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Ripple announces its aggressive leap into the stablecoin arena with RLUSD on Kraken, leaving investors to question the implications for XRP. Meanwhile, faster-rising altcoin Yeti Ouro is gaining considerable attention with its successful pre-sale and coupling GameFi with DeFi earning mechanisms in exciting new gaming project Yeti Go.

BlockDAG’s strategic partnership with SpaceDev aims to boost its growth and position it as a leading blockchain network by 2025. The collaboration aims to ramp up tech development and attract more developers. Additionally, initiatives such as the Ambassador Program, hackathons, and a grants program will foster innovation and community engagement. Joint marketing initiatives will strengthen BlockDAG’s brand recognition.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the need for a proactive approach to Bitcoin and crypto policy. President Trump signs an executive order to explore the establishment of a U.S. digital asset stockpile, and considers potential Bitcoin purchases for a reserve. The article also reveals that the U.S. government owns substantial Bitcoin holdings accumulated through criminal crackdowns. The proposed policy shift aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in digital asset management.

North Korean hackers steal $1.4 billion from Bybit by breaching a Mac laptop through a fake stock investment project, bypassing AWS security. The cyberattack is currently the largest crypto theft on record. The Mandiant investigation reveals various tactics used by the hacking group, including social engineering and session token hijacking. Bybit divulged that approximately 20% of the stolen funds remain untraceable. Post-attack, precautions have been put into place to enhance cybersecurity.

BlockDAG launches its first hackathon in partnership with HackerEarth, providing a $30m funds to web3 developers for creating new dApps, DeFi solutions and smart contracts. The global event offers an exclusive chance to explore and learn about decentralized applications with the chance to win funding. The program is open to all levels of developers and offers extensive networking and long-term growth opportunities.

WonderFi is exploring partnerships to introduce derivatives trading to its crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in Canada and Australia. They are planning to provide derivatives products like foreign exchange, indices, oil, metals, and select stocks. The collaboration will bring greater access to global financial markets within their trusted ecosystems. The new offerings are anticipated for late 2025 pending final agreements and regulatory approvals.

New meme coin XYZVerse is aiming for a 99,900% growth, offering a unique spin on the crypto trend by combining sports fandom with cryptocurrency. The token has already been named the Best New Meme Project. This post explores the potential of XYZVerse and the state of other popular meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.

New research proposes a decentralized block proposal system for Ethereum to combat the concentration of power among a few entities. The change could potentially cut Ethereum’s current 12-second slot time to 6-8 seconds while supporting Dankshardings future roll-up requirements. This comes amid leadership changes in the Ethereum Foundation and significant efforts to preserve Ethereum’s core values while driving optimization.

Solana is showing signs of recovery, gaining nearly 6% on Friday alongside Bitcoin. Despite a dip in total value of assets locked in the Solana chain, factors such as Solana-based meme coins and Solana futures by CME Group could influence its market dynamics and relevance. Furthermore, SOL on-chain analysis indicates a potential upward trend. In this article, insights on the state of Solana, market movers, and a future price forecast are vividly explained.