PayPal-Backed Raise Secures $63M to Expand Blockchain-Based Gift Card System
The company aims to bring digital gift cards on-chain, turning them into a “programmable retail currency.”
Bitcoin’s Price Sell-Off Puts Focus on November’s ‘Runaway Gap’ Below $80K in CME Futures
"Historically, CME gaps are filled eventually," one analyst said.

Cardano Seals The Deal—Hoskinson Hails ‘Very Exciting’ Partnership
Cardano based project Midnight which aims to create a zero-knowledge data protection-based sidechain has teamed up with blockchain security heavyweight OpenZeppelin to introduce a specialized smart contract framework for privacy-preserving applications. The collaboration, lauded by Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, aims to equip developers with robust tools and standards for building data-protected applications across multiple […]
South Korea’s BDACS to Use Ripple Custody for Institutional XRP, RLUSD Holdings
The collaboration aims to bolster Ripple’s ecosystem, enhance RLUSD adoption, and tap into Korean port city Busan’s blockchain-friendly economic zone.

The 3 Best Altcoins To Jump On As Market Hype Causes Pi Coin To Surge
The broader cryptocurrency market seems to be on a slight decline right now, with Bitcoin dipping to $82K. But Pi Coin doesn’t seem to have got the memo – the new crypto wunderkind has surged by 96% in the last week. Despite some doubts about its authenticity, Pi Coin is now at $2.63 a token. […]

Crypto Daybook Americas: It May Not Feel Like It, but the Market Correction Is Normal
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 27, 2025

A Fresh Meme Coin Setup Arises Amid US Lawmakers Repealing New Crypto Rule
As one door closes, a better one opens. With US lawmakers repealing the controversial ‘DeFi broker rule,’ the crypto space is seeing a shift toward greater clarity. Seizing the moment, Meme Index is preparing to launch a revamped meme coin ecosystem tailored for new investors. This innovative setup will simplify entry into the meme coin […]

Is Bitcoin Showing Another False Downside Deviation? Analyst Weighs In
Bitcoin (BTC) succumbed to heightened global economic uncertainty as it tumbled to $85,418 earlier today, wiping out more than $150 billion from its total market capitalization in the last 48 hours. The sharp decline has left investors on edge, but seasoned crypto analyst Rekt Capital suggests that this could be yet another false downside deviation […]
Pakistan to Set Up Council to Oversee Crypto Policy: Report
The crypto council would be a dedicated advisory body that consists of government representatives, regulatory authorities and industry experts.

Ethereum Foundation Donates $1.25 Million To Tornado Cash Developer’s Legal Defense
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is donating more than a million dollars to help Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev with his legal defense. The contribution follows the developer’s supervised release to prepare to appeal his money laundering conviction in the Netherlands. Related Reading: Ohio Proposes Bill To Prevent Additional State Taxes On Crypto Payments Ethereum Foundation […]