James Carter

Solana-focused DeFi Development Corp. is expanding its Treasury Accelerator program, allocating between $5 million and $75 million to each Digital Asset Treasury (DAT). Profits from these investments will be used to acquire more Solana tokens, aiming to increase shareholder value and accelerate the company’s Solana holdings. The firm also seeks to promote SOL treasury strategies globally.

Prediction markets, where trading contracts tied to future events occur, are seeing a boom with multiple platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi positioning to dominate, says Bernstein analysts. Regulatory clarity and the strong interest in mainstream adoption are seen as the major driving forces in their growth. This article dives deep into the unfolding intersection of crypto, AI, and news in the booming prediction market.

Binance Coin or BNB surges to a new all-time high of $992 backed by enhanced network activity and Binance’s potential deal with the Department of Justice. The week witnessed a 10% increase in BNB value and a 13.6% rise since September, marking a 35% increase from its previous peak in 2024. The spotlight on the network intensifies with the launch of two tokens STBL and ASTER, sparking investor interest in decentralized exchanges.

MANTRA announces a mainnet upgrade featuring native support for EVM and CosmWasm contracts. This upgrade enables Solidity-based apps deployment without code modifications, and tokenization of current Ethereum DeFi protocols. The MultiVM setup, alongside the dual environment, aims at facilitating institutional tokenization and cross-ecosystem dApps. The article further talks about compliance and protocol layer, and wider industry trends related to tokenization of real-world assets in 2025. Discover MANTRA’s governance expansion, future updates, and the Agentic Summit.

Discover how ProfitableMining is paving the way for BTC, ETH, XRP, and DOGE holders to generate passive income amidst market volatility. The platform offers AI-optimized cloud mining, eco-friendly infrastructure, flexible contracts, and daily settlements, making it a top choice for investors looking to maximize their cryptocurrency earnings. Enjoy the perks of green mining without technical expertise.

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices remained steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision, anticipated to influence crypto trading into the year-end. The article examines the expectations for a quarter-point cut, its potential impact on the crypto market, and highlights recent flows into crypto ETFs. The impending Federal Open Market Committee meeting has traders and analysts speculating on the potential resurgence in crypto prices.

Discover how Crypto Finance’s new system, AnchorNote, is revolutionizing digital asset trading for institutional clients. Enabling off-exchange settlement and connectivity to multiple venues while ensuring capital efficiency and risk reduction, the service promises to bridge the gap between security and capital efficiency. Learn more about this innovative offering, starting in Switzerland and expanding across Europe.

Faryar Shirzad, the Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase disputes claims that stablecoins pose a risk to the financial system. He suggests the resistance from banks is more down to potential revenue loss from the shift towards digital currency. He encourages banks to embrace the change as it could lead to lower costs and quicker settlement times. The article also explores the UK’s concerns over the impact of stablecoins on its financial industry.

Contrary to popular belief, stablecoins do not pose a risk to the financial system, says Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad. In a recent blog post, he defends the rising usage of stablecoins, dismissing claims about the threat of bank deposit outflows. Despite the opposition from banks, Shirzad urges acceptance of the new technology, hinting at potential benefits like faster settlement times, lowered banking costs, and 24/7 payments. He anticipates future growth, predicting positive impacts on the financial industry worldwide.

Discover the latest development in the Ethena Foundation’s proposed activation of the synthetic dollar protocols fee switch set to boost ENA holders. Learn about the impressive metrics like a $14 billion market cap for USDe, a 226% rise in ENA token value, and the all-time high market capitalization of $5.6 billion for the ENA token.

Around 42% of the existing Bitcoin supply might turn illiquid by 2032 due to the current rate of treasury firm buying, based on a report by Fidelity. The research identified two groups which could be considered as having an illiquid supply – long-term Bitcoin holders and publicly-traded firms with a minimum of 1,000 Bitcoins. The report suggests a potential boost to Bitcoin’s price due to the dwindling availability in the open market. With Bitcoin holdings set to increase among these groups, Fidelity anticipates over 8.3 million BTC becoming illiquid by Q2 2032.

World Liberty Financial’s price action sees support from crucial technical zones including the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement, point of control, and VWAP levels, indicating potential upward momentum. The article discusses WLFI’s price performance, key resistance and support levels, as well as future price expectations. Learn how predicted volume support might bolster a bullish case for this financial token.