Author: Muhammad Syofri Ardiyanto

Berachain has launched its Proof-of-Liquidity system, officially kicking off Phase 1 of its new onchain governance structure.

BlackRock’s BUIDL just topped $1B in AUM on Ethereum, marking a major shift in institutional blockchain adoption.

WLFI bought 3.539 million MNT tokens for $3 million while planning DeFi expansion through Chainlink integration.

Pendle reached $58M TVL on Sonic in just one month by combining yield tools, staking assets, and Layer-2 support.

A Bitcoin wallet inactive since 2016 suddenly moved $250M in BTC, raising questions as whales and ETFs shift positions.

Cuy Sheffield is leading Visa’s crypto move, simplifying blockchain use and making stablecoins part of daily payments.

Gold-backed stablecoins are rising as countries seek more trusted digital assets over dollar-based alternatives in global trade.

Crypto investors in South Korea now exceed 9.6 million, with 25% aged 50 or older showing growing interest and ownership.

Solana’s memecoin space hides manipulative tactics like rug pulls, sniping bots, and cabals controlling early token access.

Ripple’s RLUSD reaches $160 million in supply with rising usage on Ethereum and XRPL, signaling strong crypto adoption.

Pakistan consider Bitcoin mining to absorb surplus electricity and reduce financial strain on the national energy sector.

William Quigley went from Disney finance to founding Tether and WAX, shaping crypto while staying out of the spotlight.

BaFin bans Ethena GmbH from offering USDe over approval issues, while global minting via BVI entity continues uninterrupted.

Fidelity just registered the Solana Fund in Delaware, highlighting growing institutional focus on Solana’s fast-growing ecosystem.

RWA’s TVL in DeFi exceeds $10 billion, driven by top protocols and rising adoption from major institutions.

The U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash after a court ruled it had overstepped its legal authority.

UAE commits $1.4 trillion to US investments after Trump meet, focusing on AI, semiconductors, energy, and infrastructure.

Kevin Chou’s story bridges gaming and blockchain, revealing a founder who turns bold ideas into empowering platforms for others.

South Korea’s FIU targets foreign crypto exchanges operating without registration, considering website blocks and legal action.

LG will shut down its NFT platform Art Lab in June 2025, wrapping up its three-year run in the digital collectibles space.