Author: James Wilson

Maple Finance has launched “Lend + Long,” an on-chain structured yield product that combines treasury yields with Bitcoin upside potential while eliminating downside risks. This innovative solution is specifically tailored for institutional investors, corporate treasuries, and yield funds, bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. The product channels deposits into the Maple High Yield Secured Pool, which generates a stable base yield, according to a release shared with crypto.news. The product is designed to protect institutional investors against the risk of Bitcoin (BTC) underperformance while offering exposure to BTC’s price appreciation.. 1/ Introducing Lend + Long: A breakthrough…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rollblock emerges as a promising option for those who missed PEPE and BONK in 2024. Investors who missed the Pepe (PEPE) and Bonk (BONK) rallies in 2024 are eyeing a new opportunity: Rollblock (RBLK). This is a next-generation Web3 gaming platform poised to disrupt the $450 billion iGaming market. The RBLK presale has rewarded holders with gains reaching 300%, making it a favorite among investors looking to capitalize on the best crypto ICOs in 2025.  Rollblock: Transforming gaming with…

Starknet has announced that the second phase of staking for its native token will go live as early as the second quarter of 2025. After launching the first phase of Starknet (STRK) staking, the team behind the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution has provided an update on when phase 2 will begin. In a Jan. 27 update, Starknet said that the community can expect STRK staking v2 as early as Q2 2025. This follows the proof-of-stake layer-2 solution’s first phase of STRK staking, which was announced in September 2024. During v1 of the rollout, validators earned rewards for performing basic functions…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BeerBear emerges as a low-cap rival to TRUMP, aiming to deliver higher profits. A new low-cap token is turning heads, and insiders are predicting massive gains before February. While TRUMP has captured plenty of hype, this rising star — BeerBear — is making waves with whale backing and significant momentum. BeerBear: A crypto opportunity for significant gains Time is ticking, and the crypto world is buzzing about BeerBear, the token looking to rewrite the rules of rapid profit. With…

DeepSeek AI’s release hit crypto markets hard, pulling down tokens across the board. Is this a temporary dip or the beginning of a major market reset? Crypto sinks deeper with DeepSeek AI As of Jan. 27, the total crypto market cap has slipped by over 5% in the last 24 hours, sinking to $3.59 trillion as per CoinGecko. This marks one of the sharpest sell-offs since Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship crypto, hasn’t been spared either, dipping around 5% in the last 24 hours to trade at $99,800 levels as of this writing. Bitcoin Price Chart…

Cryptocurrencies remain under significant sell-off pressure following a market shakeout driven by investor reactions to DeepSeek AI news. As Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $100,000 and altcoins turned red amid a tech stock bloodbath, the crypto market experienced massive liquidations. According to Coinglass, total crypto liquidations over the past 24 hours surged by more than 850% as of Jan. 27, with nearly $1 billion in long and short positions wiped out. At 2 pm ET, total liquidations stood at approximately $993 million, with long positions accounting for over $883 million and short positions at about $110 million. More than 344,000 crypto…

Caroline Pham said the CFTC would “get back to basics” by hosting a series of roundtable talks with crypto industry leaders to address regulatory pain points. On Jan. 27, Caroline Pham, acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that the regulator plans to engage with digital asset stakeholders to discuss market structure and prediction markets as the U.S. pivots toward greater crypto adoption. According to Pham, the CFTC “must take a forward-looking approach” to resolve conflicts of interest and policy gaps left by the previous administration. Innovation and new technology has created a renaissance in markets that presents…

Abstract, a consumer-focused blockchain leveraging the zero-knowledge stack by ZKsync and Celestia to drive mass adoption, has announced the launch of its mainnet. The team behind the project’s consumer blockchain network aims to create a platform that removes barriers to accelerated mass adoption. According to an announcement, the Abstract mainnet integrates ZKsync (ZK) and Celestia (TIA) architecture to enhance security and transaction speed. To bring web2 benefits to web3, Abstract introduced The Portal, a “digital theme park of fun” that simplifies onboarding by enabling a global wallet ecosystem. Users can quickly enter the web3 ecosystem using just their email address,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A top investor identifies Rexas Finance as the next coin under $1 to outperform Shiba Inu. The world of cryptocurrencies is one of ambiguity; some tokens soar while others collapse. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is one meme coin that many investors have focused on. Although its great popularity has drawn interest, its performance in recent months has been less than outstanding.  Amid this slump, a fresh competitor called Rexas Finance (RXS) is becoming increasingly well-known for its exceptional presale performance…

Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has secured a MiCA license from authorities in Malta after receiving provisional approval in mid-January. The Malta Financial Services Authority has awarded a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license to Crypto.com’s Malta-based subsidiary, making the company one of the first major crypto exchanges to achieve regulatory approval under the European Union’s licensing framework. Securing a MiCA license from the MFSA allows Crypto.com to compliantly passport its services across the European Economic Area, which comprises 27 individual member states. Eric Anziani, President and COO at Crypto.com, remarked that the company prioritized securing a MiCA license as part of its…