Blockchain company StarkWare has unveiled zero-knowledge (ZK) prover STARK Two (S-two), enabling enhanced privacy and verification on everyday devices like phones, laptops and browsers. The company said the new ZK prover allows users to generate complex cryptographic proofs from the client side. This means users can generate ZK-proofs directly on their devices instead of relying […]
Fintech companies Taurus and Parafin have partnered to deliver blockchain infrastructure to financial institutions in Europe and Latin America — a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of crypto custody and settlement services across both regions. As part of the partnership, Taurus has integrated its product suite into Parafin’s institutional platform, creating an end-to-end solution […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework designed for AI, has officially launched AI Payment, a foundational infrastructure that enables AI agents to search, shop, and pay autonomously using cryptocurrency, across both digital platforms and real-world retail environments. By launching AI Payment, AEON is constructing a comprehensive […]
Reflecting on the need for cash as a fallback for more modern payment systems, Buterin stated that ethereum should be prepared to fulfill that role, retaining all the properties of physical money, such as privacy and resiliency. Vitalik Buterin States Ethereum Should Be Ready to Substitute Cash While cash is being phased out, with its […]
The United Kingdom is leading the world in increasing cryptocurrency ownership among its population in 2025, outpacing economies including the United States, according to a new study by Gemini. Gemini, the US-based crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, on May 27 released its latest “State of Crypto” report, giving insights into changes in […]
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s RSI has dropped 15% and is now below the overbought threshold. Bitcoin futures flip bearish with a 43% decline in perpetual CVD. Analysts predict Bitcoin could reach $150,000 as long as a key support level holds. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price hit fresh all-time highs of nearly $112,000 on May 23, gaining 50% from […]
Luxembourg classified virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as high-risk entities for money laundering in its 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA), highlighting concerns over the crypto industry’s exposure to financial crime. According to the report, the inherent risk level of VASPs is deemed “High,” driven by factors including transaction volume, client reach, distribution channels, legal structures […]
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks during his tenure at the CFTC, will leverage his experience in regulatory matters […]
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s Bitcoin premium has reached almost $600,000 per coin, as Asia’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm pushes forward with its plan to purchase 21,000 BTC by 2026. Metaplanet’s stockholders are paying more than a fivefold premium on Bitcoin (BTC) when investing in the Japanese company, according to a report by 10x Research published […]
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s Bitcoin premium has reached almost $600,000 per coin, as Asia’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm pushes forward with its plan to purchase 21,000 BTC by 2026. Metaplanet’s stockholders are paying more than a fivefold premium on Bitcoin (BTC) when investing in the Japanese company, according to a report by 10x Research published […]
Crypto exchange Bitget has entered the expanding market for crypto investment products with the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset backed by tokenized real-world assets. The company announced that BGUSD offers an annual yield of 4%, which is credited daily to users’ spot accounts. Subscriptions to BGUSD can be made using either USDC (USDC) […]
Crypto exchange Bitget has entered the expanding market for crypto investment products with the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset backed by tokenized real-world assets. The company announced that BGUSD offers an annual yield of 4%, which is credited daily to users’ spot accounts. Subscriptions to BGUSD can be made using either USDC (USDC) […]
