
Several major crypto projects are winding down their DAOs, citing the need for more effective governance. Once seen as the future of decentralization, DAOs now suffer from low participation and stalled decisions—raising the question: if no one’s steering the DAO, should it still stand?
Alexander Mardar
A controversial change in Bitcoin Core will remove relay limits on the OP_RETURN field, allowing larger data payloads to spread across the network. Critics fear spam and bloat; supporters say it's already happening—and making it visible will improve fee markets and mempool consistency.
Alexander Mardar
A new stablecoin staking protocol boosts yields by rewarding users based on how long they’re willing to lock up their funds. The system, dubbed a blockchain-based fractional reserve model, balances liquidity with yield optimization and introduces layered risk management to protect liquid depositors.
Alexander Mardar
A new blockchain, Plasma, is positioning itself as purpose-built for stablecoins. The chain will be fully EVM-compatible and promises zero fees on USDT transfers. But beyond marketing appeal, what core features do stablecoins truly need from the underlying blockchain?
Alexander Mardar
Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank, is going public with over $3.9B in Bitcoin reserves. Structured by Cantor Fitzgerald via SPAC, the firm aims to dominate institutional BTC finance
Sasha Markevich
Several major crypto projects are winding down their DAOs, citing the need for more effective governance. Once seen as the future of decentralization, DAOs now suffer from low participation and stalled decisions—raising the question: if no one’s steering the DAO, should it still stand?
Alexander Mardar
The platform brings real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain by offering tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills and a stablecoin with a novel yield distribution design. This gives crypto investors access to low-risk returns from T-Bills without leaving the DeFi ecosystem.

The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, a sweeping bill to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins while promoting private-sector leadership in digital finance. Backed by the Trump administration, the bill now heads to the House—marking a pivotal moment in the future of digital dollars.

The spike in activity is primarily attributed to the rapid growth of Avalanche’s Coqnet subnet, which has seen an unusual surge in volume. However, other subnets, including the main Avalanche C-Chain, have also experienced significant increases in activity.

Switzerland will adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2026, automatically sharing crypto data with 74 partner countries. While tough on foreign tax evasion, Swiss residents continue to enjoy tax-free capital gains and a clear, favorable crypto policy.

The new safety module significantly enhances the Aave Protocol’s protection against potential shortfall events, representing a major upgrade over the original safety module introduced in 2020.
XRPL launches EVM-compatible sidechain with cross-chain DeFi. US Supreme Court denies Coinbase request to block IRS access to user data. Robinhood launches crypto staking for Ethereum and Solana. Germany’s Sparkassen to launch crypto trading for retail clients in summer 2026. REX-Osprey’s staked Solana ETF to start trading Wednesday.

Worldcoin’s new Layer 2 network, Worldchain, is built to prioritize real users, with features like free gas and priority blockspace for verified humans. While still early, the network is showing steady growth and has started to attract meaningful onchain activity.

x402 is a new open-source protocol from Coinbase that enables on-chain payments directly over HTTP using the long-unused 402 status code. It allows apps, APIs, and autonomous agents to pay per request without accounts or third-party gateways, aiming to power the machine-payable internet.

Pakistan has launched its first government-led Bitcoin reserve, following a rapid policy shift in early 2025. Backed by high-level advisors and U.S. crypto ties, the move mirrors growing global interest—despite warnings from the IMF and World Bank about volatility and financial stability risks.

The team shared that they have rejected some of the biggest VC firms' offers, putting users' interests in the first place. They also disclosed some details about the highly anticipated airdrop and the future of the ecosystem.
Sasha Markevich
Venezuela's Binance users are experiencing difficulty accessing the exchange website. It is unclear whether it was blocked intentionally or not, and what impact it will have on the country's monetary system.
Sasha Markevich
As investor interest in Sui grows, driven by influencers and new investment vehicles, the pressure mounts for it to demonstrate practical utility and user engagement.
Alexander MardarAlchemy Pay, the world-leading fiat-payment gateway, has announced a partnership with Mesh, the modern connectivity layer for crypto that makes payments and deposits seamless. Alchemy Pay has integrated the Mesh API into its crypto payment solution, enabling users to purchase goods and services at online and offline merchants using crypto
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Local authorities have reminded the exchanges that it is time to get their paperwork done and register as full-fledged investment dealers.
Sasha Markevich
Researchers found that in the second half of 2023, several major block builders excluded Tornado Cash transactions from MEV blocks.
Eva Senzaj Pauram
The programmingability of money versus its uniformity in Thailand. Cambodia Bakong CBDC statistics for the first half of 2024. Kyrgyz digital som legislative framework.
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Hello Observers! Borrowing from Gwen Stefani’s 2004 hit “Hollaback girl”, this week was B-A-N-A-N-A-S - bananas. Crypto prices began to fall last Sunday and went further downhill when markets opened on Monday. In two hours, BTC and ETH plummeted 10% and 18% respectively. The distress was largely due to
Eva Senzaj Pauram
The platform brings real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain by offering tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills and a stablecoin with a novel yield distribution design. This gives crypto investors access to low-risk returns from T-Bills without leaving the DeFi ecosystem.

The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, a sweeping bill to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins while promoting private-sector leadership in digital finance. Backed by the Trump administration, the bill now heads to the House—marking a pivotal moment in the future of digital dollars.

The spike in activity is primarily attributed to the rapid growth of Avalanche’s Coqnet subnet, which has seen an unusual surge in volume. However, other subnets, including the main Avalanche C-Chain, have also experienced significant increases in activity.

Switzerland will adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2026, automatically sharing crypto data with 74 partner countries. While tough on foreign tax evasion, Swiss residents continue to enjoy tax-free capital gains and a clear, favorable crypto policy.

The new safety module significantly enhances the Aave Protocol’s protection against potential shortfall events, representing a major upgrade over the original safety module introduced in 2020.
XRPL launches EVM-compatible sidechain with cross-chain DeFi. US Supreme Court denies Coinbase request to block IRS access to user data. Robinhood launches crypto staking for Ethereum and Solana. Germany’s Sparkassen to launch crypto trading for retail clients in summer 2026. REX-Osprey’s staked Solana ETF to start trading Wednesday.

Worldcoin’s new Layer 2 network, Worldchain, is built to prioritize real users, with features like free gas and priority blockspace for verified humans. While still early, the network is showing steady growth and has started to attract meaningful onchain activity.

x402 is a new open-source protocol from Coinbase that enables on-chain payments directly over HTTP using the long-unused 402 status code. It allows apps, APIs, and autonomous agents to pay per request without accounts or third-party gateways, aiming to power the machine-payable internet.

