A growing amount of the blockchain industry’s fees are captured by DeFi protocols rather than the underlying networks, signaling a potential investor shift to front-end facing applications. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-apps-capture-more-fees-than-blockchains?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Huione-linked Tudou Guarantee winds down amid $130M USDT refunds: Bitrace
The apparent shutdown follows years of scrutiny of one of crypto’s largest fraud marketplaces. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/huione-tudou-guarantee-shutdown-usdt-refunds?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump moves on the Fed, Italy warns ‘fin-fluencers’: Global Express
US President Donald Trump is bringing criminal charges against the head of the Fed in what many see as a political move motivated by a desire for lower interest rates. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-moves-fed-nft-paris-cancelled-italy-warns-fin-fluencers-global-express?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump says ‘Venezuela leaker’ jailed as Polymarket accounts go quiet
US President Donald Trump said the “leaker on Venezuela has been found and is in jail” as some Polymarket accounts tied to early bets on Maduro’s ouster go silent. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-venezuela-leaker-jail-polymarket-accounts-go-quiet?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Jefferies’ ‘Greed & Fear’ strategist cuts Bitcoin allocation to zero on quantum risk
Jefferies’ Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved into gold, citing the quantum risk to BTC, Bloomberg reports. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/efferies-greed-fear-strategist-cuts-bitcoin-allocation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Belarus creates legal framework for ‘cryptobanks’ in new presidential decree
The rules allow banks to combine token activity with payments and financial services under central bank and tech park oversight. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/belarus-cryptobank-legal-framework-state-banking?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules
Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-play-crypto-app-rules-south-korea-exchanges-risk?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin traders predict ‘strong run-up’ as classic chart targets $113K
The recovery may continue as long as Bitcoin achieves a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-predict-strong-run-up-classic-chart-113k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules
Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/moldova-legalize-crypto-2026-eu-mica-regulations?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Polygon trims workforce amid $250M stablecoin payments pivot
The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-labs-layoffs-payments-first-stablecoin-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound