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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In just five years, stablecoins have grown from niche instruments to a $250 billion market. These digital assets now form essential infrastructure for crypto adoption, enabling transactions and providing the foundation for DeFi protocols. Yet, beneath this growth lies a troubling reality: dominant stablecoins carry hidden risks that contradict crypto’s foundational principles. Recent history tells a cautionary tale. When TerraUSD collapsed in 2022, it erased billions overnight. Meanwhile, Tether’s (USDT) peg has wavered during market stress, and…

Since its launch in January 2025, the TRUMP token has quickly become a focal point in the crypto investment space, attracting both interest and skepticism from the market. With its highly volatile price movements and strong political undertones, the key question remains: can this politically charged token sustain its appeal and achieve long-term growth?Currently, TRUMP is trading around $8 – down more than 90% from its all-time high of approximately $75, when its market capitalization briefly approached $30 billion.As of the end of April 2025, its market cap has dropped significantly to around $1.67 billion. This sharp decline has raised…

Investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rebounded to levels last seen in January, signaling a recovery in investor sentiment from concerns about global trade tariff escalations.US spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs had over $912 million worth of cumulative net inflows on April 22, marking their highest daily investment in more than three months since Jan. 21, Farside Investors data shows.Bitcoin ETF Flow, millions. Source: Farside Investors“Bitcoin ETPs just saw the largest daily inflows since 21st January in a dramatic improvement in sentiment,” according to James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares.Related: Bitcoin still on track for $1.8M in 2035, says analystInvestor…

Monad has partnered with Chainlink to integrate its oracle services as its mainnet launch looms. Monad, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockhain, has announced a partnership with a leading decentralized oracle provider Chainlink (LINK). When the mainnet launches, developers on Monad will have immediate access to Chainlink’s full suite of Web3 services, including Data Feeds, Data Streams, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. Thanks to Chainlink’s Data Feeds and Data Streams integrations, Monad developers will be able access accurate, tamper-proof market data—such as asset prices and exchange rates—enabling them to build DeFi apps like lending platforms and DEXs. Chainlink’s CCIP will enable…

Crypto market maker DWF Labs is partnering with Mask Network in a $5 million token deal to push decentralized social media into the mainstream. Cryptocurrency market maker and investor DWF Labs has invested $5 million in Mask Network, a decentralized social platform bridging web2 and web3, as part of its push to support user-owned internet technologies. In a Wednesday blog announcement, DWF Labs’ managing partner Andrei Grachev explained that the decision to back Mask Network comes as the project “has consistently demonstrated both vision and execution in this space.” Following the announcement, the price of MASK (MASK) rose 14% to…

Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly preparing to launch a multibillion-dollar Bitcoin investment vehicle in partnership with SoftBank, Tether and Bitfinex, as institutional interest in digital assets intensifies under the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration. The initiative comes at a moment when Bitcoin continues to trade near historic highs and investors seek exposure to the next phase of the cryptocurrency cycle.The Financial Times reported Wednesday that the deal would see the creation of a new entity called 21 Capital, backed by $3b worth of Bitcoin contributed by the crypto firms. Tether would contribute $1.5b in Bitcoin, while SoftBank would add $900m…

Decentralization reached a significant milestone for DeFiChain with the recent transition of its Light Wallet app.Previously one of the remaining centralized aspects of the network, the Light Wallet on the Apple Store has now been officially handed over to the community, specifically to a dedicated group around the Dex Trading Live (DTL) team. Why the Light Wallet MattersThe DeFiChain Light Wallet is an essential tool for users to manage digital assets, swap tokens, and actively participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities.By transferring control of this critical infrastructure to the community, DeFiChain takes a decisive step towards achieving its vision of a…

Grayscale is accelerating its ETF expansion as the company seeks new avenues for growth amid increasing competition in the crypto ETF market. Grayscale, a leading asset management firm specializing in crypto investment products, is planning an expansion of its ETF lineup. According to Fortune’s interview with CEO Peter Mintzberg, the company has already increased its monthly launches or regulatory filings from one product in 2024 to five per month in 2025. The ramp-up comes as the firm struggles to maintain its edge after losing the fee advantage that once set its core product GBTC apart. The U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Homepage > News > Editorial > Unlocking AI alignment: A cultural challenge for innovators This post is a guest contribution by George Siosi Samuels, managing director at Faiā. See how Faiā is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements here. As enterprise professionals diving into emerging technologies—from artificial intelligence (AI) to blockchain and beyond—we’re constantly wrestling with how to harness these tools to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. However, one question looms large: How do we align AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), to not just meet but exceed human expectations in the future? The recent discussion on X,…

A Solana address with over 1 million tokens is sitting on more than $153 million in profit after a four-year staking play on the crypto asset. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged the wallet address of a whale that staked nearly 1 million Solana (SOL) tokens in 2021. At the time of the staking, Solana tokens were worth around $27, which means the trader spent about $27 million to execute the play. Four years later, the whale’s total staked Solana holdings have reached 1.29 million. With Solana appreciating to about $140, the whale’s holdings have increased in value to about $180 million. On April…