Kontigo, the Stablecoin-Focused Fintech, Compensates More Than 1,000 Users Following Security Breach
Kontigo reimbursed 1,005 users $340,905 after a breach, as CEO Jesus Castillo confirmed his own account was affected by the incident.
Morgan Stanley Seeks Approval for Spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as 2026 Investment Inflows Roar In and Other Key Financial Updates
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Telegram Reports Impressive Revenue Surge to $870 Million in First Half of 2025 with Ambitious $2 Billion Annual Goal, According to Financial Times
Telegram’s H1 2025 revenue climbed 65% to $870 million, while Toncoin write-downs and $500 million in frozen bonds have added pressure.
MarketVector and Amplify Launch Innovative Stablecoin and Tokenization Benchmark ETFs
The new products offer indirect, regulated exposure to companies building stablecoin and real-world asset infrastructure as adoption accelerates.
Bitcoin Confronts Major Resistance at $95K as BTC Struggles to Compete with Gold Prices
Bitcoin halted its gains as sellers came out to suppress BTC price upside close to $95,000, with the key weekly close target now in place.
Polymarket Introduces Taker Fees for 15-Minute Crypto Markets to Support Liquidity Rebates
While most Polymarket categories remain fee-free, the platform has enabled fees on its 15-minute crypto markets to fund maker rebates.
Lighter Launches Round-the-Clock 24/5 Equity Perpetual Contracts on Leading Onchain Exchange
The move comes amid a rapid period of growth for the now-dominant onchain perps platform Lighter, including its native LIT token launch.
Community Banks Raise Concerns Over Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Loophole in GENIUS Platform
Community bankers are pressing lawmakers to draw clear boundaries for yield-generating stablecoins, arguing it could draw away deposits.
Understanding the Rapid Decline of Crypto-Treasury Stocks Compared to Their Underlying Assets
Crypto-treasury stocks can fall harder than the coins they hold. Leverage, valuation premiums, dilution risk and equity market structure amplify downside moves.
XRP Price Begins to Align with Gold's Remarkable 180% Surge Over Several Years, According to Analyst
XRP mirrors gold’s past breakout pattern, fueling speculation of an $8–$10 rally in 2026 if the fractal continues to play out.
The Collapse of Iran’s Currency Highlights Bitcoin as a Viable Escape Strategy
As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies.
Canaan Launches Innovative Initiative to Cultivate Tomatoes Using Heat Generated from Bitcoin Mining
The pilot aims to capture most of the electricity consumed by liquid-cooled mining servers and recycle it into a closed-loop heating system.