Africa Doesn’t Need Another Wallet App: It Needs a Seat at the Table (Op-ed)
The article critiques Western crypto firms for imposing pre-made solutions in Africa without understanding local needs, advocating for local-led development to address real financial challenges.
Former Riot, Blizzard Game Developers Raise $30.5M to Build AAA Shooter on Etherlink, Tezos L2
Veteran game developers from Riot, Blizzard, and other studios raised $30.5M to build a AAA shooter on Etherlink, a Tezos L2. The game features PvPvE gameplay, blockchain-based ownership, and will launch on major platforms.
Near Protocol faces pivotal vote to slash token inflation by half
NEAR Protocol faces a crucial vote to reduce token inflation from 5% to 2.5%, aiming to enhance sustainability and competitiveness by addressing supply growth and staking yields.
From Chaos to Composability: Enso’s Connor Howe on Rethinking Web3 Infrastructure
Enso CEO Connor Howe discusses the evolution from social DeFi to a Web3 intent engine, highlighting pivots, $3B milestone, and simplifying on-chain development through abstraction and composability.
Crypto-Native Asset Managers Grow From $1 Billion to Over $4 Billion in Onchain Capital
Crypto-native asset managers have grown from $1B to over $4B in onchain capital, driving DeFi evolution with risk management and advanced strategies, as institutional interest rises.
Ripple Plans To Take 14% Of SWIFT Volume, USDC Lands On XRPL – What Does This Mean For XRP Price?
Ripple CEO predicts XRP could capture 14% of SWIFT’s trading volume by 2030, while USDC launches on XRPL, potentially boosting XRP’s price due to increased utility and liquidity.
Solana-Linked $1 Billion DeFi Dream Crushed By SEC Intervention
DeFi Development Corp. withdrew its $1 billion SEC filing after missing a required internal controls report. The funds were intended for Solana token purchases. The company plans to refile after addressing the issue.
SEC Chair Touts American DeFi Revolution as ETH Prices Pump 8%
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports DeFi innovation, criticizing outdated regulations. He proposes an ‘innovation exemption’ for blockchain, boosting Ethereum prices by 8% with regulatory clarity for staking and self-custody.
DappRadar: DeFi and NFT Upticks in May Could Mark Start of Recovery
DappRadar reports a potential recovery in DeFi and NFT sectors in May 2025, with increased user activity, trading volumes, and TVL growth amid broader crypto market gains.
Here’s How The Crypto Market Performed in May, According to Binance Research
Binance Research reports a 10.3% crypto market cap growth in May, driven by BTC’s new ATH and ETF inflows. ETH rebounded 43.9%, while DeFi, meme coins, and AI tokens saw gains amid volatility.
