Crypto’s Trust Deficit: CTO Details Plan to Restore Confidence Trust After ‘Scared Capital’ Retreat

The digital asset space faces a crisis of confidence, driven by extreme volatility and systemic failures like the Oct. 10 flash crash. To rebuild trust, Byrrgis CTO Robert Freeman has proposed a strategy centered on radical transparency, real-time threat detection, and zero-trust security architecture. Crypto’s Confidence Crisis Profound disillusionment now defines the digital asset landscape. … Read more

The Institutional Divide: Is Blockchain Ready for TradFi? Experts Weigh In on TPS vs. Reliability

The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” highlights significant growth in digital asset adoption, spurred by advancements in blockchain infrastructure. However, experts are divided on whether current blockchain infrastructure meets enterprise needs. Metrics of Mainstream Adoption The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” indicates that an improved blockchain infrastructure has been pivotal in … Read more

Bealls Partners With Flexa to Accept Bitcoin, Ether, and More at 660 US Retail Stores

Bealls Inc., the 110-year-old U.S. retailer with more than 660 locations nationwide, has integrated Flexa’s digital payments technology to allow customers to pay in-store using bitcoin, ether, and dozens of other digital currencies. Bealls Adds Flexa Integration, Bringing Bitcoin Payments to U.S. Shoppers According to the announcement, the integration makes Bealls one of the first … Read more

TRM Labs Study Flags Rising Criminal Use of Stablecoins Despite 99% Licit Activity

A recent TRM Labs study highlights the dual nature of stablecoins, showing both their massive growth and increasing role in criminal activity, alongside shifts in global crypto adoption. The Dual Role of Speed and Cost Stablecoin transaction volumes reached a record high of over $4 trillion between January and July of this year, according to … Read more

Jack Dorsey Doubles Down on Satoshi’s Original Vision: Bitcoin Is Money

Block founder Jack Dorsey has recently highlighted the relevance of bitcoin as a transactional element, allowing peer-to-peer settlements between two parties away from centralized organizations. “ Bitcoin is money,” he stressed, commenting on Square’s zero-fee processing for BTC payments. Jack Dorsey Pushes Satoshi’s Original Medium of Exchange Thesis: ‘ Bitcoin Is Money’ The Facts: Jack … Read more

Report: Under 20,000 Addresses Hold More Than 60% of Bitcoin’s Supply

Sani, co‑founder of Time Chain Index, a bitcoin onchain metrics platform, studied the bitcoin address dataset to estimate the number of network users. He found fewer than 20,000 addresses hold over 60% of the supply, while about 3.9 million active users hold the remainder. Report: Bitcoin Is Highly Concentrated, Users Likely Under 4 Million While … Read more

Ripple Highlights 3 Key Drivers Behind Institutional Digital Asset Adoption Surge

Banks are accelerating into digital assets with custody, stablecoins, and blockchain-driven operations leading the charge—three core shifts Ripple says are redefining institutional finance. 3 Strategic Shifts Powering Banks’ Move Into Digital Assets, Says Ripple Ripple shared insights last week, emphasizing that institutional adoption of digital assets is accelerating as banks and financial firms expand into … Read more

India and US Lead 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index: Chainalysis Report

The 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index highlights India and the U.S. as leaders, with APAC driving grassroots activity and North America benefiting from regulatory clarity. Bitcoin Still the Primary On-Ramp as Global Crypto Use Surges The 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index names India and the United States as the top countries for cryptocurrency adoption, underscoring … Read more

Institutions Driving Tokenized RWAs Market’s Breakout Phase, Kucoin Executive Says

A senior Kucoin executive says institutional adoption is the key driver behind the rapid growth of the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market. The executive believes the recently passed GENIUS Act could double the RWA market cap to $50 billion by year-end. Institutional Adoption: The Primary Catalyst According to Tika Lum, head of global business development … Read more