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How Reputation-Based Lending WorksTraditional loans often require borrowers to provide collateral. This means they must deposit valuable assets to secure the loan. Many people cannot access loans because they lack these assets. DeFi credit scores change this system by measuring trustworthiness based on blockchain activity. Instead of collateral, borrowers build their reputation through consistent behavior and positive transaction history.Blockchain identity plays a key role in this model. It connects a user’s wallet activity to their creditworthiness. Decentralized lending platforms use smart contracts to analyze this data. The system can reward users who pay back loans on time with better credit…

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of the Strategic Crypto Reserve shook the markets and turned traders risk-averse after the pump and dump on Monday. Bitcoin closed February at the most negative returns, down 17.39%, for the first time since 2014.  Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and the made in USA category of altcoins XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA) are part of the strategic reserve. Market participants were optimistic in their response to the announcement before turning fearful and ushering over $1.07 billion in liquidations on Monday. As traders reel from the aftermath of the series of events, traders look forward to…

Quick take: The 30-year old venture firm, which started investing in Crypto in 2014, says its strategy is focused on backing founders at “day zero.” According to Foundation, 80% of its investments take place before the target projects generated a single dollar of revenue. The firm says its network of talent, customers, and domain experts can help founders in making trajectory-shifting decisions. Foundation Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage tech startups, has launched its 11th fund. The $600 million new fund targets early-stage crypto, fintech and AI projects, the firm posted on a blog post. The 30-year-old…

Solana saw nearly half a billion dollars in outflows last month as investors shifted to what were perceived to be safer digital assets, reflecting growing uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.Solana (SOL) was hit by over $485 million worth of outflows over the past 30 days, with investor capital mainly flowing to Ethereum, Arbitrum and the BNB Chain.The capital exodus came amid a wider flight to “safety” among crypto market participants, according to a Binance Research report shared with Cointelegraph.Solana outflows. Source: deBridge, Binance Research“Overall, there is a broader flight towards safety in crypto markets, with Bitcoin dominance increasing 1% in…

Flowdesk, a French crypto trading firm with expertise in market making and liquidity provision, has raised $52 million in an extension funding round, taking its overall funding to $102 million. The new capital, raised through a combination of equity and debt, will fuel the company’s expansion into new geographies and the opening of a dedicated crypto-credit desk. Strategic Funding Breakdown: The round was led by HV Capital in the equity component, with Eurazeo, Cathay Innovation, and ISAI VC also chipping in. BlackRock-managed funds contributed the debt capital. Interestingly, HV Capital has gained a seat on the board of Flowdesk in…

As of now, Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading at approximately $0.2033—after experiencing a 4.94% increase in the past 24 hours—yet it remains down by 20.03% over the last 30 days. Dogecoin Price Analysis Recent technical analysis has revealed promising signs that Dogecoin might be poised for a bullish reversal. Notably, several analysts have identified a Dragonfly Doji candlestick pattern on the daily chart. This pattern, typically found at the bottom of a downtrend, suggests that selling pressure could be easing and that buyers may soon step in. The Dragonfly Doji is significant because it signals indecision in the market and can…

Bitcoin (BTC) has declined by more than 15% since Feb. 3—when US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada—and was trading for as low as around $86,400 as of March 5.BTC/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingViewSimultaneously, investors have withdrawn over $3.50 billion in assets from US-based Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) since Feb. 3, according to Farside Investors data.Let’s examine why news of Trump’s tariffs is leading to selloffs in the Bitcoin market.Economic uncertainty sours risk-on appetite The US imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China on March 4, raising concerns…

SUI, one of the most closely watched cryptocurrencies, is flashing warning signs as its weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) dips below the critical 50% threshold, bringing the cryptocurrency to the $2.36 significant support level.  This key technical indicator, often used to gauge market momentum, suggests a potential shift in sentiment from bullish to bearish. With the RSI now signaling weakening buying pressure, investors are left wondering: Is this the beginning of a prolonged downturn for SUI?  SUI’s Weekly RSI Breakdown: A Sign Of Weakening Momentum SUI’s recent drop in its weekly RSI below the key 50% threshold signals a shift…

Coral Gables, Florida, February 26th, 2025, Chainwire Reental’s RNT token is revolutionizing the future of real estate investment through blockchain technology. Reental, a leading Spanish proptech company specializing in real estate tokenization, has successfully launched RNT, a revolutionary utility token designed to enhance investment opportunities and transform the global real estate market. With a thriving community of over 21,877 investors from 90 countries, Reental is making real estate investment more accessible, transparent, and profitable through blockchain innovation. The platform has successfully tokenized 82 real estate properties, raising a total of $57,192,481. RNT’s Role in Real Estate Tokenization RNT serves as…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. AI agents are on the way. In these first few months of the year, there’s a wave of investment and excitement in this space, with autonomous assistants promising to take on more personal and professional tasks. From trading partners to science researchers, the applications are expansive.  But there’s a critical gap between promise and performance—agents are only as capable as the data they can access. Often, this data is pulled from a patchwork of siloed, unverified, or…