Mezo taps Aerodrome to support token trading on Base in Bitcoin DeFi push
The Bitcoin lending protocol will allocate 2.25% of its token supply to Aerodrome users as it looks to expand activity for its token and stablecoin.
Brazil passes law allowing seized crypto to be used for public security
Aimed at fighting organized crime groups, the new law allows confiscated assets including crypto to be used for ”police re-equipment, training, and special operations.”
‘Active Treasury’ is a dangerous misnomer that must not be ignored
The term “Active Treasury” misleads everyone. Digital asset treasuries chasing yield via staking and tokens become operators, not holders, demanding fund-grade governance or regulatory reclassification.
Coinbase launches token-backed down payments for Fannie Mae loans
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance launched a structure that lets borrowers pledge Bitcoin or USDC to fund the cash down payment on a conforming mortgage tied to Fannie Mae-backed loans.
MARA sells $1.1B in Bitcoin to buy back debt at 9% discount
MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for roughly $1.1 billion in March to buy back $1 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes at a discount, reducing its convertible debt by roughly 30%.
Bitcoin dips 3% as analysis says $70K BTC price ‘not obviously bearish’
Bitcoin lost its grip on $70,000 amid inflation and recession talk as analysis suggested that BTC price action lacked “outright stress.”
White House clears review of proposal to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans
A White House review has cleared a Labor Department proposal that could widen the path for crypto-linked exposure in 401(k) retirement plans.
How a seed phrase leak led to a $176M Bitcoin theft case
A $176 million Bitcoin theft tied to a seed phrase leak reveals how simple surveillance can bypass crypto security and drain entire wallets.
Elon Musk’s X taps ex-Aave product chief Benji Taylor to lead design
X hires former Aave chief product officer and Base design lead Benji Taylor as head of design, as the company prepares to roll out its X Money payments product.
Circle stock CRCL hints at 25% rebound as market shuns CLARITY Act fears
Bernstein kept its $190 price target for the Circle stock while Bitwise predicted the company’s worth will grow 200% to $75 billion by 2030.