This week in Web3: the CLARITY Act advances in Congress, Bitcoin navigates macro headwinds, and crypto-backed mortgages move closer to mainstream. Here’s what mattered.
Kraken Lists VCXx Token Giving Retail Exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic
Kraken’s tokenized equities platform has listed VCXx, a basket token giving crypto investors exposure to private tech giants including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic without traditional brokerage access.
BNP Paribas Adds Six Crypto-Linked ETNs to Its Trading Offering
BNP Paribas, one of Europe’s largest banks, is expanding its trading offering to include six crypto-linked ETNs, signaling growing institutional appetite for regulated digital asset exposure.
Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance Accelerate Tokenized ETF Access Onchain
Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance are expanding tokenized access to ETFs onchain, marking a major step in bridging traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure.
How To Accept Crypto and Stablecoin Payments: A Practical Guide
Learn how to accept crypto and stablecoin payments for your business. Compare top payment gateways, wallet options, and what you need to know about USDT, USDC, and volatile crypto acceptance.
Backpack Launches BP Token on Solana With 25% Airdrop and No Insider Allocation
Backpack has launched its BP token on Solana, allocating 25% to a community airdrop with no insider or team allocation — a rare tokenomics structure in crypto.
Grayscale Files for SEC Approval of Hyperliquid ETF Tracking HYPE Token
Grayscale has filed with the SEC seeking approval for an exchange-traded fund tracking the HYPE token, Hyperliquid’s native asset, expanding its altcoin ETF lineup beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Binance to Support DAI Token Swap and Rebranding to USDS
Binance announces support for the DAI to USDS token swap as MakerDAO completes its Sky Protocol rebrand. Here is what DAI holders on Binance need to know.
Fed Holds Rates Unchanged as Geopolitical Uncertainty Clouds Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its latest meeting, citing geopolitical uncertainty as a key risk clouding the economic and inflation outlook.
Congress Moves to Ban War-Related Prediction Market Bets With BETS OFF Act
Congress is moving to ban war-related prediction market bets through the new BETS OFF Act. Here is what the bill targets, why lawmakers are acting, and what it could mean for event-driven markets.
Trump Slams NATO Allies for Staying Out of Iran War, Crypto Markets Eye Geopolitical Risk
Trump publicly attacked NATO allies for refusing to join the U.S. Iran war effort. Here’s what the escalating geopolitical tensions mean for crypto markets.
OpenSea Postpones SEA Token Launch as NFT Market Slump Continues
OpenSea has postponed the launch of its SEA token, citing ongoing weakness in the NFT market. Here is what the delay means for the platform and the broader NFT space.
US Diesel Prices Near $5 as Iran War Tightens Global Supply
US diesel prices climbed to nearly $5 per gallon as the Iran war tightened global fuel supply, raising inflation pressure and creating a fresh macro risk signal for crypto markets.
Fed Rate Cut Bets Slashed as Iran Oil Crisis Hits ASEAN
Oil tops $100 as Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts 20% of global supply. Fed rate cuts delayed while Southeast Asian nations impose emergency fuel measures.
12 Charged in $263 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
Federal authorities charge 12 in $263M crypto scheme involving Genesis investor. Impact on BTC, ETH assets and market response significant.