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Wyoming Launches First US Government-Backed Stablecoin Frontier Token (FRNT)

Wyoming has launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), becoming the first US state to issue a government-backed stablecoin. The FRNT mainnet went...
Coinspeaker · 9h ago

Wyoming Launches U.S. Dollar Stablecoin Frontier Token on Multiple Blockchains

Wyoming has launched the mainnet for its Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), claiming it as the first fully-reserved stablecoin issued by a public entity...
CoinDesk · 15h ago

BtcTurk Sees $48 Million in Cryptocurrency Outflows Amid Hack Concerns

Approximately $48 million in cryptocurrency has been transferred from wallets associated with the Turkish exchange BtcTurk, raising concerns of...
CoinDesk · 6d ago

SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking, Boosts ETH to $4K and Layer-2 Tokens

The U.S. SEC clarified that liquid staking protocols are not securities, positively impacting the staking sector. ETH rose to $4,000, its highest...
CoinDesk · 2w ago

Base Network Experiences 29-Minute Outage Affecting Transactions and dApps

Coinbase's Layer-2 scaling solution, Base Network, experienced a 29-minute outage in block production, affecting transactions and dApps on the...
Coinspeaker · 2w ago

Bitcoin Stays Flat as Dormant Whale Wallets Reactivate

Bitcoin's recent bounce from $117,500 stalled near $119,200 during European trading hours, continuing two weeks of price stagnation. The CoinDesk 20...
CoinDesk · 3w ago

Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin Remains Steady Around $120,000

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $120,000, showing stability after a bounce near $117,000. Demand at this level has led to 73,000 BTC being...
CoinDesk · 3w ago

Fed Meeting, $175 Million Token Unlocks, and Starknet Upgrade Impact Crypto Markets

The cryptocurrency market is poised for volatility as we approach August 2025, with key events likely influencing price movements. The Federal...
CoinPaprika · 3w ago

Coinbase Acquires LiquiFi to Enhance On-Chain Development for Start-Ups

Coinbase has acquired LiquiFi, a token management platform utilized by organizations such as the Uniswap Foundation and OP Labs. The deal's terms...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Bitcoin Volatility Metrics Drop as Traders Anticipate Market Movement

Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable above $100,000 amid ETF inflows and long-term holder selling, leading to decreased volatility metrics. The 30-day...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Optimism Price Reaches $0.553 Amid Ongoing Bearish Trend

Crypto analyst MAB reports that Optimism (OP) is currently priced at $0.553, with a slight increase of 0.73% over the past four hours. Despite...
NewsBTC · 2m ago

Bitcoin Approaches $107,000 Following Ceasefire and Market Optimism

Crypto prices increased on Wednesday following a temporary ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which eased fears of an oil supply disruption. Key...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Bitcoin Surpasses $105,000 Amid Easing Iran Tensions and Market Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $100,000 amid geopolitical tensions but quickly rebounded, surpassing $105,000. Key developments include: Iran's missile...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Bitcoin Remains Stable Around $106,000 Amid U.S. Military Concerns

Risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, improved after President Trump indicated a delay in potential U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Bitcoin Remains Steady at $105,000 Amid Fed Decision and Geopolitical Tensions

Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable at around $105,000 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. It has not dipped below $100,000 for 42 days,...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Bitcoin Remains Steady Below $105,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently priced just below $105,000, experiencing a slight decline of 1.4% in the last 24 hours. This fluctuation occurs against a...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Every Fintech Firm Expected to Launch Own Blockchain in Next Five Years

OP Labs predicts that all cryptocurrency exchanges and fintech firms will operate their own blockchains within five years, driven by the success of...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Institutions Continue to Invest in Bitcoin Amid Market Resilience

Cryptocurrencies, notably Bitcoin and Ethereum, have remained stable amid geopolitical tensions but have not shown significant rallying. Key...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $100K Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing volatile trading around January's highs of approximately $110,000. Some analysts draw comparisons to the 2021 peak...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

Sony Launches Soneium Incubator to Accelerate Gaming Applications

Sony has launched the "Soneium For All" incubator program to enhance consumer and gaming applications on its Ethereum Layer-2 network, Soneium. Key...
Coinspeaker · 2m ago

Sony Launches Soneium For All Incubator for Gaming Applications

Soneium, a Layer 2 blockchain by Sony, launched an incubator program called Soneium For All to enhance consumer and gaming applications for its...
CoinDesk · 2m ago

XRP Drops Below 200-Day Average as Bitcoin Declines to $105,000

The crypto market experienced declines on Friday, driven by losses in major tokens including XRP and BTC. Key points include: XRP fell...
CoinDesk · 3m ago

Bitcoin Market Cap Dominance Exceeds 64% Amid Bullish Options Activity

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a narrow range of $106,600 to $111,700 since May 22, despite positive developments such as Trump Media's plan to...
CoinDesk · 3m ago

$550 Million in Token Unlocks Scheduled This Week with SUI Leading

Over $549 million in token unlocks is scheduled this week, impacting several cryptocurrencies. Key highlights include: SUI is set to release over...
Coinspeaker · 3m ago

Bitcoin Achieves Record Daily Close of $106,830 Amid Market Momentum

Bitcoin (BTC) remains strong, achieving a record daily close at $106,830. This increases the potential to surpass its previous all-time high of over...
CoinDesk · 3m ago

Bitcoin Holds Above $100,000 for 11 Consecutive Days

The current financial landscape features notable developments regarding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin has maintained...
CoinDesk · 3m ago

Bitcoin Surges to $107,000 Before Dropping Back to $102,000

Bitcoin (BTC) started the week with a rise to over $107,000, its highest since January 24, before retreating to $102,000. The cryptocurrency...
CoinDesk · 3m ago

Binance to Halt Deposits and Withdrawals for Select Tokens on May 7

Binance Suspension of Deposits and Withdrawals Binance will temporarily halt deposits and withdrawals for select tokens on May 7, 2025,...
Coinspeaker · 3m ago

Decentralization Research Center Proposes New Control Framework

Decentralization is being redefined by the Decentralization Research Center (DRC), emphasizing control as the key measure. The DRC argues that a...
· 4m ago

Bitcoin Remains Steady Near $95,000 After Canadian Election Results

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently around $95,000, unaffected by the recent Canadian election results. Key macroeconomic data this week, including Friday's...
CoinDesk · 4m ago