Author: Vickie Helm

This mobile application aims to compete with banks and large fintech companies. Users can earn up to 9% annual interest with insurance protection on deposits up to $1 million. Individuals can fund their accounts using stablecoins, bank accounts, or debit cards and enjoy interest rates 24/7. Aave Labs, the organization behind lending protocol Aave, is shaking up the personal finance industry with a new savings app. The Aave app, introduced today, aims to compete with high-yield financial companies and traditional banks, giving users the opportunity to grow their deposit returns without sacrificing security. Most importantly, the innovative financial application offers…

Exchanges faced a familiar challenge when the market crashed a few weeks ago. The question was how well they could protect users in an industry built on volatility. For KuCoin Managing Director Alicia Kao, that tension defines her daily work. She describes the exchange’s mission as being both a gateway for innovation and a gatekeeper of trust. These two roles rarely align easily. In a conversation with BeInCrypto, Kao talked about how KuCoin balances innovation and protection, adapts to stricter regulations, and upgrades its technology to serve both institutional and retail users. Becoming a “trusted exchange” in the institutional era…

The savvy trader locked in more than $2.5 million in a long Starknet position opened three days ago. He rotated into HYPE with a 10x long worth approximately $2.98 million. Hyperliquid’s token could be poised for a rally. Despite the current widespread bearish mood, smart money participants are celebrating gains that are supporting Bitcoin near the $95,000 level. A trader is attracting attention for his high-stakes leveraged bets. According to on-chain tracker Lookonchain, the player secured over $2.5 million in profits with a well-timed long on Starknet (STRK) three days ago. Most interestingly, he has turned his attention to a…

Although there are some complexities in the recently proposed Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act, a clearer picture is starting to form regarding the oversight of the crypto market, according to Jeff Park, chief investment officer at ProCapBTC.In an interview with crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano published on YouTube on Friday, Park said, “The CFTC will have more territory in crypto than the SEC,” while stressing that “there are still complexities with different stakeholders.””In my opinion, that’s the right direction to go,” he said. “The CFTC is involved in all aspects of financial innovation, including managing capital efficiency, leveraged and derivative products,” he…

The largest tokenized RWA has debuted on the BNB chain. Investors can now access tokenized USD yield on a user-friendly platform. Real-world assets exceeded $36 billion, following a 6% increase in the previous month. The BNB Chain welcomed a new resident today as BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUILD) went live on the platform. Strategic launch leveraging Securitize’s compliant tokenization platform and Wormhole adds one of the most regulated digital assets to Binance’s thriving financial ecosystem. The strategic move comes amid a huge spotlight on real-world assets, which have seen their value rise 6% in the past month to…

The United States stands at a crossroads in the debate over our nation’s financial future and free market innovation. This battle revolves around cryptocurrency, a technology that has the power to create jobs, drive new industries, and expand opportunity for hardworking Americans. The choice before us is simple. Will we embrace cryptocurrencies as a tool for economic freedom, or will we impose more red tape and regulations to stifle competition and protect the entrenched status quo? At the center of the discussion is something called a stablecoin, a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value of one US dollar. Stablecoins…

Supply on Ethereum exchanges hit multi-month lows, indicating significant accumulation. Solana price is falling as the bears threaten to drop below $163-$165. ZEC has fallen 25% in the past 24 hours after showing solid gains over the past few sessions. Cryptocurrencies had a mixed performance on Tuesday, with most tokens losing momentum after yesterday’s rally. The value of all digital tokens fell 2% in the past 24 hours to $3.51 trillion, while Bitcoin hovered at $104,340. In this article, we will assess the current altcoin landscape by analyzing Ethereum, Solana, and Zcash. Ethereum exchange supply hits record low The second-largest…

The partnership aims to enhance liquidity and institutional custody of SUI assets. We offer compliant cold storage, regulatory solutions, and transparent audits. SUI rose nearly 5% last week. Crypto.com exchange has announced a strategic partnership with the Sui Foundation, which handles the thriving Sui blockchain. According to an official announcement, the move aims to expand liquidity, institutional-grade custody, and compliance for the platform’s native coin, SUI. Sui’s momentum against financial institutions is getting worse. @cryptocom launches regulated custody and liquidity support for $SUI, giving financial institution customers a secure and compliant way to store, manage and access deep liquidity in…

In their research, Budish and Sundam focus on an “ideal” data structure for stablecoins that is backed not only by “truly secure claims to maintain stability (i.e. central bank reserves and short-term government bonds)” but also by the rule of law. In this case, we found that blockchain technology has the potential to reduce the cost of existing transactions and enable new ones. An ideal blockchain also has the potential to significantly reduce back-office costs in the financial industry by automating and speeding up transaction settlement. And creating more competition could reduce costs. “One interpretation of our analysis, which seems…

Businesses and developers can now view Hedera’s complete transaction history in Google BigQuery. Track NFTs, DeFi trends, and tokenized assets across multiple platforms. HBAR price has increased by nearly 10% in the past 24 hours. As the cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery, Hedera Hashgraph is moving towards greater blockchain transparency. According to today’s press release, blockchain has joined the Google BigQuery public dataset. This integration will enable developers, enterprises, and analysts to query the complete transaction history of Hedera, as well as major networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, and Tron. Hedera has been added to @GoogleCloud BigQuery public…