In 2019, Meta initiated a high-profile cryptocurrency project aiming to develop a digital currency that could function across its platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp. Despite the ambitious vision, the project was halted due to substantial regulatory pushback. However, recent developments…
CZ seeks pardon after 4 month sentence and $2B crypto deal
Changpeng Zhao, known widely as CZ, is making headlines once again following his formal request for a presidential pardon. Released from prison in late 2024 after serving a four-month sentence, Zhao has filed an official application seeking clemency from President…
Trump family tied to $2B crypto deal using their stablecoin
The latest developments in the cryptocurrency space reveal an intricate web of transactions and business strategies involving former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family. With stablecoins becoming a lucrative financial instrument, the Trump family’s involvement in this sector is…
eToro seeks $4 billion value with 10 million shares in US IPO
eToro is proceeding with its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, aiming for a valuation of up to $4 billion. The Israel-based trading platform filed documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares…
Did dao5 raise $222M after investing in Berachain and Bittensor?
Global venture funding has slowed under higher interest rates and a quieter IPO pipeline, yet blockchain investment shows persistent activity. In March 2025, venture firm dao5 closed a second fund worth $222 million, underscoring continuing confidence in digital‑asset infrastructure despite macroeconomic headwinds.…
Did Sam Altman’s Worldcoin go live in the U.S.?
The iris-scanning identity network backed by Sam Altman has moved from limited pilots to a national presence. After almost two years of global testing, the venture—now branded simply World—has switched on its orb scanners across six U.S. cities and begun…
Did Dinari raise $12.7M from Hack VC and Blockchange?
Dinari, a crypto firm based in California, has developed a blockchain-based solution allowing non-U.S. investors to purchase shares in American companies. The company recently disclosed a $12.7 million Series A funding round, led by Hack VC and Blockchange Ventures. Additional…
Unto Labs: $14.4M from Electric Capital, Framework Ventures?
Unto Labs, a newly emerging blockchain company, is positioning itself as a competitor to established players like Ethereum and Solana by developing a new infrastructure designed to overcome long-standing limitations in the crypto development landscape. Co-founded by former Ethereum and…
Will Visa launch stablecoin payments in Latin America?
Visa is expanding its presence in the digital payments space with a new product designed to enable stablecoin payments across six countries in Latin America. This move, made in collaboration with Bridge, a Stripe-owned company, illustrates a growing interest in…
Why Does Raoul Pal Prefer Sui Over Solana?
Former Goldman Sachs strategist Raoul Pal has never hidden his enthusiasm for high-performance blockchains. This week he singled out Sui (SUI) as the up-and-coming rival to Solana (SOL). Prices tell part of the story: while SUI climbed 21 % in…