and the distribution of digital products.
- Grainger confirmed that while the Easy Crypto brand would eventually be retired, the merger would provide customers with enhanced services and access to a larger platform.
- The deal, set to be finalized by the end of the month, is structured primarily in Swyftx scrip
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry in Australasia, Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand’s
Xapo Bank is the latest in a string of financial institutions that have introduced Bitcoin-backed loans for its customers. This is yet another good indication that the world is warming towards accepting cryptocurrency as a genuine asset.
A Bitcoin-backed loan provides access to US dollars without having to sell your $BTC. This means that Xapo Bank customers can now borrow up to 40% of their $BTC collateral for a maximum loan amount of $1M.
How can a blockchain handle massive data without slowing down? Xandeum Labs has introduced pNodes (Provider Nodes) on its devnet, marking a major advancement in decentralized storage for Solana smart contracts. Designed to integrate a scalable, random-access storage layer, pNodes address one of Solana’s key challenges: enabling efficient and scalable data storage.
Despite the significant volatility in the market, Bitcoin has managed to maintain its position above $80,000 support since it recovered the price level over a week ago. As BTC’s price undergoes a persistent bearish movement, its market dynamics appear to be changing toward a new price territory.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in regulating crypto markets, where anonymity and high-stakes trading can obscure illicit activities.
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How can blockchain handle complex AI computations without losing its core promise of transparency? The Flare x Google Cloud Hackathon, held from March 7-9, 2025, at UC Berkeley’s California Memorial Stadium, tackled this question head-on. Over 460 developers and researchers from institutions like UC Berkeley, the University of Waterloo, and ETH Zurich participated, showcasing how blockchain and AI can integrate using verifiable off-chain computation.
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It’s been interesting to hear the Bybit hack mentioned more than a few times during DAS, a conference focused on the institutional adoption of crypto.
Obviously, it’s still a sore subject, and one that is still top-of-mind for industry experts like ZachXBT.
Investment funds compile a number of different stocks and assets in one place, selling shares to allow investors to tap in.
One such fund, the Ark Invest Venture Fund (ARKVX), holds assets valued over $137M, with a return of over 6% last year. It’s a product of Ark Invest, a leading hedge fund and investment company helmed by Cathie Woods.
To get access to ARKVX, investors purchase shares in the fund.
But Cathie Woods wants them to buy tokens instead. Can this announcement jumpstart the market and re-spark investor interest in the best crypto?
XRP is trading at a crucial level, setting up for what could be a major breakout. The altcoin has been one of the top performers since November 2024, maintaining strength even as the broader market struggles with uncertainty. With renewed interest in altcoins and speculation of a crypto recovery, analysts believe that XRP could be one of the biggest gainers once bullish momentum returns.