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Bitcoin layer-2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock
Leaders from Citrea, Rootstock Labs and BlockSpaceForce argued that bitcoin’s scaling layers are less about through…
From stablecoins to biotech: Why YZi Labs is betting on things that haven't happened yet
Ella Zhang of YZi Labs says her firm invests in founders building what doesn’t yet exist, guided by first principle…
Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong
The conference's second day focused more on developers after day 1 concentrated on institutional providers and traders.
Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate
The network transitioned to proof-of-stake and coincides with the rollout of the ESP token, which is used for staking…
Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC
The crypto exchange finalized a 30-day plan to convert its stablecoin-backed user protection fund into 15,000 BTC, re…
Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut
The issuer cleared a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to roll out GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin target…
zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringi…
Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto
Every crypto exchange saw liquidations during the Oct. 10 liquidation event, Richard Teng told the crowd at CoinDesk'…
OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize
The companies are joining forces to introduce an RWA-backed stablecoin on OKX’s Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockch…
UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot
The Treasury appointed banking giant and law firm Ashurst to steer its digital gilt trial this year as Britain plays …
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users
Midnight will target "billions who don't know they need privacy" rather than privacy maxis as mainnet launch nears in…
How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash
The cybersecurity firm has "no concrete plans" for an IPO despite reports to the contrary last month.
Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano
Input Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson announced the a deal to get the institutional-focused LayerZero ported…
Zerohash adds Monad support to expand USDC stablecoin payments
Zerohash has added support for the Monad blockchain and USDC on Monad to its crypto infrastructure platform.
Tether could become ‘top 10 T-bill buyer’ this year, USAT CEO Bo Hines says
Hines' projections are based on the increasing demand for Tether’s flagship USDT token and its recently launched US…
If crypto rewards survive CLARITY Act banks are likely to rapidly build their own branded digital dollars
Washington’s stablecoin stalemate is hardening into a fight that banks recognize immediately as a deposit issue. Th…
Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established a solid regulatory framework for virtual assets, and each region has brought thi…
Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system
A significant increase in housing costs makes home ownership unattainable for many Gen Z individuals, leading to fina…
Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase
Executives from both firms say the next phase of tokenization must prioritize functionality and compliance during a p…
Why crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game
With capital tightening, investors are backing “what’s working,” like stablecoins and tokenization, while selec…
Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading
It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled.
In unfamiliar market conditions, historical data-driven AI trading bots will falter
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says AI trading apps are like interns for now; soon they will be full time employees.
Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say
Moving away from overhyped GPU marketplaces and large AI model alternatives towards purpose-built, full-stack solutio…
Privacy-preserving USAD stablecoin launches on Aleo Layer 1 mainnet via Paxos partnership
Rival stablecoin issuer Circle also tapped Aleo to pilot a privacy-preserving version of its flagship USDC token, cal…
Ethena-backed suiUSDe stablecoin goes live on Sui with $10 million yield vault launch
The synthetic dollar debuts on Sui Mainnet alongside a permissionless vault seeded by SUI Group and integration with …
Recapping day 1 of Consensus Hong Kong
Hong Kong is looking to build its digital assets economy, its leaders said on stage.
Blanket crypto ban targets Russia rails but one chokepoint decides whether flows die or just relocate offshore
The European Commission's 20th sanctions package proposes a comprehensive ban on all cryptocurrency transactions invo…
Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership
The U.K. asset manager teamed up with Ripple to bring traditional fund structures onchain in its first tokenization p…
Franklin Templeton and SWIFT say the future of banking is 24/7 and natively on-chain
Tokenized funds and deposits are edging toward the mainstream, though regulation, infrastructure and security remain …
Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis
During an interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Joseph Lubin argued that "blue chip" decentralized finance has reach…