Crypto Crunch – Block Beat Daily

PipeQuest Incentive Program Launch for Testnet

PipeQuest launches incentive program for Pipe Network testnet, rewarding node operators for performance, community engagement, and demand generation.

Solana’s $SOL ETF approval likelihood reaches 90%, increasing demand for Solana derivatives including Solaxy, ai16z, and Bonk.

Morgan Stanley is set to introduce Bitcoin and crypto trading to ETrade, providing retail clients with direct access.

A dormant entity redeemed two Casascius physical bitcoin bars, each containing 100 BTC, for the first time since 2012.

Mesh is integrating with Apple Pay to enable crypto payments, with merchants receiving stablecoin payouts. The launch is expected by Q2 2025.

Morgan Stanley intends to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading on E-Trade, potentially partnering with established crypto firms.

Kraken has launched crypto derivatives trading in the UK, primarily targeting professional clients.

Plume CEO suggests that real-world assets (RWA) don’t require institutions, despite tokenization’s current reliance on them.

Ethena Labs partners with TON blockchain to integrate USDe into Telegram, offering users new yield opportunities and payment options.

Visa partners with Stripe to launch stablecoin-linked cards in Latin America, targeting significant market share by 2026.