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Sonic Labs said on Friday that three board members are resigning, naming Matt Visser as CEO and Kosta Kourkoumelis as COO. Andre Cronje, Michael Kong and David Richardson are stepping down from the board, with the company stating the three will no longer make business decisions for the

Crypto Market Rally added $60 billion as traders increased exposure following renewed market confidence. Bitcoin hit $65,000 and Ethereum bounced back to $1,700, with heavy short liquidations.  Solana, XRP, WLD and ZEC were the winners as risk appetite returned across markets. Crypto Mar

XRP broke out of its $1.20 range and has improved the market structure and momentum in the short time frame. Long term forecasts focus on institutional payments, tokenized assets and blockchain infrastructure. Stablecoins and CBDCs remain major competitors in the evolving digital payments

Crypto Market Rally added $60 billion as traders increased exposure following renewed market confidence. Bitcoin hit $65,000 and Ethereum bounced back to $1,700, with heavy short liquidations.  Solana, XRP, WLD and ZEC were the winners as risk appetite returned across markets. Crypto Mar

Franklin Templeton plans hybrid funds using stock dividends for Bitcoin exposure up to 20% allocation limits. Crypto ETF flows shifted from strong inflows to sustained outflows during recent market sessions. Institutional product innovation continues expanding Bitcoin access through

Binance has resumed access for users in the Philippines through an arrangement with BlockShoals Technologies that operates under the Securities and Exchange Commission's Strategic Sandbox framework. The structure positions BlockShoals as a crypto asset intermediary connecting Philippine users to Bin

LTC retreated from a key Fibonacci extension, keeping short-term downside risks active across current market structure. Traders are monitoring support near $44 as momentum weakens and recovery attempts continue to face resistance. LitVM funding adds a long-term growth narrative despite ne

LTC retreated from a key Fibonacci extension, keeping short-term downside risks active across current market structure. Traders are monitoring support near $44 as momentum weakens and recovery attempts continue to face resistance. LitVM funding adds a long-term growth narrative despite ne

Oraichain announced plans to limit access to its Golden Rhythm Vault and Polymarket Vault following a significant increase in user deposits and engagement. The decentralized AI-blockchain platform stated that previously unlimited access would change to reflect strong vault performance and growing us

Morpho raised $175 million in a funding round that founder Merlin Egalite described as the largest in DeFi history. The round was co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto and Ribbit Capital. The capital is expected to support Morpho's decentralized lending infrastructure, which positions itself as a

Plaintiffs in a $293 billion Bitcoin lawsuit filed a motion on June 18 to vacate a court-ordered stay, while opposing attorney Jason Cohen urged the court on June 19 to maintain the pause in proceedings. The case targets approximately 3.8 million BTC held in thousands of dormant wallet addresses,

Onchain trading card game (TCG) gacha spending reached a record $230 million in May, with Solana accounting for approximately 64% of the total volume, according to data from @tokens amplified by Messari. The surge highlights Solana's significant role in the blockchain gaming sector and its growing d

Vitalik Buterin shared insights on the Kohaku project, highlighting its focus on security and privacy within the Ethereum ecosystem. In a tweet, Buterin acknowledged the hard work of contributors over the past year and underscored the necessity of implementing these twin properties on Ethereum's

Messari released its Q1 2026 State of Blockchains report on June 4, 2026, analyzing performance across 21 blockchain networks. The report evaluates five core metrics and identifies growth in fees, stablecoins, and real-world assets during a market downturn. Messari is a cryptocurrency analytics

Wardenprotocol is developing Halo, a new project that will utilize x402 technology along with data tools from Messari and Coingecko. The announcement was shared via a tweet from Messari. The initiative reflects Wardenprotocol's focus on integrating data resources to enhance data efficiency in the

Charles Schwab has partnered with Cboe Global Markets to offer binary-style options contracts tied to the S&P 500, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter. The product is expected to reach customers in the coming months. CEO Rick Wurster reversed his

Base launched Base Azul on its mainnet, an upgrade designed to enhance the platform's speed and security capabilities. The development aims to prepare Base to support a broader range of decentralized applications and attract institutional interest. The launch positions Base as a contender in the

Starknet launched private transfers, allowing users to move shielded assets between wallets. The feature aims to enhance user privacy and security on the network, responding to increasing demand for privacy capabilities in decentralized finance. Starknet announced the feature on Twitter. Starknet

USDC has integrated with Shopify, enabling users to spend the stablecoin at Shopify stores and earn up to 3% back on purchases. The integration aims to enhance stablecoin utility in everyday e-commerce transactions. This development reflects a broader trend of stablecoins entering mainstream commerc