Dubai, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – The world’s first sustainable blockchain, 5irechain, announced on February 21, 2024, that their $10 million grant program is set for three months, commencing from March 1 to May 31, 2024. It said that it aimed to encourage high-level developers to use the 5ire blockchain to create decentralized applications (dApps). […]

New York City, New York – November 10, 2023: Asset management giant BlackRock has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, the ETF could launch in early 2024. This would be the first spot Ethereum ETF to be approved in the […]

Catenaa, Friday, March 07, 2025 – Blockchain developer platform Alchemy has launched a $5 million initiative, the ‘Everyone Onchain Fund,’ aimed at accelerating mainstream adoption of Web3 and supporting Ethereum’s evolving ecosystem.  The fund provides resources to developers working on Alchemy Rollups and the smart wallet Account Kit, offering financial and infrastructure support for rollup […]

Catenaa, Sunday, April 06, 2025-Global crypto investment products attracted $226 million in net inflows last week, marking the second straight week of gains, according to asset manager CoinShares. Bitcoin led with $195 million in inflows, while altcoins based funds saw positive movement for the first time in five weeks. Despite nine consecutive days of inflows, […]

Catenaa, Friday, November 15, 2024-Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has expressed optimism for a crypto-friendly regulatory landscape under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The firm’s crypto policy team highlighted a promising path toward regulatory clarity, with expectations that Trump’s government will foster innovation, supporting crypto’s growth in the U.S. In a recent note to crypto […]

New York, Saturday, November 02, 20240-Asia has overtaken North America as the top destination for crypto developers, with the region now representing 32% of the global talent pool, a significant increase from 13% last year, according to data from Electric Capital.  In contrast, the United States’ share has dropped to 18.8%, marking a 51% decline […]

Catenaa, Monday, March 24, 2025-The Australia government on Thursday announced plans to establish a ‘fit for purpose’ digital asset framework aimed at fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protection.  The Treasury released a paper Thursday detailing efforts to regulate digital asset platforms (DAPs) and stablecoins, with input from industry leaders, regulators, and the public. The initiative […]

Catenaa, Saturday, March 15, 2025-Spanish banking giant BBVA has received regulatory approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading services in Spain, marking a major expansion of its digital asset operations.  The bank announced Monday that the Spanish securities regulator cleared its plan to launch crypto trading, with services set to roll out in the coming […]

 New York, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced new features for several digital assets, including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and the meme coin Pepe Coin (PEPE) sparking speculation about potential price increases for these currencies. Binance also said that it was launching new trading pairs, such as BNX/TRY and ETH/ARS, offering […]

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 12, 2025- Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000 on Monday night, extending a sharp decline as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan, trade war fears, and recession concerns. Ether plunged to a 16-month low near $1,800, with the broader cryptocurrency market suffering heavy losses. Bitcoin briefly fell below $77,000 before rebounding […]

Catenaa, Monday, April 07, 2025- Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 on Sunday, as the fall in the cryptocurrency market continues with markets reacting to US trade tariffs. With President Trump’s announcement last Wednesday on reciprocal tariffs, a sharp decline in the crypto market was seen with Ethereum dropping nearly 8% in 24 hours, and the ETH/BTC […]

Catenaa, Wednesday, April 23, 2025- Retail interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum appears to be on the rise, as data from Google shows a notable jump in search volumes for both cryptocurrencies in March 2025. Google search volume for “Bitcoin” reached a relative score of 34 in March, marking a 26% month-over-month increase from February. This […]

Beijing, China, Tuesday, January 09 – Amidst a dizzying rally in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana that pushed aggregate crypto market capitalization above $1.6 trillion, China signaled a potential departure from its hardline stance on cryptocurrencies, raising eyebrows and sending ripples through the global digital asset landscape. The shift emerged subtly through a government document […]

New York, Wednesday, October 02, 2024-Bitwise, a leading crypto asset manager, has filed for an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a potential new development in the growing crypto investment space. The filing, confirmed as legitimate by Bitwise to Decrypt, was made with the state of Delaware. This move follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s […]

Mumbai, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – Asset management firm Bitwise had reportedly filed for a spot Ethereum ETF from the SEC in the US on March 28. This follows favorable past records of Bitcoin funds along with the recent approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs. The application of Bitwise has been made, while several ETH ETF […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, March 25, 2025-BlackRock launched its iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe on Tuesday, marking its first crypto-backed exchange-traded product outside North America. The ETP is now listed on Euronext Paris and Xetra under the ticker “IB1T” and on Euronext Amsterdam as “BTCN.” The fund is backed by bitcoin held in cold storage by Coinbase […]

Catenaa, Thursday, April 17, 2025-BlackRock has selected Anchorage Digital, a digital asset trust bank, to serve as a custodian for some of the Bitcoin and Ethereum held by its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The arrangement, confirmed by two Securities and Exchange Commission filings on Tuesday, will involve Anchorage safeguarding assets for BlackRock’s $45 billion iShares Bitcoin […]

 New York, Tuesday, October 01, 2024-BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 billion in total asset value just two months after its launch. This achievement follows a favorable week of trading, with U.S.-based spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logging their highest weekly inflows since early August. Friday (27) saw $58.7 million […]

Dubai, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – The June 6 announcement by Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has sparked widespread speculation that China might be softening its stance on cryptocurrencies. This has created a buzz in the crypto markets, further fueled by renowned author Robert Kiyosaki’s prediction that Bitcoin could reach $350,000 by August 2024. Kiyosaki, […]

Catenaa, Friday, March 28, 2025- Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has filed a request with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list Fidelity’s proposed Solana exchange-traded fund, marking a critical step in the approval process.  The exchange submitted a 19b-4 form on Tuesday, though Fidelity must still file an S-1 registration statement detailing the […]

New York, Saturday, October 12, 2024-China may soon sell 542,000 ETH, valued at $1.3 billion, seized from the PlusToken Ponzi scheme. Recent reports suggest that 7,000 ETH were transferred to exchanges, indicating potential plans to offload the remaining tokens. Crypto researcher ‘FreeSamourai’ highlighted this movement on October 10, although a significant selloff has yet to […]

Boston, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – Circle announced its USD Coin expansion of ETH-based zkSync on April 9, a post on X said. Apart from zkSync, 16 native blockchain networks, including Solana, Base, and Ethereum, will be supported. “Many leading ecosystem apps and DeFi protocols are expected to support native $USDC on zkSync for payments, […]

Catenaa, Sunday, March 23, 2025-A Coinbase study conducted with EY-Parthenon found that over 75% of institutional investors plan to increase their exposure to digital assets in 2025, with 59% allocating more than 5% of their assets under management to crypto-related products. The survey, conducted in January as Bitcoin surged past $100,000 to a record high, […]

Catenaa, Sunday, January 12, 2025 – Coinbase is considering offering tokenized versions of its stock, COIN, to U.S. users through Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network. The initiative, currently in its exploratory phase, was announced by Base developer Jesse Pollak on January 3 via the X platform.  Pollak emphasized that regulatory clarity is essential for the […]

SAN FRANCISCO, Friday, June 28, 2024- Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) after both agencies denied requests for public records, the company announced Thursday. “Coinbase, Inc., the largest digital-asset trading platform in the United States, retainedHistory Associates Incorporated to submit Freedom of […]

Catenaa, Thursday, March 20, 2025 – Coinbase is set to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for US traders on its Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated derivatives exchange, Coinbase Derivatives, LLC. This move, announced on March 10, 2025, introduces perpetual-style futures contracts that do not have expiration dates, bringing US trading in line with […]

NEW YORK, NY, Monday, April 8, 2024- Blockchain software company Consensys is disputing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) concerns regarding spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a recent comment letter submitted to the regulatory agency, Consensys addressed the SEC’s inquiries about potential fraud and manipulation risks associated with Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) system,  particularly […]

NEW YORK, Thursday, April 25, 2024 – In a lawsuit filed on April 25, blockchain technology company Consensys said it was suing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. The lawsuit seeks clarity from the SEC on whether Ethereum is considered a security under U.S. […]

Catenaa, Thursday, March 06, 2025-The global Crypto market took a significant hit Monday, with the market capitalization sinking 12%, resulting in $1 billion in liquidations across multiple exchanges. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies saw sharp declines as investors pulled back amid the fading momentum of President Donald Trump’s proposed reserve plan.  Trump’s controversial plan, […]

Catenaa, Thursday, March 13, 2025-The cryptocurrency market plunged into chaos as nearly $1 billion in liquidations rattled traders, driving Bitcoin to a four-month low and intensifying panic. Over 100,000 traders were affected by the sudden downturn, with long positions suffering massive losses. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the decline as large holders moved significant amounts of […]

New York, Sunday, September 15, 2024 –A new Chainalysis report reveals a troubling surge in cryptocurrency-related scams in 2024. The research highlights that 43% of illicit crypto inflows have gone to wallets activated this year, a significant increase from 29.9% in 2022. The report indicates a shift from long-term Ponzi schemes to more targeted frauds, […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, April 15, 2025-Global crypto trading volumes plunged 40.65% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the steepest quarterly decline in over two years, according to CoinMarketCap’s Q1 report released April 9. Market sentiment also fell to its lowest point since early 2023, despite Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near all-time highs. The report cites multiple […]

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 12, 2025-A crypto whale narrowly avoided a massive $16 million liquidation on Maker on Monday as Ethereum’s price teetered near his liquidation threshold, blockchain data shows.  The anonymous trader, who holds a $75 million loan backed by 65,675 ETH, scrambled to stabilize his position after ETH dipped below $2,000. He first injected […]

WASHINGTON, DC, Monday, April 08 , 2024 – Cryptocurrency thefts on the Ethereum layer-2 network Base have skyrocketed by 1,880% since January, according to blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer. The data highlights the growing security challenges facing the rapidly expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The report can be viewed here. Base, designed for faster and […]

Catenaa, Monday, February 10, 2025 – Dawgz AI, a blockchain project merging artificial intelligence (AI) with meme coin culture, said that it had has passed $1 million in its third presale round. The milestone underscores strong interest in the project’s innovative approach, aiming to blend utility with meme-driven trends. Launched on the Ethereum blockchain, Dawgz […]

FRANKFURT, Germany Thursday, June 6, 2024 – Deutsche Bank, the German banking giant, is exploring the potential of blockchain technology to streamline record-keeping for tokenized funds. The bank is testing a platform built on the Ethereum network, according to a recent report. The new strategic movement would be guided by the Guardian Project initiated by […]

Catenaa, Thursday, December 05, 2024-Cryptocurrency payment provider DTCpay announced it will phase out Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) transactions by the end of 2024, transitioning exclusively to stablecoins starting January 2025.  The shift comes as DTCpay prioritizes stablecoins like USDT, USDC, FDUSD, and WUSD, citing their price stability compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum. This stability […]

Catenaa, Friday, March 14, 2025-European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde confirmed plans to complete the preparation phase for the digital euro by October 2025, despite ongoing skepticism from lawmakers and privacy advocates.  Speaking at a press conference on recently, Lagarde emphasized that the digital euro will coexist with cash and function as a pseudonymous, […]

San Francisco, Calif. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – Restaking protocol EigenLayer, boasting over $13 billion in user deposits, partially launched on the Ethereum blockchain’s mainnet on April 9, 2024. However, some key features remain unavailable. “Not long ago, EigenLayer was just an idea. Restaking launched on Ethereum mainnet in June 2023. In the ensuing months, […]

Catenaa, Friday, January 10, 2024 – Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated ETH 50 to Tornado Cash developers, reports on January 1 said. The fund, which is worth approximately $170,000, would be utilized to tackle the Tornado Cash developers’ legal issues. Buterin has involved in similar legal defense scenarios, contributing ETH to the convicted founders […]

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 –Ethena Labs and Securitize have announced the launch of Converge, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain designed for institutional adoption of tokenized assets. The network is expected to go live in the second quarter of 2025.  Converge will serve as a compliant settlement layer for decentralized finance (DeFi), integrating built-in know-your-customer (KYC) verification […]

Ethereum is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies. It has been around for a while but has seen massive growth in 2017. Whether you’re just getting acquainted with it or are a seasoned pro, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about it. To help clear up some common misconceptions, we will go over what […]

NEW YORK, Wednesday, June 19, 2024- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said in a letter that it had concluded its investigation into Ethereum, the world’s second-largest Cryptocurrency yesterday. The move removes the cloud of uncertainty surrounding Ethereum’s regulatory status as a security. The news, announced by blockchain software company ConsenSys on Tuesday, was […]

Catenaa, Sunday, February 16, 2025 –The Ethereum Foundation has injected 45,000 ETH – valued at approximately $120 million—into major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, marking its largest liquidity move to date.  The allocation, disclosed Thursday, aims to generate passive yield while reducing the need for ETH sell-offs to fund operations. The move comes amid growing concerns […]

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Ethereum Foundation (EF), the second largest blockchain platform, secured $970.2 million in its treasury by October 31, its recent financial report on November 8, said. The EF financial report can be found here Compared to the financial report released in March 2022, a dip of 39% could be observed in […]

Catenaa, Monday, March 24, 2025 – Ethereum is gearing up for its Pectra upgrade, a significant development aimed at improving scalability and staking flexibility. Developers launched the Hoodi testnet on March 17, ahead of the anticipated mainnet upgrade, which could occur as early as April 25. This follows two previous testnets, Holesky and Sepolia, which […]

Catenaa, Thursday, February 13, 2025 – Ethereum has raised its gas limit to 32 million for the first time in nearly three years, following a vote by validators. This change, approved by 52% of validators, allows more computational actions per block, potentially reducing gas fees and improving transaction efficiency.  The gas limit had previously been […]

New York, NY, Monday, February, 19, 2024 – With the recent approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States many reports said that the next potential could be Ethereum spot ETFs by as early as May 2024. Industry experts speculate that approval could potentially happen as early as May 2024, building upon […]

Catenaa, Friday, January 10, 2024 – Ethereum has kicked off 2025 with a robust 13% surge, reigniting optimism among investors and raising questions about its ability to outperform Bitcoin in this post-halving year. Analysts point to Ethereum’s historical strength in the first quarter of post-halving years as a driver of bullish sentiment and a potential […]

Catenaa, Thursday, November 28, 2024-Ethereum has overtaken Tron in USDT issuance dominance for the first time since 2022, signaling a shift in the stablecoin market landscape. The surge in USDT minting on Ethereum is attributed to bullish market conditions, driven by Bitcoin’s record-breaking all-time high and growing anticipation around spot Bitcoin ETFs. These developments have […]

New York, Thursday, October 31, 2024-  Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced The Splurge, a series of comprehensive upgrades for the Ethereum blockchain. In his latest blog post, Buterin explains that The Splurge will address various technical challenges, focusing on making Ethereum more performant, scalable, and secure. Unlike previous upgrades, this suite aims to solve […]

WASHINGTON, DC, Friday, September 13, 2024 — eToro USA had reached a $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over charges of operating an unregistered broker and clearing agency about its cryptocurrency trading platform, a Reuters report said. This settlement includes the cessation of most crypto asset trading for US customers, allowing only Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, […]

London, UK, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – Ernst & Young, the global professional services firm, unveiled on April 17 a new blockchain-powered solution called EY OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM) designed to streamline and secure complex business agreements. In a media release, EY said that the OCM helps businesses execute multi-party contracts while maintaining confidentiality, improving […]

NEW YORK, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – A new report by cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinGecko sheds light on the transaction processing speeds of the largest blockchain networks. The study, released in May 2024, reveals a surprising trend: established giants Bitcoin and Ethereum fall outside the top 15 fastest blockchains. CoinGecko’s analysis examined the actual and […]

Catenaa, Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Fidelity Investments has filed to tokenize a share class of its US Treasury money market fund on Ethereum, marking its first major move into asset tokenization. The $5.9 trillion asset manager submitted its filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, outlining plans to launch an […]

Catenaa, Monday, December 02, 2024-Flare, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain, is positioning itself as a hub for decentralized finance (DeFi), reports say. The network provides developers access to decentralized, high-integrity data via tools like the Flare Time-Series Oracle and Flare Data Connector, challenging traditional centralized oracles. With a total value locked (TVL) of $20.75 […]

NEW YORK, November 28, 2023 — In a move that marks a significant shift in list-making, Forbes is placing its prestigious Under 30 list on the Ethereum blockchain, a secure and immutable platform that will enhance transparency and accessibility while safeguarding against manipulation. This decision by Forbes is seen as an acknowledgement and increasing recognition […]

New York, NY, Monday, February 19, 2024 – Prominent investment firm Franklin Templeton filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the “Franklin Ethereum Trust.” This move follows the recent approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the US. Franklin Templeton , manages over $1.4 trillion in assets If approved, the “Franklin Ethereum […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, April 08, 2025- Global cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced outflows of $240 million last week as investors pulled back due to concerns over new US trade tariffs.  According to CoinShares, Bitcoin-related ETPs were the hardest hit, with $207 million withdrawn, leaving the total assets under management at $132.6 billion—a modest increase of 0.8% […]

Catenaa, Friday, December 20, 2024 – HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based blockchain firm, officially launched the mainnet of its Ethereum layer-2 solution, HashKey Chain, following a successful testnet phase.  During the month-long testnet, HashKey Chain recorded over 24.72 million transactions, registered more than 860,000 wallet addresses, and deployed 50 projects, according to the company. The […]

HONG KONG, Monday, May 6, 2024 – Hong Kong has launched Asia’s first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, HKEX has announced.   Six new ETFs, issued by China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited, Bosera Funds, and Harvest Global Investments, allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum […]

Canberra, Thursday, July 25, 2024- HSBC Australia has abruptly blocked all customer transactions to cryptocurrency exchanges, citing a surge in scam activity. The move, which took effect on July 24, 2024, restricts both bank transfers and credit card payments to crypto platforms. The bank claims the decision is to protect customers from financial losses. The […]

New Delhi, Thursday, September 12, 2024- India remains the top country for cryptocurrency adoption, according to Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index released a while ago.The Chainanalysis report can be seen here. This marks the second consecutive year that India has ranked first, surpassing countries like Nigeria, Indonesia, the United States, and Vietnam. Chainalysis analyzes […]

New York, September 8: ConsenSys, which owns Infura, said on its website that Infura would release a decentralized version of its service by the end of 2023. This decentralization would be operated by multiple entities, making it resilient to outages. Infura is a blockchain infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform that provides developers with access to Ethereum and […]

Washington, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her policy positions for her presidential campaign yesterday, but the list notably excludes any mention of cryptocurrencies, reports said. While Harris has committed to supporting “American innovation and workers,” focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence, she has remained silent on the growing cryptocurrency industry […]

LONDON, Monday, May 27, 2024- The London Stock Exchange (LSE) will commence trading for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) based on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) tomorrow Tuesday, May 28, 2024. It is important to note that participation in this market will be limited to professional investors. The London stock Exchange announced in March. The move follows […]

Catenaa, Sunday, April 13, 2025-0x’s decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, Matcha, has expanded its services to include Solana, enabling cross-chain support between Solana and Ethereum-compatible blockchains. This move positions Matcha as one of the first aggregators to support trades on both Solana’s SVM and Ethereum’s EVM-compatible networks through a single app. The expansion comes in response […]

Catenaa, Thursday, March 06, 2025- MegaETH, a high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 network, will deploy its public testnet today (6), marking a key milestone in its development. The rollout will follow a phased approach, with infrastructure teams and developers gaining initial access before public onboarding begins March 10.  Designed to process up to 100,000 transactions per […]

Catenaa, Monday, February 24, 2025 – mETH Protocol, a liquid staking and restaking platform, has recovered 15,000 cmETH tokens worth approximately $43 million following the $1.5 billion Bybit hack lastweeek. The recovery effort, led by Polygon’s security chief Mudit Gupta and the rapid-response team SEAL, utilized the protocol’s built-in eight-hour withdrawal delay to halt unauthorized […]

Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, October 15, 2024- Monochrome Asset Management launched Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) directly holding Ether (ETH) earlier today. The Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH) began trading on the Sydney-based Cboe Australia with initial net assets reaching $176,600 (AUD 262,500) by 2 PM local time. The IETH ETF offers dual-access options, allowing for both […]

Catenaa, Friday, April 11, 2025-The Russian Federal Tax Service (FTS) has introduced a tax calculator to help Crypto miners calculate taxes on their digital income. The tool allows miners to determine the minimum closing price in rubles of popular cryptocurrencies on foreign exchanges, such as Binance and OKX, for specific periods between January 1, 2025, […]

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on changes made to BlackRock’s proposed spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). “Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act,” SEC said […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Ethereum Layer 2 Arbitrum, has launched Onchain Labs, a new initiative aimed at supporting decentralized application development within the Arbitrum ecosystem.  Announced in partnership with the Arbitrum Foundation, Onchain Labs will provide technical and strategic guidance to early-stage developers, leveraging Arbitrum’s rapid transaction […]

Singapore, December 6, 2023 – OKX Ventures, announced on December 6 its official partnership with the Ethereum Climate Platform (ECP) as a launch partner. OKX Ventures the investment arm of OKX. OKX stands as a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, specializing in both spot and derivatives trading. Recognized as the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, […]

Catenaa, Friday, April 18, 2025- Panama City will begin accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and select stablecoins as payment for public services, marking a major step toward cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America’s financial systems. City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced Wednesday that local government offices will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and USDT for payments including taxes, permits, fees […]

Catenaa, Monday, February 03, 2025 – Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has called on Ethereum developers to accelerate protocol upgrades to meet evolving market demands while adhering to the network’s core principles of decentralization, openness, and neutrality.  In a January 25 blog post, Paradigm noted Ethereum’s current pace of implementing one major protocol update annually […]

Catenaa, Saturday, March 01, 2025-A new report from blockchain security firm Cyvers reveals that Pig Butchering scams have stolen over $5.5 billion across 1.15 million fraudulent transactions, with younger, tech-savvy individuals emerging as prime targets.  The study, which analyzed 150 major crypto platforms, found that those aged 30 to 49 now represent the majority of […]

Catenaa, Sunday, March 16, 2025 – RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider supported by Arrington Capital, has officially launched its native token, $RED, on the Ethereum network, marking a significant milestone for the company. The token is now available for trading on major centralized exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, Kraken, and KuCoin, among others. The $RED token […]

Catenaa, Sunday, January 18, 2025 – Japanese firm Remixpoint, a former cryptocurrency exchange operator, has completed a $3.2 million Bitcoin purchase, adding 33.34 BTC to its growing portfolio. The company, now holding 333.189 BTC, announced the acquisition late last week, according to Coinpost.  The move is part of Remixpoint’s broader Bitcoin-buying strategy, with plans to […]

New York, Friday, October 11, 2024- Digital asset infrastructure provider Ripple said it had introduced new functionalities to its custody service, aiming to deliver “bank-grade” security to cryptocurrency firms. These enhancements include integration with the XRP Ledger (XRPL), offering companies expanded liquidity and the ability to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs). The XRP token surged by […]

Catenaa, Friday, March 07, 2025 – Solana-powered interoperability layer Rome Protocol has integrated with Polygon Labs’ AggLayer, enabling seamless connectivity between Ethereum and Solana, the companies announced.  The integration uses zero-knowledge (zk) technology to allow developers to build decentralized applications (dapps) that leverage Ethereum’s security and Solana’s speed. Rome’s Interop framework, Shared Sequencer, and EVM […]

Catenaa, Friday, April 11, 2025-The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved options trading for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds, marking a significant expansion of investor tools in the cryptocurrency market. The SEC gave accelerated approval to Nasdaq ISE’s request to list options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. It also cleared NYSE American’s proposals […]

WASHINGTON, Monday, April 29, 2024- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on proposals for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) submitted by Grayscale Investments and Franklin Templeton. This marks the latest development in the ongoing saga of approving a US-based ETF directly tied to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. The SEC had […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, March 04, 2025-The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, and has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, marking a major shift in crypto regulation.  Yuga Labs confirmed the SEC’s decision in a […]

WASHINGTON, DC, Friday, May 24, 2024- In a surprise move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, May 23 approved applications for several spot Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds). The approval applies to exchange listings from Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE. The move follows months of delays and a lack of clear guidance from the SEC […]

London, Tuesday, April 19, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US agency responsible for fortifying the regulations of markets and investors, was sanctioned on March 25 by a US district court due to the “bad faith” in the lawsuit against Debt Box, according to the resource. The motion filed by the SEC […]

New York, Friday, September 19, 2024-A federal judge has dismissed Consensys’ lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which challenged the SEC’s stance on Ethereum (ETH) and its scrutiny of MetaMask’s Swap and Staking features. The suit, filed in April 2024, claimed the SEC was improperly treating Ethereum as a security, while also focusing […]

Paris, France, Wednesday, December 6, 2023: In a surprising move for the financial industry, Societe Generale, the leading French bank, has become the first major institution to list a Stablecoin on a public exchange. The digital asset, dubbed EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), tracks the value of the euro and trades on Bitstamp, a Luxembourg-based crypto exchange. […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA November 21, 2023 – Solana (SOL), the high-performance blockchain protocol often referred to as the Ethereum killer, has recently experienced a remarkable surge in price, reaching a new high for the year 2023 at approximately $58. This significant price increase has fueled speculation among analysts that SOL could potentially reach a valuation […]

Catenaa, Sunday, April 13, 2025-A recent statement by Paradigm CTO Georgios Konstantopoulos questioning the state of Ethereum’s Solidity programming language has sparked a lively debate within the Ethereum community. In a post on X, Konstantopoulos criticized Solidity as being “in a problematic state” and suggested that the Ethereum development community should either improve the language […]

NEW YORK, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – The prospects of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is heating up following Franklin Templeton listing a proposed Ethereum ETF under the ticker symbol “EZET” on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The move follows Franklin Templeton’s application for the “Franklin Ethereum ETF” filed with the Securities and […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, March 18, 2025-Standard Chartered has sharply reduced its 2025 price target for ether, cutting its previous forecast from $10,000 to $4,000, citing the growing dominance of Ethereum’s Layer 2 networks, particularly Base.  Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets research, said Base’s rise has significantly eroded Ethereum’s market cap, estimating a […]

Toronto, Canada, Wednesday, August 28, 2024- A new study has linked cryptocurrency ownership to certain personality traits, including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. Researchers at the University of Toronto and the University of Miami surveyed 2,001 American adults to examine the relationship between cryptocurrency ownership and various psychological and social characteristics. However, the researchers cautioned […]

Taipei, Saturday October 5, 2024 – Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has introduced new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), setting a September 2025 deadline for full compliance. Firms failing to meet these requirements could face fines of up to NT$5 million ($155,900) or a two-year prison term. The updated regulations, […]

Taipei, Sunday, October 13, 2024-Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is set to launch a pilot program for institutional cryptocurrency custody services in early 2025. The initiative, aimed at promoting institutional adoption of crypto, has already attracted interest from three private banks, which are expected to participate in the trial. As reported by local media, participating […]

New York, Sunday, November 03, 2024-Franklin Templeton has announced the expansion of its OnChain US Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) to Coinbase’s Ethereum scaling network, Base. This strategic move, announced on Thursday, allows the asset manager’s flagship crypto product to reach a broader audience on a platform designed for efficient and cost-effective development of crypto […]

Catenaa, Saturday, March 01, 2025-Tether co-founder Reeve Collins is set to launch a new stablecoin, USP, on Ethereum and Solana in late 2025, aiming to challenge market leaders Tether and Circle with a yield-bearing alternative.  USP will be backed by real-world assets, including Treasuries and money-market funds, and will generate returns for minters through a […]

SAN FRANCISCO, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – Venture capital firm Founders Fund, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, reportedly placed a significant $200 million bet on Bitcoin and Ethereum before the recent cryptocurrency bull run, Reuters News Agency reported on February 12, 2024, citing “sources familiar with the matter.” The investment spread equally between the […]

TOKYO, Wednesday, July 24, 2024- Toyota Motor Corp. is exploring the use of Ethereum blockchain technology to manage vehicle data and potentially transform how cars are owned and used. “Toyota Blockchain Lab suggests developing a MOA (Mobility-Oriented Account) based on Ethereum ERC-4337 to ensure that the account itself can be retained even if the private […]

Finalised Regulations to be Published on Sunday July 7 WASHINGTON, Friday, July 5, 2024- The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Wednesday June 26 finalized regulations implementing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) reporting requirements for brokers of digital assets, a media statement issued by Department of […]

Catenaa, Tuesday, April 8, 2025-The Trump family has taken a controlling 60% stake in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, through a newly established holding company, WLF Holdco LLC. Co-founders Zak Folkman and Chase Herro have been replaced as controlling parties, according to Reuters.  The move follows World Liberty’s recent $250 million funding […]

Catenaa, Friday, March 08, 2025-President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday creating a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, ensuring the government’s Bitcoin holdings are maintained as a strategic asset similar to gold in Fort Knox. The reserve will be funded with Bitcoin seized in criminal and civil forfeitures, preventing any taxpayer burden, according to White […]

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 – World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI), a cryptocurrency venture connected to former President Donald Trump, has reported a significant drop of approximately $110 million in its digital asset portfolio. The loss stems from a broader market downturn, with WLFI’s holdings shrinking from $336 million to $226 million.  The firm’s Ethereum […]

New York, Monday, October 14, 2024-  World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by former President Donald Trump and his family, will launch the public sale of its WLFI tokens tomorrow (October 15, 2024). This project, which opened its whitelist on September 30, has already attracted thousands of signups, demonstrating significant interest […]

Understanding Uniswap Uniswap is a unique form of exchange that employs the Automated Liquidity Protocol, an innovative concept in the crypto and blockchain field. Uniswap was developed in 2018; the platform offers interoperability across all ERC-20 tokens and infrastructures, leveraging the power of Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market value. What sets Uniswap apart […]

Brooklyn, Wednesday, March 13, 2024– Uniswap, the decentralized exchange protocol, announced on February 27, 2024, their new releases of Uniswap Extension, Limit Orders, Data, and Insights on the Uniswap platform. The Uniswap protocol that is operative on both web and mobile apps has broadened its space for users’ utility. The facile method of utilizing the […]

NEW YORK, September 29 — Valkyrie Funds, one of the companies seeking to launch Ethereum ETF in the United States, said it has halted its purchase of ETH futures contracts. The company shared its decision on Friday, September 29, 2023, through a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the filing did not offer […]

New York, NY, Friday, June 28, 2024-In a move signaling broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies, VanEck, a New York-based investment firm, filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first-ever U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Solana (SOL). The VanEck Solana Trust, if approved, would offer investors direct exposure to SOL, the […]

Table of Content Following the SEC’s conclusion that Ethereum is not a security, the prospect of a Spot Ethereum ETF approval by “the end of summer” has sent ripples of excitement through the cryptocurrency world. The regulatory stance marks a positive step forward, paving the way for Ethereum to enter the mainstream financial arena. ETFs […]

New York, Wednesday, October 16, 2024-World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by former President Donald Trump, has raised $9.15 million on the first day of its public WLFI token sale, reports say. “About 610 million WLFI tokens had been sold as of 7:25 p.m. ET, with 19.4 billion tokens remaining. At […]