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A new working paper from the European Central Bank (ECB) finds that governance across a handful of major decentralized finance protocols is much more concentrated than previously suspected, saying the results could influence how policymakers build frameworks to bring “relevant entities under the regulatory umbrella.” That’s a task easier said than done, as the paper’s title suggests: “Who to regulate? Identifying actors within DeFi’s governance.” The headline statistic from the paper claims that the top 100 governance token holders account for over 80% of all token holdings in the Aave, MakerDAO (now part of the rebranded Sky Protocol), Ampleforth, and…

TLDR: Ethereum activity and stablecoin balances are shifting back from Layer 2 networks to the base layer Stablecoin supply and tokenized assets on Ethereum are approaching previous all-time high levels Ethereum’s execution density and composability continue to attract high-value on-chain transactions ETH has outperformed major Layer 2 tokens since October 2025, signaling renewed market strength Ethereum comeback narratives are gaining traction as new data points to renewed activity on the network. Insights shared by Coinbase Institutional indicate a measurable shift in user behavior and capital flows. Stablecoin balances and tokenized assets on Ethereum are approaching historical highs. At the same…

Strategy’s “Stretch” preferred shares are drawing strong interest from retail investors as the company keeps using the product to fund Bitcoin purchases.  Summary Retail investors hold majority of Strategy Stretch shares seeking lower volatility Bitcoin exposure with steady yields Strategy raised over 1 billion dollars through Stretch shares to fund recent Bitcoin purchases Stretch shares offer 11.5 percent dividend while redirecting part of Bitcoin returns to investors New comments from Strategy executives show that individual investors now make up most of the holders of STRC, a dividend-paying security that the company markets as a lower-volatility way to gain Bitcoin-linked exposure.…

Tazapay has extended its Series B funding round and raised total capital to $36 million. The new funding comes as stablecoin-based payment infrastructure continues to attract backing from crypto and fintech investors focused on faster cross-border settlement. Summary Tazapay raised $36 million to expand cross-border payment infrastructure and licensing across multiple global markets. Circle Ventures led the extension, with backing from Coinbase Ventures, Ripple, and CMT Digital. The company serves over 1,000 enterprises and fintechs across 30 countries with licensed operations. Tazapay said Circle Ventures led the extension round. Coinbase Ventures, CMT Digital, Peak XV Partners, and Ripple also joined…

TLDR: Crypto market cap has grown from billions to $2.34T, showing strong long-term upward trends. Adoption may reach 4 billion users by 2030, surpassing early internet growth rates. Tokenization and stablecoins integrate crypto into global financial systems daily. $100T market cap projection depends on continued adoption and partial on-chain asset migration. Crypto Market Cap continues to expand despite volatility, with projections suggesting adoption could reach billions, pushing valuation toward $100 trillion over the next decade. Adoption Trends Driving Crypto Market Cap Crypto Market Cap has steadily grown from billions to trillions over the last decade, reaching about $2.34 trillion today.…

TLDR The CFTC has launched an Innovation Task Force to oversee crypto, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced the new initiative at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City. Michael J. Passalacqua will lead the task force as part of the agency’s regulatory efforts. The task force will coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its crypto unit. The SEC and CFTC recently issued joint guidance to clarify jurisdiction over digital assets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has created an Innovation Task Force to oversee crypto, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. Chair Michael…

XRP may be setting up for a large upside liquidation event even as price action remains fragile in the short term, according to Cryptoinsightuk analyst Will Taylor, who argued in a March 24 video that leverage positioning, funding data, and broader market structure still point to a higher move later in the cycle. Taylor’s core claim is not that XRP has bottomed cleanly or that downside risk has disappeared. It is that the balance of leverage, sentiment, and liquidity remains skewed in a way that could eventually force price higher, particularly if crypto gets a supportive macro or policy catalyst.…

Enlivex has raised $21 million through a debt financing deal as it expands its treasury tied to the prediction market token Rain. Summary Enlivex used debt funding to buy 3 billion more RAIN tokens at a 62% discount. The company also extended rights to buy 272.1 billion more RAIN tokens through December 2027. RAIN stayed mostly flat, while Enlivex shares dipped in regular trading and rose after hours. The immunotherapy company said the new funding will support its operating plan and help it buy more RAIN tokens while extending its purchase option through December 2027. Enlivex said it exercised an…

TLDR Fidelity submitted a formal letter to the SEC seeking clear rules for crypto market infrastructure. The firm asked the SEC to define standards for tokenized securities under existing laws. Fidelity urged regulators to update reporting requirements for decentralized finance platforms. The letter stated that tokenizing a security does not change its legal status. Issuer-sponsored tokens provide voting rights, while third-party tokens often offer only price exposure. Fidelity submitted a formal letter to the SEC outlining demands for clearer crypto market infrastructure rules. The firm called for defined standards on tokenized securities, revised DeFi reporting requirements, and guidance on distributed…

Donald Trump handed traders another ugly market moment on Monday, stoking the flames of classic insider trading rumors for him and all his friends. Trump had posted on Truth Social that:- “I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.” Not even an hour later, Iran’s state-backed media mockingly denied everything Trump said, promising that no talks have happened and absolutely no ceasefire is on any table. Though…