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New data from RWA.xyz, a platform tracking tokenized real-world assets, shows that six entities are responsible for 88% of all tokenized US Treasurys. The data suggests a concentration among a few funds as the market continues to develop.The largest issuer of tokenized treasures continues to be BlackRock. The company’s tokenized US treasury fund, called BUIDL, has a market capitalization of $2.5 billion, 360% higher than its nearest competitor. BlackRock disclosed a total of $11.6 trillion in assets under management in the first quarter of 2025. Rounding out the top six are Franklin Templeton’s BENJI, with a market capitalization of $707…

The American stock exchange, Nasdaq, has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop a clear and consistent classification framework for crypto assets, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity as digital assets continue to develop.In a 23-page letter addressed to the SEC’s Cryptocurrency Task Force, Nasdaq called for a structured taxonomy to help define which agency should regulate specific types of crypto assets.Nasdaq Pushes for Four-Tier Crypto Classification in Letter to SECThe exchange operator proposed categorizing digital assets into four distinct categories: financial securities, digital asset investment contracts, digital asset commodities, and other digital assets that fall outside…

A recent report revealed that OpenSea has maintained the top position in non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace trading volume over the past 30 days. Transaction volumes spiked as traders flocked to OpenSea’s revamped platform, drawn by lower fees and cross-chain support.Can Wallet Growth Reignite NFT Mania?According to data from NFT Scan, the total trading volume in the past 30 days reached $155.1 million. OpenSea’s dominance is clear when compared to its competitors in terms of market share. Blur, one of the biggest rivals, commands 23.16% of the market, while established names like CryptoPunks and Magic Eden hold 10.97% and 7.67%, respectively.…

Blacklisting is quietly becoming a feature of DeFi—an ecosystem originally built to be trustless and permissionless. In theory, centralized authorities like banks and regulators were to play little or no role. In practice, the opposite seems to be happening. Unlike traditional finance, where authorities can freeze accounts and restrict fund access, DeFi was designed to eliminate the need for intermediaries. Transactions are verified through cryptographic consensus, not institutional oversight.Yet, blacklisting—restricting specific wallet addresses from transacting—is increasingly used by governments, regulators, and centralized entities to combat fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations. In 2018, the United States Department of the Treasury’s…

Homepage > News > Editorial > Silicon Valley’s dueling visions for AI The clash between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg over artificial intelligence (AI) reflects competing philosophies that could determine humanity’s technological future. Sam Altman calls it a distraction. Elon Musk presents it as an existential crusade. Their dispute over OpenAI’s future, which was inflamed when Musk launched a staggering $97.4 billion bid to seize control of the AI firm’s governing board in February, is but the latest skirmish in Silicon Valley’s most consequential rivalry. The real battle is not between Musk and his former OpenAI colleagues but between competing…

Traditional navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze rely on user-generated data but offer nothing in return. Users contribute real-time traffic and location information, yet they aren’t compensated. Meanwhile, these platforms monetize the data, often at the expense of user privacy. MapMetrics, founded by Brent van der Heiden, introduces a Web3-powered alternative that seeks to disrupt this traditional navigation model by integrating blockchain and offering a decentralized platform that incentivizes participation and preserves anonymity. This review explores how MapMetrics stacks up against mainstream navigation apps, focusing on user experience, reward mechanics, privacy features, and long-term viability. Can a crypto-powered GPS…

Top tokens in the Solana ecosystem continued their bullish trend this week as sentiment in the crypto industry improved. Solana (SOL) price jumped for four straight days, reaching a high of $155, its highest level since March 3. It has jumped by over 60% from the lowest level this year. This rally, along with the recent surge in Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), has triggered a significant rebound in tokens within the Solana ecosystem. Dogwifhat (WIF) rose to $0.6595, up by 103% from its lowest level this year.  Jupiter (JUP), the second-biggest decentralized perpetual futures exchange, rose to $0.50, while Zerebrol (ZEREBRO) is…

Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets.With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line is blurring” between traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency space, as the two financial paradigms signal a “growing synergy,” according to Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, the world’s sixth-largest crypto exchange.In the wider crypto space, Securitize partnered with Mantle protocol to launch an institutional fund that will generate yield on a basket of diverse cryptocurrencies, similar to how traditional index funds track a mix of stocks.The developments come after…

Rug pulls have become one of the most pervasive risks in the DeFi space, eroding investor confidence and hindering the industry’s long-term viability. A rug pull is a type of fraud where a project’s developers abandon the initiative after amassing significant investor funds, leaving token holders with worthless assets. The scale of this crisis is staggering. A 2022 report from blockchain risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs revealed that over 117,000 scam tokens were launched that year alone—a 41% increase from 2021. With an average of 15 new scam tokens emerging every hour, nearly 2 million investors have fallen victim to…

Trump Coin recently surged with an aggressive impulsive rally, but signs now point to a potential local top. Technical confluences suggest a bearish retest is underway with increased downside risk.Trump Coin (TRUMP) has experienced a powerful upward surge, but current technical conditions show early signs that the rally may have reached an exhaustion point. The recent retracement has aligned with several key resistance levels, including the value area low of the current range, the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement of the move, and the anchored VWAP from the $41 region, where heavy selling first began. Key technical points Bearish Retest of Value…