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Stablecoin Platform Rain Raises $250 Million at $1.95 Billion Valuation
Rain, a stablecoin payment infrastructure provider, has raised $250 million in Series C funding, achieving a valuation of $1.95 billion.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
USDC Surpasses USDT in DeFi Usage Activity
USDC has outperformed USDT in transaction volume within DeFi, reaching $17.3 trillion compared to USDT's $12.9 trillion, while USDT still leads in market cap.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
South Korean Court Approves Bitcoin Seizures from Exchanges
The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled that bitcoins can be seized from exchange wallets in criminal cases, marking a significant legal precedent.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Developer
Vitalik Buterin has publicly defended Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, who faces serious legal charges, emphasizing the importance of privacy rights.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Expert Predicts Bitcoin Reversal Amid Falling Open Interest
CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain notes a significant drop in Bitcoin's open interest, suggesting a potential market reversal as liquidity flows out of futures markets.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
VanEck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050
VanEck forecasts Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 if it becomes a global currency and is adopted by central banks.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Binance Report for 2025: $34 Trillion Volume and 300 Million Users
Binance's 2025 report reveals a trading volume of $34 trillion and over 300 million users, highlighting significant growth in various segments.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Truebit Token Plummets After $26 Million Hack
The Truebit token suffered a severe drop after hackers stole $26 million in ETH from its protocol, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
ZCash Developments: Insights from Bull Mert; BTC Dips Below $90K
ZCash faces a 19% drop following team resignations, while Bitcoin dips below $90K. Key developments include JPMorgan's new coin and Wyoming's state-issued stablecoin.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Experts Explain the Benefits of Crypto ETFs for Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley's potential launch of crypto ETFs could enhance its market presence and attract new clients, according to experts.
Aisha Patel3 min - Crypto
Illegal Crypto Asset Transactions Surge by 162% in 2025
Illegal crypto transactions soared by 162% in 2025, driven by sanctions-related activities, according to Chainalysis.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Weak Institutional Demand Limits Ethereum's Growth Potential
Weak institutional demand is hindering Ethereum's growth, as indicated by the negative Coinbase Premium Gap. Analysts warn of low breakout probabilities without renewed interest.
Marcus Reid3 min