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Sonic continues to make waves in DeFi after its rebranding from Fantom. At the beginning of 2025, the new chain had $27 million in total value locked (TVL) a few days after its official launch. On February 19, the network crossed the $500 million mark and the next day it hit $600 million. Here are three of the fastest-growing DeFi apps on Sonic right now: Euler Expands on Sonic After Recent Integration Euler is a multi-chain lending protocol whose latest v2 integrated with Sonic at the beginning of February. Its TVL on Sonic surged from zero to over $17 million…

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank has taken a step to advance its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology using central bank money. The decision, announced on Feb. 20 in a press release, aims to integrate distributed ledger technology with the existing TARGET Services infrastructure. The ECB’s approach will follow a two-track strategy. The first track focuses on rapidly developing a safe and efficient platform for DLT-based settlements while ensuring interoperability with TARGET Services. The second track will explore a long-term integrated solution for settling distributed ledger technology-based transactions in central bank money, including foreign…

Kaito AI, a crypto intelligence platform, is allocating 20% of its total token supply to airdrops and incentives, aiming to reward early supporters and encourage adoption.  Kaito AI brands itself as the “ultimate Web3 information platform” and is set to distribute 10% of its total tokens to early community members, Genesis NFT holders, and key ecosystem participants. This move is generating excitement, but concerts about token distribution remain.  In a Feb. 20 post on X, the platform shared that 19.5% of its tokens would be set aside expressly for airdrops and long-term incentives, while 56.6% of its tokens would be…

In today’s digital world, where automation and scripting are essential for developers, security remains a paramount concern. One of the simplest ways to install developer tools is through scripts downloaded directly from the internet. However, this convenience also comes with inherent risks, especially when dealing with external sources.Web3j is a security-focused project. It has taken steps to reduce risks from running installer scripts. This includes protecting against remote code execution (RCE) threats.The Problem: A Risk in ConvenienceWeb3j provides installation scripts to make setup easier for developers. Typically, users can run the following commands to install Web3j:On macOS/Linux:curl -L get.web3j.io |…

Journalist Posted: February 20, 2025 Brazil approves its first spot XRP ETF, boosting institutional adoption and market interest. Braza Group launches a stablecoin on XRP Ledger and joins Brazil’s DREX blockchain initiative. The anticipation surrounding altcoin ETFs in 2025 continues to build, with Brazil making a significant move by approving its first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). Brazil gives green light to XRP ETF For context, the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários, Brazil’s securities regulator, has given the green light to the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund.  This coincides with XRP trading at $2.70 after a hike of 6.04% in the…

Think back through Bitcoin’s history. I guarantee you a handful of events just popped into your mind first, like landmarks. If you kept thinking your mind probably started filling in from there with those landmark events as anchors.Don’t take these as hard predictions, ignore the coating of hyperbole I can’t stop myself from adding everywhere, and note these don’t come with dates. I’m going to run through a list of “watershed moments” or macro-scale shifts in things that I think are practically guaranteed to happen or begin in the next decade.— A Visit To The US Supreme Court —Bitcoin creates…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. BitGo, a popular crypto custody service firm, has now introduced over-the-counter (OTC) trading for digital assets. This will allow traders to trade in derivatives of more than 250 digital assets. BitGo will also offer yield-generating products and lending services. Matt Ballensweig, BitGo’s CEO, said that this desk is a great opportunity for traders to benefit from a full-service desk that includes spots, derivatives, and lending. BitGo now holds more than $100B in assets. It seems to have timed its desk launch perfectly. Thanks to the arrival of Trump, crypto OTC trading doubled in…

What does the current market status say about the future of digital currencies? Reflecting the market volatility, the TRUMP coin, which was peaking at $75, has declined to $17.63. This sent shockwaves, leaving many investors uncertain. Meanwhile, the MELANIA coin has also experienced a significant drop. Currently priced at $1.42, the coin is adding to the market volatility. The crypto market is in complete chaos! Defying the chaotic market scenario, there are five standout cryptocurrencies promising massive gains in 2025. The primary reason behind these coins’ resilience is their innovative technologies. The question is which is the best crypto to…

Homepage > News > Finance > Digital asset payments to surge 82% by 2026: report Digital asset payments will surge over 80% over the next two years as friendlier regulations boost user confidence, a new report projects. Meanwhile, tokenization is impacting the payments industry, with Mastercard (NASDAQ: MA) revealing that it tokenized 30% of its transactions from 2024. Digital asset payments to explode: report The surge in digital asset prices in recent years, which has pushed the sector’s overall market cap above $3 trillion, has sparked the growth of almost every other digital asset use case, from NFTs to DeFi.…

Kaito AI has unveiled its tokenomics, sparking concerns over insider allocations. Kaito AI (KAITO) has officially announced the tokenomics for its KAITO token. More than half (56.67%) of the total supply is allocated to Community and Ecosystem, according to Kaito’s official website.  This includes 19.5% set aside for airdrops and incentives, 32.2% for ecosystem expansion, 10% for early community rewards, and 7.5% for long-term creator incentives. Additionally, 5% of the supply will go toward liquidity incentives, while 10% is reserved for the Foundation to ensure sustainable development. The remaining distribution includes 25% for core contributors, 8.3% for early backers, and…