The Opportunity in High Yield Crypto-Backed Loans
BTC-backed loans could be a great way for traditional finance institutions to engage with crypto at scale, says BlockFill’s Ari Pine.
Ethereum Developers Release New Initiative to Simplify Cross-Chain Transactions
Called the Open Intents Framework, the new scheme aims to bring “intents” to all corners of the Ethereum ecosystem.
Ethereum L1 Monad Joins Forces With Near-Based Orderly Network for DeFi Boost
The arrival of the Monad testnet will provide traders with a fast EVM-compatible building site and the possibility of airdrops on the L1.
EToro Secures MiCA License From Cyprus to Offer Crypto Services Across EEA
The approval allows the trading platform to expand its digital asset offerings across all 30 European Economic Area countries.
Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Volatile in Wall Street Debut
The firm, which holds 1,000 BTC, went public on the Nasdaq Wednesday via a SPAC merger.
U.S. Crypto Investors Are Still Piling Into Memecoins Despite the Huge Risks: Kraken
A survey by the crypto exchange showed that 85% of digital asset holders in the U.S. invested in memecoins.
Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Eyes U.S. Expansion: Bloomberg
The expansion is driven by optimism about potential regulatory changes under the Trump administration.
Binance.US Restores US Dollar Deposits and Withdrawals After Surviving Chokepoint 2.0
Access to fiat services begins Wednesday, and will be gradually rolled out to all eligible customers over the coming days, Binance.US said.
Bitcoin Not to Be ‘Lumped Together’ With Crypto: Czech Central Bank Chief Michl
Ales Michl had previously proposed the Czech National Bank consider bitcoin as a reserve asset.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Aptos (APT) Surges 16.6% as All Assets Trade Higher
Litecoin (LTC) was also among the top performers, gaining 7.3%.