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The crypto revolution remains half-built

The rapid expansion of cryptocurrency adoption in developing nations presents a paradox: while digital assets offer the potential for financial autonomy, the reality for many remains a frustrating disconnect between holding digital wealth and accessing its value. Millions possess cryptocurrencies…

Katana’s mainnet debuts with $200M in active DeFi deposits

Katana, a novel decentralized finance (DeFi)-centric layer-2 blockchain, has launched with an impressive starting total value locked (TVL) exceeding $200 million. This substantial initial TVL signifies strong early market interest and confidence in Katana’s innovative approach to DeFi. The platform…

Major German bank to offer crypto trading by 2026 amid bank ‘FOMO’

Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, a prominent German banking group, initially adopted a cautious stance toward cryptocurrencies, citing concerns about volatility and inherent risks. This conservative approach was evident in their explicit rejection of cryptocurrency adoption and the subsequent blocking of customer transactions involving…