Crypto News

- Kaal Dhairya, the lead developer of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) ecosystem, labeled the recent hack incident as “serious” on Sunday, but indicated that the team was able to contain the immediate damage. Damage Could Have Been Worse, Says Dhairya In a blog post, Dhairya provided updates about the security breach on Shiba Inu’s Layer 2 network, Shibarium, which resulted in the loss of $4 million in cryptocurrencies. “This is a serious incident. We've contained the immediate damage (it could have been worse) and are working with independent specialists and authorities,” Dhairya said. Dhairya stated that bridge operations on Shibarium remain restricted, and additional security safeguards have been added to processes, including...

- Kaia and LINE Next to Launch Asia's ‘Universally Compliant’ Stablecoin Super-App Kaia, a public blockchain created through the merger of Kakao’s Klaytn, LINE’s Finschia networks, and LINE NEXT, the venture arm of LINE, announced that it will launch a stablecoin-powered super-app inside LINE Messenger, the chat platform with nearly 200 million monthly users across Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. The initiative, known as Project Unify, is set to launch in beta later this year. It will integrate payments, remittances, stablecoin yield services, on- and off-ramps for conversion between digital tokens and local currencies, and access to more than 100 decentralized applications. Project Unify aims to become a “universally compliant”...

- Key Points President Donald Trump's trade policies have introduced plenty of volatility to the stock market this year. Steeper tariffs could impact consumer spending and the broader economy in ways that could harm many corporations' financial results. And even though equities have performed well this year, we might not be out of the woods just yet. That's why it's a great idea to invest in stocks that can navigate these challenges and perform well over the long run. Among them are companies that have been paying out dividends for a long time—a testament to their stability and reliability. Specifically, Dividend Kings are those companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. They are a great way to...

- Gold vs Bitcoin: Performance Through the Lens of Money Supply Gold has been one of the strongest performing assets in 2025, rising 38% year to date, outpacing bitcoin's 23% advance. It's no secret, though, that bitcoin has done wildly better than gold (and pretty much everything else) over its short lifespan. A check of the two popular inflation-resistant assets against a broad measure of U.S. money supply (known as M2) yields further insight about their performances. Adjusted for M2 growth, gold — despite its recent strong run — remains below its 2011 peak and roughly the same level as it was in 1975. The all-time high for gold against M2 occurred in 1980. Bitcoin tells a different story. Each bull cycle has seen BTC hit a...

- Dan Ives, an experienced Wall Street analyst known for being one of the ultimate signals of major technology transitions over the last 25 years, believes that cryptocurrency is moving into a "new age" as it merges with AI. In an interview with investor Anthony Pompliano, the analyst argued that blockchain applications are still "massively underappreciated." Ives cited Worldcoin, a project co-founded by Sam Altman, as an example of how crypto infrastructure could serve as a foundation for AI. Ives, who just became chairman of Eightco, a company investing in Worldcoin, said the project has already amassed 16 million users and is targeting 100 million within the next year. More news: "Human proof is going to become more and more...

- Key Points XRP currently stands as the third-largest cryptocurrency and has a market capitalization of roughly $184 billion. The cryptocurrency's token price has risen more than 1,110% over the last five years. Between favorable political and macroeconomic catalysts, it's possible that XRP could keep posting incredible gains going forward -- but there could be stocks that actually significantly outperform the red-hot cryptocurrency. With that in mind, read on for a look at publicly traded companies that two Motley Fool contributing analysts think could outperform XRP over the next five years. This AI-first company is disrupting insurance Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) uses AI to price insurance policies, onboard customers, and pay claims...

- Memecoins can’t be Ethereum’s flagship for revenue says co-founder Vitalik Buterin. ‘Low-risk DeFi’ could Ethereum has long wrestled with the “non-ouroboros” problem: how to generate real revenue beyond speculative loops of buying, selling, and leveraging tokens on its chain. For years, memecoins, non-fungible tokens, and incentive-driven decentralised finance apps have propped up activity but failed to provide a sustainable foundation for Ethereum’s nearly $100 billion DeFi economy according to DefiLlama data. Now, as Wall Street is increasingly betting on Ethereum as the backbone of the stablecoin boom, co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that “low-risk DeFi,” which includes things like payments, savings, and collateralised...

- Prediction Markets and DAOs Are Cousins, Says Syndicate Co-Founder Prediction markets and decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, may be closer cousins than most people think, according to Syndicate co-founder Ian Lee. There are strong similarities between the two, as both are fundamentally about blending social behavior and money, despite what terms suggest, he explained. “In the abstract, [DAOs are] about coordinating human capital and financial capital at the same time,” Lee explained. “So, prediction markets that coordinate capital as well as human intelligence, I think of those as a DAO.” Lee, whose company helped create once-prominent DAOs like ConstitutionDAO and Nike’s .SWOOSH, acknowledged that DAO die-hards...

- Key Points Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has a significant 7.5% yield, especially when compared to the S&P 500 index's yield of 1.2% and the average energy company's yield of 3.2%. While this might make it seem like an attractive option, there are other competitors to consider. It's easy to get lost in Energy Transfer's yield Energy Transfer operates as a master limited partnership (MLP), using a toll-taker model for its energy infrastructure assets like pipelines. However, other large midstream companies, such as Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), also offer reliable cash-generating assets. While Energy Transfer has a higher yield, it's essential to assess other factors. The most direct comparison is...

- CZ's Family Office Deepens Stake in Ethena Labs as USDe Stablecoin Supply Tops $13B YZi Labs, the family office founded by Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao and Yi He, which was rebranded from Binance Labs, has expanded its position in Ethena Labs, the protocol behind USDe, which has become the third-largest U.S. dollar-denominated crypto asset with more than $13 billion in circulation. The investment comes as Ethena enters a new stage of growth, which includes extending its footprint on BNB Chain. This includes rolling out products designed to bridge crypto and traditional finance, such as USDtb, a fiat-backed stablecoin in development, and Converge, an institutional settlement layer being built with Securitize and...

- 'Pudgy Party' Review: A Crypto 'Fall Guys' on Mobile—But Maybe Better Pudgy Penguins mobile game Pudgy Party is a hit with fans of the Ethereum NFT collection—and we agree with the hype. This casual battle royale game takes the best elements from Epic Games' Fall Guys, evolves on them, and adds a crypto twist. In many ways, the new mobile title developed by Mythical Games might be better than Fall Guys, as it adds lovable, meme-inspired characters with unique abilities to the game. On top of this, the mobile game has a satisfying and natural progression to it that is turbocharged by its use of NFT items sellable on the Mythical marketplace. We’ve played several hours of Pudgy Party over the past couple of weeks—here’s our take on...

- $7 Billion Bitcoin Fraud Trial to Begin in London—What You Need to Know The trial of the alleged mastermind of a $7 billion cross-border investment fraud is set to begin in London on September 29, with the case expected to set precedents for how authorities in the UK handle compensation for crypto-related financial crime. The defendant is Chinese national Zhimin Qian, who is the alleged organizer of a fraudulent investment scheme that victimized nearly 130,000 investors in China. She is alleged to have operated the Tianjin Lantian Gerui Electronic Technology Company, which between 2014 and 2017 sought customers for a Ponzi-style investment product that offered returns of between 100% and 300%. The scheme collapsed in 2017 after...

- Key Points When it comes to assets that investors look to for 100-fold returns that would make them millionaires, cryptocurrencies are often near the top of the list. And with many tales of meme coins like Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) and altcoins like Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) making investors rich overnight, it's no surprise why. But are those tales just leftovers from yesteryear, or are those two assets still potential millionaire-makers today? Let's take a look at each and analyze where they stand. Chainlink has a real engine for value capture Chainlink is the leading oracle coin and cross-blockchain interoperability network. In short, it delivers price feeds and messages that power lending apps in decentralized finance (DeFi)...

- Key Points Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute. While there are plenty of ways to increase your benefits before you begin claiming -- such as working longer or increasing your income -- your options are more limited if you're already receiving benefits. However, there is one lesser-known move that could boost your benefits by hundreds of dollars per month. Changing your filing age could be lucrative The age you file for benefits is one of the most important factors impacting your benefit amount. Filing at your full retirement age (FRA) will...

- Financial markets are always evolving. This is never more apparent than when you consider the advent of the cryptocurrency industry, a new asset class that has attracted lots of investor attention. Huge returns have been made, especially with the top digital asset, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). In the last decade, Bitcoin's price has increased by a remarkable 50,080% (as of Sept. 12). If you've been watching this dominant cryptocurrency's ascent from the sidelines, there's no reason to be discouraged that you missed the boat. Meaningful upside remains over the long term. I predict that Bitcoin's price will hit $1 million in 10 years. Bitcoin is on everyone's radar In a span of nearly 17 years, Bitcoin went from being funny internet...

- Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR): Assessing Valuation as Ethereum Treasury and Share Buyback Spark Investor Interest Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has seized the spotlight lately, thanks to a confluence of bold moves and growing optimism from influential voices. The company’s recent $1 billion share repurchase program and persistent accumulation of Ethereum have rapidly elevated it to the ranks of the world’s largest corporate ETH treasuries. Add to this the public enthusiasm expressed by Chairman Tom Lee, who has called for a “monster move” in the crypto market, and it is clear why many investors are taking a fresh look at BMNR's prospects. The excitement has not gone unnoticed in the stock’s performance. BMNR shares...

- Coinbase Global (COIN) has been front and center for investors after a flurry of news that speaks to both near-term momentum and longer-term potential. Supportive U.S. monetary policy, a wave of regulatory clarity for digital assets, and the launch of innovative products, including an onchain lending service and Bitcoin-backed offerings, have all hit the headlines. The company's acquisition of Deribit, a major player in crypto options, adds to the intrigue and signals possible expansion into new markets while reinforcing Coinbase’s presence as one of the leading crypto financial platforms. This combination of events has certainly led to significant action in the stock. After a 14% jump over the past month, COIN is now hovering near...

- In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) stand head and shoulders above everyone else. Together, they account for a staggering 70% of the total value of the crypto market. So it's only natural that many investors boil down their crypto investment decision-making process to just a single question: Should I buy Bitcoin or should I buy Ethereum? Which cryptocurrency has higher upside potential? When it comes to upside potential, it's impossible to ignore Bitcoin. Even though it's trading for a vertigo-inducing price of $117,000 right now, most investors think that there's more to come. The growing consensus is that Bitcoin could hit a price of $1 million by the year 2030. That would represent a nearly...

- Better Crypto Buy: Solana vs. World Liberty Financial Key Points With World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI) launching its USD1 (CRYPTO: USD1) stablecoin on Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and other leading blockchains, investors once again face a familiar conundrum. Is it a better move to buy a platform, or to buy an operator that aims to generate value on the same platform? Although there's often an argument to be made both ways, in this case the answer to that question is pretty clear, so let's dive in and determine whether it's better to buy Solana or World Liberty Financial. This debut is a Solana story first It makes the most sense to start by talking about Solana because it's the platform play here. So why would a project like World...

- Key Points For most of its time on the market, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has relied on a combination of hype and cultural cachet more than concrete mechanisms to pull in fresh capital. Today, there are three potential catalysts that might shake up that long-running dynamic, perhaps even leaving the coin with a real investment thesis for buying it if everything plays out. Could these catalysts even send the coin back to the moon? Let's check out what's coming up and see what the impacts could be. 1. There's a new on-ramp for demand Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold Dogecoin are in the process of hitting the market. The first U.S. ETF tied to Dogecoin, offered by REX-Osprey, launched on Sept. 18. Others are waiting in the wings...