Author: Kryptonews

As more and more businesses are impacted by tariff volatility, some executives, like Ridhima Kahn, vice president of business development at Dapper Labs, are viewing the assault on the cost of physical goods as another use case for digital markets powered by blockchain to shine.“I’m seeing a lot of brands rethinking where revenue and fan engagement come from,” Kahn said during an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph. “A lot of franchises, like the ones we work with — NBA, NFL, Disney — have already had years of success with digital collection, and we’re seeing a lot of brands express interest in…

Bitcoin has once again captured the world’s attention as it decisively smashed through the $60,000 barrier, a price point not seen since late 2021. The surge has ignited a flurry of speculation about whether this signifies the beginning of a new bull run and what factors are driving this renewed interest. Let’s delve into the contributing elements and potential future trajectories.## Spot ETF Approval: A Major CatalystOne of the most significant drivers behind Bitcoin’s recent resurgence is the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. These ETFs provide institutional and retail investors with a regulated and accessible way…

Felix Pinkston May 15, 2025 05:13 BitMEX has launched the LAUNCHCOINUSDT perpetual swap, allowing traders to leverage up to 12.5x. The listing went live on May 15, 2025, enhancing trading opportunities. BitMEX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of a new perpetual swap for LAUNCHCOIN, denominated as LAUNCHCOINUSDT. This new listing, which became available for trading on May 15, 2025, at 04:00 UTC, offers traders the opportunity to engage with LAUNCHCOIN using leverage of up to 12.5x, according to BitMEX. New Trading Opportunities The introduction of the LAUNCHCOINUSDT perpetual swap is…

Ethereum’s weekly All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this “Checkpoint” series aims for brief high-level updates with a target cadence of every 4-5 calls, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the initial update here. All subsequent updates will be hosted here on the Ethereum Foundation blog. The past month of calls have been focused on Pectra’s testnet upgrades in anticipation of the Pectra mainnet fork with development of the following fork, Fusaka, pushing forward in parallel. Pectra Both major testnets, Holešky and Sepolia, underwent the Pectra fork and both saw configuration issues…

Whale gains $4M+ from BTC and SOL shorts via high-leverage trading on DeFi protocols. SOL short exit in progress after $1.77M profit and $121K in funding earned. ETH short lags with $141K loss despite funding gains, showing mixed strategy results. A high-stakes crypto trader has recorded millions in profits from strong short positions across Solana (SOL), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). On-chain activity reveals fast-paced trading behavior on decentralized protocols. The wallet, labeled 0x5b5d5120…F298C060, maintains a leveraged trading strategy totaling $57.66 million in notional value, exclusively allocated to perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid and HIP-2 protocols. No funds are currently…

Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has captured the world’s attention with its decentralized nature and potential for financial revolution. For newcomers, the landscape can seem daunting. This guide illuminates the core concepts of Bitcoin, offering a beginner-friendly introduction to its workings, benefits, and how to get started. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency, also known as a cryptocurrency. Unlike traditional currencies issued by central banks, Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network called a blockchain. This means no single entity controls it, making it resistant to censorship and single points of failure. Bitcoins are created through a process called "mining,"…

Introduction to Smart Contracts In the world of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, smart contracts have emerged as a revolutionary tool for automating agreements and transactions without intermediaries. They leverage the security and transparency of blockchain networks to ensure contract terms are executed reliably once predefined conditions are met. This guide provides a beginner-friendly overview of smart contracts, covering their basics, how they work, benefits, and real-world applications. What Are Smart Contracts? Smart contracts are self-executing agreements programmed on a blockchain. They automate tasks such as the transfer of digital assets, the enforcement of rules in a supply chain, or…

Banks need to be part of crypto for stablecoins to succeed—that was the message from Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal’s senior vice president of digital currencies, during a panel discussion at Consensus 2025 in Toronto.”It might sound counterintuitive, but you do want the banks in this space,” Fernandez da Ponte said, adding that their infrastructure—from custody to providing fiat rails—will be essential if stablecoins are to scale beyond crypto-native circles. “You want that connectivity and that fabric to work.”His remarks came amid efforts to bring regulatory clarity for digital assets in the U.S., with lawmakers inching closer to pass stablecoin…

In brief Myriad Markets top markets this week include the size of Strategy’s next Bitcoin buy, the NBA playoffs, and Switch 2 pricing. Predictors think Strategy (MSTR) will add more than 10,000 Bitcoin, continuing the recent trend. Odds on Myriad have swung to favor the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship, even more than on traditional sportsbooks. As one of crypto’s fastest-growing consumer applications, prediction markets allow users to show off their knowledge of politics, pop culture, sports, gaming, and more. On Myriad Markets, predictors can use USDC or Myriad Points and participate in real-time markets that track the…

Stablecoin regulation is “the next catalyst” for the crypto industry and could lead to unprecedented “appetite from institutional investors,” according to Ash Pampati, head of ecosystem at the Aptos Foundation.In an interview with Cointelegraph at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Pampati said that “the whole world outside of the United States […] has already jumped onto this [stablecoins],” adding that “the US is […] at the doorstep.” “I really think about new use cases that can emerge because of the borderless nature of stablecoins, because of the efficiency of the dollar onchain,” he said. “If you’re trying to send money to…