Layer-1s stake their claim as crypto’s backbone in 2025
With stablecoin rules taking shape and tokenized assets entering the market, blockchain’s foundation is being tested and layer-1s are proving their staying power.
Vesting NFTs top daily sales volumes chart: CryptoSlam
Vesting NFTs jumped to the top of CryptoSlam’s daily sales chart on BNB Chain, highlighting demand for liquidity solutions in token lockups.
UK Finance pilots tokenized sterling deposits with six major banks
UK Finance launched a tokenized deposits pilot in partnership with six major banks, including Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group.
Ethereum flashes ‘rare oversold signal’ for first time since $1.4K ETH
Ethereum price weakness over the past two weeks has resulted in the relative strength index flashing a potential bottom signal not seen since early April.
Hong Kong rules limit stablecoin derivatives trading: DBS CEO
DBS Hong Kong CEO Sebastian Paredes warned that Hong Kong’s new stablecoin KYC and AML rules will largely block their use in onchain derivatives trading.
Crypto needs dual wallet management, AI monitoring of North Korean hackers
AI threat detection and enhanced wallet management may save crypto firms from North Korean infiltrators, cybersecurity experts told Cointelegraph.
Aster reimburses users after XPL perpetual glitch sends price to $4
Aster reimbursed traders after an XPL glitch caused liquidations, as its perpetual DEX drove daily trading volumes to a record of more than $100 billion.
Trump-backed World Liberty to launch token buybacks as price drops 41%
World Liberty Financial will launch a WLFI token buyback and burn after a 41% price drop in September, aiming to cut supply and stabilize value.
Crypto treasuries risk 50% downside on PIPE selling pressure
CryptoQuant said crypto treasury companies that cut deals to sell new shares to private investors face downside risks due to incoming selling pressure.
Ethereum co-founder shifts $6M of ETH, but whales bought $1.6B
Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke seemingly still holds hundreds of millions worth of Ether across multiple wallets.