The crypto market is humming with bullish energy as funding pours in, a stark forward contrast to periods of past bearish cycles. New data reveals a stunning 62% uptick in crypto fundraising, indicating a likely return of faith from investors. Companies such as StepStone and VentureX are at the forefront...
Crypto fundraising surges 62% in one week, reaches close to $500M? And buried in that headline is this: DWF Labs throws $25 million at World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project "inspired by President Donald J. Trump." Inspired? Better would be fueled by Trump, and perhaps even fueling this entire...
On-chain crypto fundraising surged this week. Auradine’s $50 million Series C round and $100 million investments by VentureX into environment-related agritech companies spurred this increase. Auradine, a blockchain infrastructure venture launched in 2022, raised the week’s biggest funding round. VentureX is known for their early stage support of world leading...
$449 million. That's a hefty sum. A 62% increase in crypto and DeFi fundraising even though, quite frankly, waves hands wildly at literally anything and everything. We hear that it is a sign of resilience, a testament to the lasting legacy of decentralization. Below the surface, I see something more...
Now picture Sarah, a single mother in rural Alabama, unable to find or afford access to basic financial services. Mainstream banks consider her too much of a credit risk, forcing her to resort to exploitative payday lenders. With its promise of permissionless finance, DeFi has the potential to be her...
The confluence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs) marks a major turning point in the evolution of blockchain. We believe Ethena’s Converge blockchain is a revolutionary part of this movement, created to achieve the best of both worlds. Converge harnesses cutting-edge technology and creates innovative partnerships. Their mission...
(Image: A 'Distracted Boyfriend' meme. DeFi, the boyfriend, looks lovingly at Converge, a high tech sleek spaceship. Meanwhile, his real girlfriend, Established DeFi Solutions, looks at him in heartbreak and rage. Caption: "DeFi tries to resist the allure of RWAs, powered by meme magic and stablecoin gas fees."Okay, let’s be...
This new Layer-1 blockchain intends to serve as the bridge between decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs). Converge will be going live on the mainnet in the second quarter of this year. It aims to do this by fulfilling the ever-increasing demand for tokenized RWA in a decentralized space....
Agoric and Noble have partnered to introduce Fast USDC. As a result, this innovative cross-chain solution accelerates how quickly USDC can be moved, completing transfers in as little as 30 seconds. This innovative solution leverages Agoric's Orchestration API and is built on Noble's Express dApp, enabling USDC transfers in under...
Ever sent crypto and thought you were waiting for a dial-up internet connection to re-establish itself? Yeah, me too. It's like watching paint dry, only the paint is your precious USDC and you're missing out on that hot NFT drop. What if I told you even all that isn’t enough...
Further Reading
Sonic Labs' Bold Gamble: Can DAG Architecture Dethrone Ethereum?
Ethereum's dominance is being challenged. So the question isn’t whether a serious challenger will come, but when and who. But Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) is getting ready to throw its hat – or rather, its Sonic Gem – into the Layer-1 ring. Their wager? A new architecture built on DAG...
Murakami's Flowers Bloom on Base: Art & Web3 Collide!
Takashi Murakami, the world-famous Japanese artist whose colorful and playful works transcended to global culture, is taking a step into Web3. Having just released his most recent NFT drop on the Base blockchain, this decision truly represents a big step of harmonizing traditional medium with the cyber-space. It unlocks an...
Murakami's NFTs: 5 Reasons Why Art World Elites Are Terrified
Let's be blunt: the champagne socialists in the art world are freaking out right now. Takashi Murakami, the creative genius responsible for bringing you those famous smiling flowers on Louis Vuitton bags, has thrown a new digital curve ball to the fashion industry. His “108 Flowers Revised” NFT Collection has...
Oh Whale's NFTs: Saving Oceans or Just Another Hype Train?
Okay, let's talk about whales. Majestic creatures, right? Gentle giants of the deep. Now, let's talk about NFTs. Digital… assets? Okay, okay, digital pictures of cartoon whales. Oh Whale, to be exact. They’re unstoppable, cleaning up our seven seas, one pixelated cetacean at a time. But is this effort really...
Oh Whale NFTs: Dive In & Protect Our Oceans!
Oh Whale NFTs are creating a splash in the Web3 community, providing a one-of-a-kind experience to champion ocean conservation through ocean-themed NFTs. These unique digital collectibles are different. Beyond being beautiful examples of our commitment to transparency, they deepen public engagement and inspire the transformative action that’s needed for the...
The battle lines are drawn, folks. Forget Bitcoin vs Ethereum – the real drama is happening in the meme coin space. Join us as we pit Shiba Inu’s audacious Layer-3 play against WeWake’s revolutionary walletless Layer-2. Is this simply one more phase in the ongoing crypto internecine warfare, or are...
Beyond the Hype Did BlockNews' Party Unlock Sustainable Web3 or Just Another Crypto Fad?
Hodler’s Cocktail Party in Kuala Lumpur was a hive of activity. Produced by BlockNews, the event highlighted the incredible potential of BTCFi – Bitcoin Native Finance. Promised native yields and sustainable Web3 futures weighed thick in the Star Sky Lounge 69. And let’s be honest: what did this convening really...
5 Hilarious Reasons Your Grandma Will Be Using Crypto Next Year
Let's be real. When you picture crypto bros, you probably don't envision your sweet old grandma rocking a Lambo paid for entirely in Dogecoin. But believe me, the future is stranger (and more hilarious) than you imagine. Crypto isn't just for basement-dwelling coders anymore. It's coming for everyone, even Nana....