Katana, a new blockchain incubated by GSR Markets and Polygon Labs, has launched its private mainnet, aiming to solve DeFi’s liquidity fragmentation issue and attract institutional investors with higher yields.
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Cork Protocol Hacked for $12M: DeFi Security Under Scrutiny Again
Cork Protocol, a DeFi platform, suffered a $12 million loss due to a smart contract exploit, raising concerns about security in the decentralized finance space.
BlackRock Eyes Significant Stake in Circle IPO: A Bullish Signal for USDC?
A recent report indicates BlackRock’s interest in acquiring a 10% stake in Circle’s IPO, potentially signaling strong institutional confidence in the stablecoin USDC and the broader crypto market.
Conduit Raises $36M to Challenge SWIFT with Stablecoin Payment Network
Conduit, a cross-border payments firm, secured $36 million in Series A funding to scale its stablecoin and fiat payment system, aiming to disrupt the traditional SWIFT network.
JD Vance’s Bitcoin 2025 Keynote: A Call to Political Arms for Crypto
At Bitcoin 2025, Vice President JD Vance urged the Bitcoin community to actively engage in politics, highlighting Bitcoin’s strategic importance in the global financial landscape.