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Polygon Labs starts Katana network with 3 DeFi apps?

Polygon Labs is adjusting its direction based on how people actually use blockchain networks. After early collaborations with well-known companies ended, the focus has shifted to practical on-chain activity. Katana reflects this change by aiming to support lending, trading, and…

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Can Conduit reshape cross border payments after raising $36M

Cross-border payments have always been slow, expensive, and difficult to navigate—especially for businesses trying to scale across continents. While traditional banking systems continue to rely on outdated infrastructure, some fintech companies are rewriting the rules. Among them is Conduit, a…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Cathie Wood Thinks Memecoins May Struggle to Stay Relevant

The rise of memecoins has taken the crypto market by storm, drawing in both excitement and skepticism. While some see these tokens as a chance for quick profits, others, like ARK Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood, remain unconvinced. She believes most…