TONBeginnerA former TON Foundation executive is bringing a new approach to bitcoin investing. Affluent, a new money-market protocol, is now available as a mini-app within Telegram. It was launched on Monday with the goal of making DeFi lending and yield techniques more accessible, especially to those with no…
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XRP LedgerBeginnerRipple and Circle have teamed up to launch USD Coin (USDC) directly on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a collaboration unveiled on June 12, 2025. This step marks a major leap forward in making the world’s second-largest regulated stablecoin fully native on a fast, efficient blockchain. With USDC now…
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ArbitrumBeginnerPancakeSwap has introduced a groundbreaking feature that allows users to perform cross-chain swaps directly within their platform. This enhancement is powered by Across, a robust cross-chain protocol, enabling seamless token exchanges across multiple blockchains. With this integration, users can…
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BitcoinBeginnerAustralia is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency ATMs in response to a surge in scams targeting older citizens. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has introduced an AU$ $5,000 (approximately US$3,250) limit on cash deposits and withdrawals at crypto ATMs. This move…
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EthereumBeginnerTaiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro experienced a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of over $11.5 million from its hot wallets across Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Polygon networks. The incident came to light weeks later, when blockchain investigator ZachXBT highlighted…
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EthereumBeginnerThe Katana Foundation has launched its private mainnet, aiming to address the persistent issue of liquidity fragmentation. Backed by GSR Markets and Polygon Labs, Katana’s initiative seeks to enhance yield opportunities for users by creating a more cohesive and efficient DeFi ecosystem. Liquidity…
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SuiBeginnerCetus, the Sui-based decentralized exchange, fell victim to a major hack that saw more than $220 million in assets stolen on May 22. Thankfully, thanks to a rapid response by Sui validators, about $162 million of those funds have already been frozen. On May 27, Sui’s official X account shared that…
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EthereumBeginnerA recent incident has highlighted the growing sophistication of phishing attacks in the cryptocurrency space. An investor lost a total of $2.6 million in stablecoins after falling victim to two separate zero-value transfer phishing scams within a mere three-hour window. This method, which exploits…
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AvalancheBeginnerVanEck, a well-known worldwide asset management firm, wants to launch the VanEck Purpose Built Fund in June 2025, focusing on the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem. This private digital assets fund aims to invest in tokenized Web3 projects across sectors such as gaming, financial services, payments,…
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SolanaBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on a proposed spot Solana ETF, leaving the crypto industry waiting for clarity on similar filings tied to Polkadot and XRP, which are expected to face key deadlines in June. According to a filing dated May 13, the SEC has…
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BitcoinBeginnerTwo former executives of the bankrupt crypto lending service Cred, Daniel Schatt (CEO) and Joseph Podulka (CFO), have pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to the company’s collapse. The plea deals, according to May 13, were filed in a California District Court, with Judge William Alsup setting a…
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