Crypto, Forex & Blockchain News

Bitget Wallet has introduced an update integrating Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP-7702, enabling users to pay transaction fees with stablecoins like USDT, USDC, or BGB. The new feature spans both EVM and non-EVM ecosystems, making transacting across multiple chains easier and positioning Bitget Wallet in direct competition with gas abstraction initiatives of rival platforms including MetaMask, OKX Wallet, and Base App.

Coinbase Global acquires on-chain private investment platform Echo for $375 million, making it the 8th acquisition made by Coinbase this year. Echo will continue to operate as an independent platform, with plans to incorporate its public token sale product, Sonar, into Coinbase in the future.

Discover how Meteora, the third-largest DEX on Solana, is preparing for its token launch and presale, aiming for a $1 billion FDV. This new product suite includes launch facilities and dynamic fees, positioning Meteora as a premier platform for Solana token launches. The platform’s volume greatly increased in 2025 upon the introduction of the TRUMP memecoin’s initial liquidity pool.

Blockchain CEO Eli Ben-Sasson is confident that corporate-controlled blockchains will not last, arguing that they are not in line with the fundamental decentralized nature of blockchain technology. He believes that while they may boost short-term mainstream adoption, users will eventually abandon these chains. This piece also discusses the argument of corporate pressure to adopt blockchain technologies and the potential for corporate-owned chains to benefit the owning companies.

Corporate-controlled blockchains are facing skepticism as users demand true decentralization and self-sovereignty. StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson predicts many corporate blockchains will eventually fail, lacking user engagement and the core benefits of decentralization. The future of blockchain, as discussed in this article, centers on user choice, transparency, and the technology’s original promise to disrupt centralized control rather than reinforce it.

BitMine makes headlines with a strategic $250 million Ethereum acquisition, boosting its holdings to over 3.3 million ETH and signaling strong institutional confidence in ETH. The company’s aggressive accumulation positions it as a market leader and highlights the growing trend of institutional investment in Ethereum amid rising volatility and anticipated network upgrades. Discover how BitMine’s bold strategy is shaping investor sentiment, driving stock gains, and influencing the future of the crypto and blockchain landscape.

Major global banks and asset managers are accelerating their adoption of digital assets, stablecoins, and blockchain technology, as highlighted at the recent Digital Asset Summit. Learn how institutions like Citi, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock are driving the convergence of traditional and digital finance through stablecoin innovation, tokenization, crypto custody, and regulatory collaboration, signaling a new era in global financial services.

Ozak AI’s $OZ token combines artificial intelligence with decentralized blockchain technology, offering innovative trading tools, a secure ecosystem, and strong strategic partnerships. With robust tokenomics, a Certik audit, and huge ROI potential, $OZ stands out as a leading investment for 2024 amid soaring demand for AI-powered altcoins and decentralized finance solutions.

Solana’s top decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, launches Ultra V3, a new trading engine providing faster, cheaper, and secure transactions. The upgrade offers improved protection against sandwich attacks and lower execution fees, positively impacting traders and the Solana ecosystem. The move also includes expanded gasless support and reduced minimum trade size for retail users.