Chainlink CCIP Connects Solana With Coinbase’s Base to Enable Seamless Asset Transfers The Solana and Base ecosystems are now directly connected through a new Chainlink CCIP-secured bridge, marking a significant advancement in cross-chain infrastructure. The integration opens the door to shared liquidity, native asset transfers, and multichain application development between one of the fastest non-EVM chains and Coinbase’s rapidly growing Ethereumm layer-2. Chainlink-Powered Interoperability for Solana and Base Base confirmed that the new bridge is live on mainnet, allowing developers to integrate cross-chain functionality and enabling users to move assets between the networks without complex workflows. The system is secured…
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BNB Shows Renewed Momentum as Buyers Test Crucial Levels Binance Coin is displaying renewed strength as market activity accelerates, with price movement tightening near an important resistance cluster. Recent trading shows BNB maintaining structure above its short-term support while buyers attempt to regain control after weeks of consolidation. BNB is currently trading near $910, holding firmly above the recent swing low around $896. This stability comes alongside a notable 68% increase in trading volume, a sign of growing market participation at a time when the token is approaching a decisive technical zone. The uptick in activity indicates that market participants…
Company’s Cash Reserves and Long-Dated Debt Reduce Pressure for Liquidation Concerns over whether Strategy (MSTR) could be forced to offload part of its massive Bitcoin holdings sparked fresh debate this week. But according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan, the idea that the firm would need to liquidate Bitcoin during a downturn is “just flat wrong.” Hougan argues that Strategy’s financial position provides significant breathing room. The company holds approximately $1.4 billion in cash, carries no debt due until 2027, and currently owns Bitcoin at an average cost basis of $74,436. With Bitcoin trading around $92,000, the firm remains…
New Multi-Year Deal Integrates Event Forecasting Across TV, Digital and Subscription Platforms CNBC has entered a multi-year partnership with Kalshi, a regulated U.S. prediction market operator, to integrate real-time forecasting data into its financial news programming. The collaboration will begin rolling out in 2026, marking one of the most significant moves yet to incorporate prediction market analytics into mainstream financial reporting. Under the agreement Kalshi’s probability data will appear across major CNBC shows, including Squawk Box and Fast Money. The network will introduce a dedicated on-screen ticker delivering live forecast movements, giving viewers immediate insight into market expectations around elections,…
Chinese Bank Issues $600M in Blockchain-Based Government Debt A major state-linked Chinese bank has advanced the country’s digital finance strategy by issuing 4.5 billion yuan in tokenized government bonds. The move highlights China’s growing reliance on central bank digital currency infrastructure even as it maintains strict limits on privately issued crypto assets. The offering represents one of the largest real-world asset tokenization initiatives denominated in the yuan. Tokenized Bonds Using the Digital Yuan Hua Xia Bank completed the sale through its leasing subsidiary, releasing a three-year bond carrying a 1.84% fixed yield. What sets the auction apart is its exclusive…
New Infrastructure Targets Lower Fees and Faster Stablecoin Payments 1Money, the fintech venture co-founded by former Binance.US chief Brian Shroder, has officially launched its stablecoin orchestration platform, marking a major step toward its upcoming layer-1 network designed specifically for payments. The rollout follows the company’s earlier announcement of $20 million in seed funding, secured in early 2025. 1Money Introduces Zero-Fee Platform Model The platform, also named 1Money, aims to disrupt the stablecoin services market by eliminating traditional platform charges. The company stated that it will operate with zero platform fees, shifting instead to usage-based transaction fees, a structure intended to…
Shift in Spending Signals Stronger Focus on AR Glasses and Artificial Intelligence Meta’s stock climbed on Thursday following reports that the company may cut its metaverse budget by up to 30%, signaling a strategic shift toward augmented reality (AR) devices and artificial intelligence. The potential reallocation marks the most significant adjustment to Meta’s long-running metaverse ambitions since its 2021 rebrand. According to multiple reports, Meta is evaluating budget reductions and possible layoffs within Reality Labs — the division responsible for its virtual and augmented reality projects. The majority of cuts would target its virtual reality unit, historically the largest drain…
Analysts Highlight Tightening Supply and Early Signs of a More Supportive Liquidity Cycle Crypto markets maintained a steady tone this week, with Bitcoin holding above $93,000 as on-chain data signaled declining exchange balances and easing liquidations. Analysts say these conditions reflect a period of quiet strength beneath otherwise muted price action, with broader liquidity dynamics turning positive for the first time in several years. Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Falls Toward 2017 Levels Researchers observed a notable drop in exchange balances to roughly 1.8 million BTC, marking the lowest level since 2017. This steady outflow underscores persistent accumulation and tightening supply,…
Two Ukrainian men arrested after fatal assault linked to stolen cryptocurrency wallets A 21-year-old Ukrainian man was killed in Vienna after being forcibly made to surrender his cryptocurrency wallet passwords, marking a stark remindeer of the growing physical risks tied to digital asset ownership. Authorities later arrested two Ukrainian suspects, aged 19 and 45, in connection with the attack. Sequence of the Crime Police reports indicate the victim was lured to the SO/Vienna hotel garage, where he was confronted and assaulted. He was then transported in his own Mercedes to the Donaustadt district, beaten and forced to provide wallet credentials.…
Stronger Supervisory Framework Aims to Close Competitiveness Gap With the US The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping proposaal to expand the supervisory powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) targeting crypto-asset service providers, trading venues and key market infrastructure. The initiative is designed to streamline the European Union’s fragmented regulatory landscape and bring its financial markets closer to the centralized oversight model seen in the United States. EU Strengthens ESMA’s Mandate Over Crypto Firms Under the proposal, ESMA woulld gain direct supervisory competences over high-impact market participants, including major crypto platforms opeerating under the Markets in Crypto-Assets…