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Usual Money's protocol update sparks community concern as USD0++ drops below 92 cents

Usual Money's USD0 token dropped 8.5% following changes to its redemption policy, raising community concerns about volatility and exit options.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 11:17 AM

Securitize nearly doubles yield generated to 20.71% on its bitcoin cash-and-carry trade using BlackRock's BUIDL fund as collateral

Securitize Credit partners with QCP to implement BlackRock's BUIDL in yield strategies, achieving high returns from innovative bitcoin-based basis trading.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 18:05 PM

Fidelity sees Solana as a 'notable contender' but backs Ethereum's stronger fundamentals

Fidelity Digital Assets projects Ethereum's stability over Solana in the long run, emphasizing fundamentals and upcoming upgrades, while noting Bitcoin's potential and stablecoins' growth in 2025.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 13:16 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin and ether prices slide amid macro fears, South Korea to phase out institutional crypto trading ban and more

Bitcoin has dropped around 8% to below $95,000 since briefly breaking back above the $100,000 level on Monday amid rising macro fears. Ether fell even harder over the period, sliding 12% to under $3,300, while several other major cryptocurrencies have also witnessed double-digit declines. South Korea’s financial regulator plans a phased lifting of its de facto institutional crypto trading ban, according to local media reports. Blockchain development firm Movement Labs is reportedly nearing the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 18:52 PM

Hyperliquid responds to community concerns over validator issues

Hyper Foundation addressed allegations of validator seat sales and centralization, reaffirming its commitment to decentralization and transparency amid community concerns about closed-source code and system design.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 11:52 AM

JPMorgan says 'debasement trade' is here to stay as bitcoin and gold gain structural importance

JPMorgan analysts highlight the ongoing significance of gold and bitcoin in investors' portfolios, labeling 2024 pivotal for the crypto market amid rising inflation and economic instability.

theblock.co • 04/01/2025 - 19:54 PM

Dragonfly partner predicts 'AI agent' craze will continue throughout 2025 — but die off eventually

Haseeb Qureshi predicts a rise in AI agents and stablecoin usage in crypto, foreseeing backlash against chatbots and changes in token launches by 2025.

theblock.co • 02/01/2025 - 13:43 PM

Memecoin launcher Pump.fun's deposits to crypto exchange Kraken surpass $300 million

Pump.fun transferred significant amounts of SOL to Kraken, totaling over $316 million, while metrics indicate a decline in platform activity and Solana's economic value.

theblock.co • 02/01/2025 - 10:14 AM

TOKENS

'Weirdness about to happen': Panel forecasts 2025 tokenomics evolution

Experts predict a promising 2025 for token launches, emphasizing planning, community involvement, and potential shifts in tokenomics, including ICO resurgences and AI integration.

theblock.co • 31/12/2024 - 20:00 PM

Ethena's head of growth Seraphim Czecker departs during strategic shift for stablecoin protocol

Seraphim Czecker steps down as Ethena's head of growth, highlighting a strategic shift for the stablecoin protocol while expressing interest in exploring new areas beyond DeFi.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 16:22 PM

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