Crypto’s Second Chance At ETFs: Why Tokenized Funds May Succeed Where Binance Failed
The latest push into tokenized equities came from Mantle, which recently announced tokenized stocks and ETF exposure on its Fluxion exchange, providing customers with 24/7 access to leading U.S. assets. But beyond the product launch, the move indicates a new chapter in the crypto world, where crypto may finally...
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Giancarlo quits Willkie to double down on crypto, AI and ‘CryptoDad’ sequel
Former CFTC chair J. Christopher “CryptoDad” Giancarlo has quit his senior role at Willkie to focus full‑time on crypto, AI and policy work, including a new book on digital money under Trump’s second term. Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman…...
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Adrian Cachinero Vasiljevic: Stablecoins are safer and more efficient than banks, DeFi lending rates are aligning with traditional finance, and crypto guarantees ensure transaction integrity | Empire
Stablecoins’ perceived safety challenges traditional banking, but DeFi’s infrastructure gaps pose significant risks. The post Adrian Cachinero Vasiljevic: Stablecoins are safer and more efficient than banks, DeFi lending rates are aligning with traditional finance, and crypto guarantees ensure transaction integrity | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt but says there was no breach and no client funds at risk
The firm said a criminal group is attempting to extort it over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts. Kraken says it will not pay and is working with law enforcement....
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Foundry’s institutional Zcash pool captures a third of new issuance
Foundry’s U.S.‑based, compliance‑first Zcash pool has already grown to roughly one‑third of network hashrate, giving institutional miners a regulated way into privacy coins while stoking fresh centralisation fears. Foundry Digital, operator of the Foundry USA Bitcoin mining pool, has officially…...
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Aave DAO approves $25M stablecoin grant to boost ecosystem growth
Aave’s grant approval boosts development potential but highlights governance risks, as dissent and delegate exits could challenge decentralization. The post Aave DAO approves $25M stablecoin grant to boost ecosystem growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Circle CEO says he won’t freeze USDC without a court order even as hackers walk away with millions
Circle defends its hands-off approach to freezing funds as critics point to hundreds of millions in losses tied to delayed action....
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Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn’t threaten deposits
A new study from the American Bankers Association says the White House economists went after the wrong premise in their recent look at the issue....
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Bitcoin-Led ‘Crypto Winter’ Is Thawing, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Says
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching the end of its current “crypto winter,” according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, who says the market is likely closer to a recovery phase than another downturn. Cycle Still Intact In an Apr. 10 interview with Cointelegraph, Hougan...
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XRP Sees Steady Decline In Open Interest Across Platforms Amid Market Uncertainty
With geopolitical tensions building globally and influencing the cryptocurrency market, XRP has taken a hit, losing the $1.36 level in a sudden pullback. Alongside the pullback in price is a steady decline in XRP’s derivatives market, reinforcing the bearish narrative for the leading altcoin. Falling XRP Open Interest On...
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