 network for Bitcoin, bringing smart contracts, DeFi, and programmable assets to the most secure blockchain. Learn how it works and why STX matters.

TON Wallet Launches Inside Telegram with Instant Crypto, NFTs, and Yield Tools

TON Space rebrands to TON Wallet: a non-custodial crypto wallet built into Telegram. Buy, send, swap, and earn crypto — now with real-time charts and NFT support.

AEON Protocol Brings Seamless USDT Payments to Southeast Asia via Telegram

AEON Protocol enables real-world USDT payments through Telegram bots using the TON blockchain, with instant fiat settlement across Southeast Asia.

Ethereum Foundation Launches Strategic Overhaul to Support Builders, Founders, and Institutions

The Ethereum Foundation unveils a new four-part strategy to accelerate ecosystem growth, support founders, improve policy outreach, and scale Web3 globally.

Tornado Cash Trial: Why Roman Storm’s Case Could Redefine Crypto and Code

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm faces trial in July. At stake: the future of DeFi, privacy tools, and the legality of writing open-source code.

Hong Kong’s LEAP Into Tokenized Finance: Stablecoins, TokenFi, and a New Financial Stack

Hong Kong launches new stablecoin licenses and tokenized finance rules under its LEAP framework, with TokenFi RWA emerging as core infrastructure.

Hypergraph by The Graph Launches: Local-First Web3 Apps, Built Fast

The Graph’s Hypergraph is here — enabling encrypted, composable, local-first apps. From AI to health to contracts, Web3 devs are building what Web2 couldn’t.

How Web3 Is Fixing Creator Payments in 2025

Still not getting paid on time? Discover how Royalty.io turns YouTube ad revenue into tokens — real cash flow, faster payouts, and crypto for creators.

Breaking Barriers: Why Crypto Needs More Women in Web3

Web3 can’t reach its full potential without gender equity. Explore how women are reshaping crypto, and what the industry must do to include them.

Emirates and Crypto.com Partner to Launch Crypto Payments for Flights and Duty Free

Emirates and Dubai Duty Free team up with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for flights, shopping, and travel — part of Dubai’s push toward digital economy leadership.

Circle and OKX Enable Global 1:1 USD↔USDC Stablecoin Access for 60M Users

Circle and OKX launch 1:1 USDC↔USD swaps for 60M users worldwide. Seamless fiat on/off ramps, stablecoin education, and Web3 adoption in one move.

Snoop Dogg Sells Out $12M NFT Drop on Telegram in 30 Minutes

Snoop Dogg's NFT drop on Telegram sells out in 30 minutes, raising $12 million and reviving interest in TON blockchain and Web3 NFTs.

Bitstop Adds ETH, SOL, DOGE, PEPE to Crypto ATMs Across U.S.

Bitstop now supports ETH, SOL, DOGE, PEPE, and more at 2,000+ ATMs across the U.S., giving cash users instant access to Web3. No banks, no apps — just crypto.

Vitalik Buterin Reveals Ethereum’s New Direction and Surprising Meme Coin Impact

Vitalik unveils Ethereum Foundation’s strategic pivot, the fading speed race in L2s, and how Shiba Inu donations funded pandemic tech.

Ego Death Capital Raises $100M to Fund Bitcoin-Only Software Startups

Bitcoin-focused VC firm Ego Death Capital closes $100M fund to back real software startups building on BTC, not hype coins. Here’s who they’re betting on.

Bangkok and Korat Rank Among Top Digital Nomad Cities of 2025

Thailand dominates the 2025 digital nomad rankings, with Bangkok at #1 and Korat at #5 globally. Explore why Thailand is the new capital of remote work.

BONK Surges as LetsBonk Launchpad Overtakes Pump.fun in Meme Coin Wars

BONK hits weekly high as LetsBonk dominates Solana meme coin launches. 22,000 tokens launched in one day, $1.23M revenue, +66% price surge.

Tokenized Equities Face Regulatory Gridlock Despite Massive Potential

Equity tokenization could democratize investing — but legal roadblocks and institutional pushback still limit adoption. Robinhood’s OpenAI drama shows why.

Tickeron Launches $Tickeron Token: AI Trading Meets Web3 Transparency

Tickeron unveils $Tickeron Token, giving users blockchain-verified access to AI trading agents. Token-based subscriptions and on-chain performance redefine algorithmic trading.

CRO Price Soars on Truth Social ETF Rumors and Institutional Interest

Cronos (CRO) rallies 22% amid speculation of a Truth Social–linked token ETF. Institutions eye Cronos Chain for DeFi exposure, fueling altcoin momentum.

DeFi Development Corp. Expands Solana Holdings, Hits $100M+ in SOL

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp. acquires $7M more in Solana (SOL), raising total holdings to $102.7M and signaling growing institutional trust in scalable blockchain assets.

US Government Transfers Ethereum to Coinbase, Raising Fears of Future Liquidations

The U.S. government moved $219K in ETH to Coinbase — the first such transfer in years — triggering speculation about broader selloffs under its Crypto Reserve plans.

EU Licenses 14 Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA, Tether and Binance Missing

The EU approves 14 stablecoin issuers and 39 CASPs under MiCA. Big names like Tether and Binance are absent. MiCA now enables full passporting across the EEA.

Murano Global Launches $500M Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Merges Real Estate with Crypto

Murano Global (NASDAQ: MRNO) unveils $500M Bitcoin treasury backed by equity facility. Plans include BTC payments at hotels and joining Saylor’s Bitcoin for Corporations alliance.

Nakiki SE Becomes First German Public Company to Adopt Bitcoin-Only Treasury Strategy

Nakiki SE, a German e-commerce firm, embraces a pure Bitcoin treasury strategy — the first of its kind in Germany. Inspired by Michael Saylor, the company plans to raise capital and buy BTC exclusively.

Vitalik Buterin Embraces Copyleft to Defend Open Source from Big Tech Monopolies

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin now backs GPL-style copyleft licensing, arguing that openness must be enforced in a monopolized, mercenary tech landscape.

TON Foundation Chooses Crypto.com for Institutional Custody

TON Foundation partners with Crypto.com Custody to provide secure storage, staking, and institutional access to Jettons like USDT.

TON Clarifies UAE Golden Visa Claims Amid Regulatory Denial

TON Foundation addresses confusion over Golden Visa program, confirms there’s no UAE government partnership. Regulators deny involvement.

Hong Kong Prepares Stablecoin Regulation to Attract Global Crypto Firms

As stablecoin rules take shape, Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global fintech hub. VASPs and tokenization firms are already lining up.

Bitcoin Hyper brings Solana smart contracts to Bitcoin with SVM-powered Layer 2

Bitcoin Hyper is building a Layer 2 for Bitcoin using Solana’s Virtual Machine (SVM), enabling lightning-fast smart contracts, high-yield staking, and wrapped BTC bridges—mainnet launches Q3 2025.

Win 1 Bitcoin with Bitpanda’s 2025 Summer Raffle — Here’s How

Bitpanda is giving away 1 full Bitcoin in its 2025 summer raffle. Trade €45+ in crypto per entry — no limit. New users get 1 free ticket after ID verification.

The Blockchain Group adds 116 BTC to its treasury, reaching 1,904 BTC total

The Blockchain Group boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 1,904 BTC with a new $12.5M purchase. Backed by TOBAM and Adam Back, the company is building a crypto-first treasury in France.

BBVA launches crypto trading for retail clients in Spain

BBVA now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients in Spain via its mobile app. Fully regulated under MiCA with in-house custody.

UAE denies TON staking visa rumors: No crypto path to residency

TON staking won't get you a UAE Golden Visa. Regulators from ICP, SCA, and VARA shut down viral claims linking crypto to residency. Here’s what’s real—and what’s hype.

How to get a UAE Golden Visa by staking TON — no property, no banks

Unlock a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by staking $100K in TON. Keep your tokens, earn yield, skip the real estate — fast-track residency through crypto staking.

How to stay safe on TON: scam protection tips for Telegram’s Web3 users

TON is booming with Telegram-powered Web3 apps — and so are the scams. Learn how to spot fake bots, scam tokens, and phishing attacks with these simple safety tips.