Latest news from the Web3 ecosystem
Ethereum's staking participation has reached a significant 50% milestone. However, this figure is being challenged by industry analysts who claim the actual staked amount is considerably lower, raising questions about data transparency.
A leading financial institution managing $3.5 trillion in assets is piloting a stablecoin, USD1, in collaboration with World Liberty Financial. The initiative aims to facilitate fund flows and the management of tokenized assets.
The WLFI token, associated with the Trump family, has seen a significant price increase of 23%. This surge precedes a cryptocurrency forum scheduled at Mar-a-Lago, featuring prominent political and industry figures.
Crypto-related stocks are showing signs of recovery, with major players like Coinbase and Circle leading the charge. This rebound occurs as Bitcoin maintains a steady position and broader market anxieties surrounding AI subside.
Modern Treasury now supports stablecoin settlements alongside traditional payment methods like ACH and wire transfers, enhancing payment flexibility for businesses.
New York Stock Exchange President Lynn Martin revealed that outcomes from prediction markets are now impacting strategies within traditional financial markets, highlighting a growing intersection between these domains.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated at the World Liberty Forum that he personally holds a very small amount of Bitcoin. He described himself as an observer, actively seeking to understand the cryptocurrency's market dynamics.
The New York Stock Exchange is preparing to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized assets this year, signaling a significant move into the digital asset space.
Bitwise has submitted filings for two new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) designed to track prediction markets focused on US presidential election outcomes in 2026 and 2028, under the "Prediction Shares" brand.
Analysis reveals that despite appearances of ample liquidity, the crypto market's executable liquidity is fragmented and vulnerable, posing challenges for large-scale institutional participation.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center, led by Jake Chervinsky, has secured $1M in HYPE tokens from Hyper Foundation to advocate for clearer DeFi regulations in Washington D.C.
Arthur Hayes forecasts a significant Bitcoin price surge, attributing it to potential credit defaults caused by widespread AI-driven job displacement and a subsequent Federal Reserve response.