Lighter, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, has launched its Ethereum Layer 2 public mainnet after eight months of beta testing. The protocol introduces verifiable ZK-based trading and kicks off the second season of its points program, running through 2025. Hyperliquid Rival Lighter Goes Live
In its latest report, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis estimates that the Brazilian economy moved $318.8 billion in cryptocurrency assets from July 2024 to June 2025. The numbers highlight the growing adoption of cryptocurrency in one of the largest and most consolidated economies of Latam. Crypto Adoption Overheats in Brazil: Over $300 Billion Moved Using Crypto
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a sustainable digital currency framework. Collaboration on a Sustainable Digital Currency Framework The Nigerian Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and
Thailand authorities arrested a Portuguese national on Oct. 2, 2025, who is accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud scheme that stole more than $586 million. Arrest Follows Journalist’s Tip A Portuguese national accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud operation that fleeced more than €500 million ($586 million) from victims
Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov stated that this move would be focused on establishing an experimental framework for facilitating cryptocurrency operations. The infrastructure would already be in development in a joint operation with the Bank of Russia, which already allows qualified investors to dabble in crypto investments. Russia Moving to Establish Key
Digital assets surged further into mainstream finance as tokenization, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption ignited a wave of unstoppable crypto momentum. Crypto’s Institutional Flip: Rate Cuts, Regulation Shifts, and Asset Floodgates Open Digital assets continued to push deeper into mainstream finance as institutions and regulators accelerated efforts to bring
Coinbase just supercharged crypto accessibility by embedding its elite Coinbase One service directly into Samsung Wallet, unlocking seamless benefits for over 75 million Galaxy users nationwide. Coinbase and Samsung Drive Crypto Access to 75 Million Galaxy Users Global technology and financial trends continue to intersect as major consumer brands integrate digital asset
Dalio, who is famous for founding Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest hedge funds, explained that while some already consider bitcoin as money, there were still problems with the asset’s legitimacy, given the vulnerabilities it might face regarding its codebase. Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio States Code Can Make Bitcoin Vulnerable Ray Dalio, known for being […]
James Lavish, co-founder of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, a hybrid bitcoin-based fund, referred to the bullish outcome of institutional involvement in the bitcoin market. Lavish assessed that, due to the nature of their purchases, institutions will eventually take bitcoin into price discovery stages. Institutional Adoption to Send Bitcoin Into Price Discovery Stage,
Bitcoin ( BTC) nearly touched $124,000 on Oct. 3, fueled by “Upctober” optimism. The cryptocurrency peaked at $123,966 before settling below $122,000. Bitcoin Nears Breakout Amid ‘Upctober’ Optimism On Oct. 3, bitcoin ( BTC) came close to breaching the $124,000 mark, fueled by growing optimism around the “Upctober” narrative sweeping through the crypto economy. According










