Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined an ambitious plan to move every stage of a startup’s journey, from incorporation to fundraising and public trading, onto the blockchain. Speaking on the TBPN podcast, Armstrong described his vision for an onchain lifecycle where founders could incorporate their startups, raise seed rounds, receive instant capital in USDC (USDC)
The Bitcoin options market has quietly become one of the most revealing arenas for gauging trader sentiment. And right now, it’s flashing mixed but telling signals. While Bitcoin has clawed its way back from the early-October washout that vaporized tens of billions in leveraged bets, the options data suggests investors are still hedging their excitement
Bitcoin has confirmed a breakout above $111,000, showing strength after several weeks of sideways movement. The move comes as inflation data in the United States came in slightly better than expected, lifting both stocks and digital assets. Inflation Eases, Stocks Push Higher The latest consumer price index report showed a 3 percent annual rise, slightly
Binor, a next-gen decentralized launch engine, has partnered with Fomoin, a cutting-edge gateway to unique crypto opportunities. The collaboration aims to accelerate the evolution of the advanced decentralized launchpads in the Web3 world. As pointed out by Binor in its exclusive X announcement, the partnership is focused on driving community ownership, fairness, and transparency in
The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has historically aligned with major peaks in Bitcoin’s market cycles — a pattern that, if repeated, could imply a longer-than-usual cycle this time around. The correlation between the ISM PMI and Bitcoin’s (BTC) price was first popularized by Real Vision’s Raoul Pal and has
Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Labs is one of those who sees CBDC as a step backward, one that puts custody of personal finances in the hands of the government. The Solana network contributor’s latest disapproval came as a vocal reaction to Changpeng Zhao’s support for a Kyrgyzstan government CBDC pilot. Several hours ago, CZ
Crypto venture capital activity has been brisk in recent months, with both established players and emerging projects securing significant funding to fuel the next wave of blockchain innovation. The week of October 19-25 recorded $587.92 million in crypto VC funding across 22 projects. Summary The crypto VC landscape remains dynamic, as platforms like Echo, Pave
OpenLedger, a popular blockchain merging AI with token rewards and data attribution, has integrated LayerZero, a renowned omnichain interoperability firm. The integration focuses on enhancing cross-chain interoperability to accelerate the wider AI economy. As mentioned in OpenLedger’s official X announcement, the development is set to offer an unparalleled cross-chain bridge, permitting verified data, tokens, and
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed a new payment account on Oct. 21 that would grant stablecoin issuers and crypto firms direct access to Fed payment rails without full master account privileges. The announcement at the Fed’s inaugural Payments Innovation Conference marked a reversal from the central bank’s guarded stance toward digital asset firms. Waller