Author: Alice Monroe

Katana DeFi has launched its mainnet with a staggering $200 million in productive total value locked (TVL). This immediately places the katana defi network among the most capitalized DeFi layer-2 networks in 2025. Unlike traditional TVL that counts idle deposits, Katana’s productive TVL only measures actively utilized assets. These are deployed in lending, trading, or yield strategies. It’s not just a number; it’s a signal that DeFi is maturing. Developed by the Katana Foundation in association with Polygon Labs and GSR, the chain runs on Polygon’s CDK and OP Stack. It is finalized through Succinct SP1 zero knowledge proof. This…

Rex Osprey ETF put to the front of the line by introducing the U.S.’s first staked crypto exchange traded fund. It saw live launch on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This fund brings to table traditional ETF accessibility along with staking-based income generation. Thus, it presents a very unique play which may, in time, change how institutional and retail investors think of crypto returns. ETF Breakthrough Enables Staking Access The Rex Osprey ETF is set apart by its structural design. Rather than the typical RIC (registered investment company) model most ETFs use, the Reed Osprey ETF uses a C-corporate structure. This…

Nikita Bier who is the force behind the scenes at the founding of TBH and Gas has joined up with X. X is now under Musk in the role of new Head of Product. This is a move by Musk to turn X into a top-level platform. The platform includes AI, cryptocurrency, and community engagement. Bier’s past success with what they at the time didn’t take seriously enough will make this appointment very interesting to watch. In his announcement, Nikita Bier talked about how X impacted his personal and professional life. He put forth X as the primary platform for…

The U.S. The Justice Department reports that North Korea’s remote work scheme targeted American companies. The scheme involved the isolated regime passing off individuals as average Joes. They got remote jobs to carry out crypto theft and report back with details of data breaches. This scheme had national security implications. Reports confirm that the scam affected over 100 American entities, including well-known tech and defense companies. North Korean workers infiltrated systems using stolen identities. They used these identities to gain access to private info and financial systems. The Justice Department reported two main indictments, one arrest, and the seizure of…

In a shock move which outdoes the jolt of a double espresso, Vanadi Coffee’s shareholders have seen fit to support a €1 billion Bitcoin treasury plan. The struggling café chain, which operates six locations in Alicante, has emerged as Spain’s first public Bitcoin treasury company. On June 29, 2025, all parties approved the bold turnaround we’re reporting. Given Vanadi Coffee’s new Bitcoin initiative, some wonder if it creates a direct correlation to their ambitious growth plans. In 2024 Vanadi reported losses of €3.3 million and revenue which barely reached €2 million. The company is turning to crypto to turn things…

MicroStrategy has reached a record-breaking mark of 11 straight weeks of BTC purchase. This includes their most recent buy of 245 BTC for $26 million on June 23, 2025. Under the leadership of executive chairman Michael Saylor, the company now has 592,345 BTC. They have acquired it for about $40.61 billion as part of their comprehensive microstrategy bitcoin strategy, which continually evolves with new microstrategies for acquisition. It showcases their microstrategy bitcoin approach. With Bitcoin trading at nearly $107,000, their holdings are worth a shocking $63.6 billion. Saylor’s vision has put MicroStrategy at the head of the pack as the…

The BNB Maxwell Upgrade, which went live on June 30, 2025, is a game changer. The block times shrink from 1.5 seconds to 0.8 seconds with a target of 0.75 seconds. That is very close. This upgrade puts BNB Smart Chain into a league of some of the world’s fastest Layer-1 networks at present. It ensures almost instant transaction finality. Notably, it maintains an average of $0.04, which doesn’t see an increase in transaction costs. Maxwell also doesn’t only see changes in raw speed. In the three pillar approach of the BNB Maxwell Upgrade — BEP-524 (block time reduction), BEP-563…

South Korea’s stablecoin agenda is reshaping the nation’s investment landscape. Backed by President Lee Jae-myung’s crypto-friendly policies, retail investors are surging into digital assets at historic levels. A nationwide Hana Financial survey found that 27% of citizens aged 20–59 currently hold cryptocurrencies. Even more striking: 70% of all respondents plan to invest more within the next year. This crypto mania isn’t just for the young. In the 40’s age group the largest percentage at 31% followed by 30’s and 50’s. Also seeing that in their 50’s makes up 78% of the participants that see crypto as a long term wealth…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has pulled off a large-scale play in its Bitcoin strategy by acquiring 1,005 BTC for $108.1 million. This purchase adds to their total of 13,350 BTCS. In turn, it places them among the top five public corporate holders of Bitcoin in the world. They have outdone players like Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark. This puts Metaplanet in the run as Asia’s top corporate Bitcoin whale. CEO Simon Gerovich celebrated the move on X, calling it “a strategic leap toward institutional Bitcoin supremacy.” CEO Simon Gerovich reported that the company paid an average of $107,601 per Bitcoin for…

KraneShares, a New York based asset manager, has put in an application to the SEC for the launch of the Coinbase 50 Index ETF. This is a bold step to bring diverse cryptocurrency exposure to U.S. investors. The application, which was put in on June 26, 2025, marks out as one of the first to get regulatory approval for a multi asset crypto index fund in the U.S. The future looks promising for KraneShares ETFs investors. The ETF that is to track the Coinbase 50 Index features the top 50 digital assets by market capitalization. Bitcoin takes up 50% of…