Sberbank Issues First Crypto Backed Loan in Russia

Local media reports indicate that Sberbank, Russia’s largest banking institution, issued a loan to a local miner using cryptocurrency as collateral. While the transaction is just a pilot, it represents a first for the company and the country, marking an expansion in the use of these assets. Sberbank Registers First Loan Using Cryptocurrency as Collateral … Read more

Solana ETFs’ 2025 Debut: Fast Start, Strong Demand, Measured Finish

Launched in Q4 2025, solana spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) wasted no time attracting capital. Strong early inflows, rising liquidity, and steady asset growth position them as a credible new player heading into 2026. A Late Launch With Immediate Traction: Solana ETFs in 2025 Solana ETFs didn’t have the luxury of a full calendar year, but … Read more

Bitcoin’s Big Squeeze: Bulls and Bears Brace for a Breakout Brawl

Bitcoin is trading at $87,752, with a market cap flexing at $1.75 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.69 billion. The day’s price action ranged from $87,363 to $87,893, showcasing the asset’s current preference for tightly wound indecision over fireworks. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily chart paints a picture of consolidation purgatory. Following a … Read more

2025: The Year Bitcoin Mining Reached Zettahash Scale and Redefined Network Security

Bitcoin’s mining sector spent 2025 rewriting the record books, powering the network from an already massive 801 exahashes per second at the start of the year into the historic zettahash era by September. Bitcoin’s Miners Powered Through Thin Fees This Year but Still Broke Into the Zettahash Era Bitcoin’s 2025 mining story begins with a … Read more

USX Suffers Sudden Secondary Market Depeg

The Solana-based stablecoin USX experienced a sharp but temporary depeg overnight, dropping as low as $0.10 on secondary markets following a rapid liquidity drain. The incident unfolded across decentralized exchanges, where selling pressure overwhelmed available liquidity and pushed prices far below the expected $1 peg. Blockchain security firm PeckShield was among the first to flag … Read more

Solflare Brings Prediction Markets Inside The Wallet

Solana wallet Solflare has introduced prediction markets directly inside its wallet, marking a major expansion of what on-chain wallets can do beyond storage, swaps, and staking. Users can now trade real-world outcomes across sports, politics, crypto, culture, technology, and more, without leaving the app they already use. The feature is powered by Kalshi, the regulated … Read more

USD1 Crosses $3 Billion Milestone

USD1 has officially surpassed $3 billion in market capitalization, marking a major milestone for the fast-emerging stablecoin and signaling accelerating momentum across both Web2 and Web3 ecosystems. The figure places USD1 among the fastest-scaling digital dollars in the market, even as broader crypto conditions remain volatile. The update was confirmed by World Liberty Financial, which … Read more