Coinbase and Better Launch Crypto-Backed Mortgage Product Through Fannie Mae Channel
Coinbase and Better launch crypto-backed mortgages, letting homebuyers use bitcoin or USDC as collateral without selling assets.
USR Exploit Exposes Critical Flaws in DeFi Vault Risk Management
A $25M USR exploit reveals how poor vault curation turned a $4.9K position into $6.2M in losses—highlighting systemic risks in DeFi yield strategies and the urgent need for real-time risk management.
Sanctum Launches Mobile App on Solana Seeker, Teases “Seeker Season”
Sanctum launches its mobile app on Solana Seeker, offering up to 10% APY on SOL, XP rewards, and a new “Seeker Season” campaign designed to gamify long-term staking.
Kraken Freezes IPO Plans Due To Market Concerns
Kraken has paused its IPO plans amid weakening crypto markets, signaling a slowdown in public listings as firms shift focus toward infrastructure, compliance, and steady revenue models.
Tally Shuts Down as DAO Governance Demand Fades in Post-Gensler Era
Tally, the governance platform behind Uniswap and Arbitrum DAOs, is shutting down as shifting regulation and weak demand challenge the future of decentralized governance.
Sanctum Launches Infinity V2, Delivers A Solana-First Continuous Yield Model
Sanctum launches Infinity V2, introducing continuous yield for Solana LSTs, improved APY consistency, and a redesigned liquidity model for staking ecosystems.
TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to April 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2026 has been postponed to April 2027 due to regional uncertainty affecting travel and logistics. Tickets remain valid or can be transferred to TOKEN2049 Singapore.
Wilder World Teases Shanty Town Release
Wilder World co-founder teases Shanty Town, a new district where autonomous agents mine resources as the team tests its on-chain game economy.
Jupiter Launches Offerbook Lending Protocol
Jupiter introduces Offerbook, a peer-to-peer lending protocol on Solana that enables fixed-term loans using tokens, NFTs, and RWAs as collateral.
BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF
BlackRock launches the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), allowing investors to gain ether exposure while earning staking rewards through a Nasdaq-listed fund.
FDIC Says Stablecoins Won’t Receive Deposit Insurance
FDIC Chairman Travis Hill says stablecoin holders will not receive federal deposit insurance under the GENIUS Act, including through pass-through arrangements, as regulators finalize implementation rules.
DoubleZero Launches Phase II of Delegation Program as Multicast Upgrade Goes Live on Solana
DoubleZero launches Phase II of its Delegation Program on March 9, expanding Solana validator incentives to new regions and introducing multicast networking to improve performance.
Sanctum Begins Internal Testing for Upcoming Sanctum App
Sanctum has begun internal testing of the Sanctum App with a small cohort of community members, marking the first step toward early access for waitlist users.
Wilder World Restructures Team, Shifts Toward AI-First Development Strategy
Wilder World announces a shift to an AI-first studio model, restructuring its team while introducing AI agents and workflows to accelerate metaverse development.
Kraken Secures Federal Reserve Master Account, Gaining Direct Access to U.S. Payment Rails
Kraken becomes the first crypto-native firm to secure a Federal Reserve master account, gaining direct access to U.S. payment rails and marking a milestone in crypto’s integration with the traditional financial system.
Dragonfly Closes $650 Million Fourth Fund as Crypto VC Faces a Bear Market Shakeout
The raise gives Dragonfly one of the largest new crypto war chests at a time when venture funding across the sector remains under pressure.