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- [H100 Nearly Triples BTC Holdings Amid Empery’s Bitcoin Sell-Off](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/h100-adds-btc-amid-empery-digital-btc-sell-off/): H100, Sweden's First Bitcoin Treasury Company that is listed on NGM Stockholm, announced through a press release today, August 10, 2026, that the company has added 2,455.37 bitcoin to its treasury, increasing the total holdings to 3,506.4 BTC. With this addition, the company fulfilled its procurement of NSD AS (private target company formerly known as WR Start Up 594 AS). The transaction was completed entirely through H100 shares, with no cash payment. According to H100, this move has also been called the largest M&A transaction in the European Public Bitcoin Equity sector and the first Bitcoin-for-Bitcoin M&A transaction in public markets.
- [MARA Reports $611M Q2 Loss Amid Bitcoin Treasury Shift](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/mara-q2-loss-amid-bitcoin-treasury-shift/): MARA Holdings released its Q2 financial reports recently. The reports suggest that the company saw a net loss of $611.3 million on revenues of $174.9 million for the quarter. These numbers indicate a drop of 27% when compared with the same quarter last year. The total number of Bitcoins held has also gone down by 29% to 35,577 BTC. Although there has been an increase in its production of BTCs for the quarter by 3% to 2,422 BTC, the company is struggling with growing expenses amid a 22% increase in its energized hashrate of 70.3 EH/S.
- [Coinbase Brings US Stocks to UK Amid Broader Finance Push](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/coinbase-rolls-out-us-stocks-in-uk-amid-deal/): Coinbase announced today, August 6, 2026 on X platform that the platform is diversifying beyond the cryptocurrency niche and in the UK, it is rolling out access to nearly 4,000 U.S.-listed stocks for eligible users, allowing them to trade equities alongside crypto in the same application. Beginning August 6th, the service will be rolled out in batches and will push trading 24 hours a day and five days a week. Users can fund transactions with either pounds or USDC. They can also buy fractional shares starting from 1 pound without commissions. This is a push for Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” plan, which builds an all-inclusive platform for crypto, stocks, saving and borrowing.
- [Aave Founder Opposes Ethereum’s EIP-8361 Staking Proposal](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/aave-founder-criticizes-ethereum-eip-8361/): A new draft proposal called EIP-8361 is sparking debate in the Ethereum community with its plan to change how staking rewards are delivered. The proposal would cut consensus layer issuance as more ETH is staked and, once the amount of staked ETH hits about 50% of the total supply, it would start burning all those rewards. Supporters say this would help reduce dilution and keep ETH as the ecosystem’s most neutral asset. However, critics warn that executing this proposal might create new challenges for staking, institutional involvement, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
- [Deribit Tops Crypto Options Market Ahead of Coinbase Migration](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/deribit-leads-options-volume-coinbase-shift/): While Deribit maintained its historical position as the overall volume leader during this six-month window, tracking metrics indicate a shifting competitive balance among the largest service providers. These changing liquidity balances across distinct digital asset sectors develop alongside upcoming infrastructural changes, as institutional platforms coordinate asset transitions heading into the third quarter. The interaction between shifting spot market volumes and localized institutional migrations has contributed to these updated platform metrics.
- [Ripple Expands XRPL With ZILO and Licuido Investments](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ripple-invest-zilo-licuido-expand-xrpl-market/): Ripple, a well-known cross-border payment service provider, posted on X today, August 3, 2026, and announced that the organization is going deeper into capital markets and is investing in ZILO and Licuido. The main aim behind this move is to build infrastructure around monetary assets on the XRP Ledger. This comes immediately after Aviva encrypted its US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRPL. This move also demonstrates how institutional interest is surging these days beyond basic experimentation.
- [Canary Capital Files for First US Spot Hedera ETF on Nasdaq](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/first-spot-hedera-etf-filed-by-canary-capital/): Asset manager Canary Capital officially announced yesterday that it has filed for "$HBR," the first-ever spot Hedera (HBAR) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States. Set to list directly on the Nasdaq exchange, this financial product marks a major shift in the digital asset landscape. For months, Wall Street's crypto fund offerings were strictly limited to the top two giants, Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- [Aave Drops Underperforming Chains in Strategic Risk Overhaul](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/aave-cuts-low-use-assets-reduce-risk/): Aave is redrafting parts of its multi-chain expansion and reducing its asset list in a bid to lower risk and align its focus. Following a broad review, the protocol is reducing 50 low adoption assets, reserves across several adoption, and winding down operations on Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos, which altogether cover another 25 reserves. This was announced by Aave's CEO Stani Kulechov on social media platform X today, July 30, 2026. The changes affect $98.1 million in supply and $15.6 million in debt, and are being framed as a segment of a new Aave risk framework and technical asset listing framework aimed at decreasing monetary and technical risks.
- [OSL Becomes First Hong Kong Exchange to Offer Retail XRP](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/osl-hog-kong-exchange-offers-retail-xrp/): Hong Kong has expanded retail access to digital assets with the launch of XRP trading for everyday investors on OSL HK. This move makes OSL, the first Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) licensed exchange in the city to let regular people buy and sell XRP, all within a regulated framework. Up until now, only professional investors could access XRP trading on OSL, after support for that group rolled out back in December 2025.
- [SEC Ready to Take Over Crypto Rules if Clarity Bill Fails](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sec-take-over-crypto-rules-clarity-bill-fails/): As the discussion around the major regulatory framework intensifies, on July 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission expressed its support for the major regulatory framework, the CLARITY Act, and its willingness to establish clear rules for the digital asset market.
- [Tether Expands Digital Gold Reach as XAU₮ Gains Shariah Status](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/tether-gold-backed-token-shariah-certification/): Tether's gold-backed token, XAU₮, has been officially recognized as compliant with Islamic banking standards. The endorsement comes from Amanah Advisors under the guidance of Mufti Faraz Adam. This decision confirms that the token meets the fundamental Sharia standards of ownership, transparency, and non-prohibited elements.
- [CFTC Grants Kraken Relief for Derivatives Trading Platform](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/kraken-cftc-relief-designated-contract-market/): On July 24, the Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it is granting a no-action relief to Kraken Derivatives Exchange Inc., formerly Small Exchange Inc., regarding its Designated Contract Market procedures. This no-action letter will grant the platform more flexibility to restart its regulated derivatives trading.
- [Robinhood CEO’s X Account Hacked in Memecoin Scam](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/robinhood-ceo-x-account-hacked-memecoin-scam/): In the latest cyber attack, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account has been compromised, which was also confirmed by the official Robinhood team a few minutes ago.
- [Lummis Releases Updated CLARITY Act Text for Crypto Rules](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/lummis-updated-clarity-act-text-crypto-rules/): On July 22, Senator Cynthia Lummis unveiled the full text of the CLARITY Act in public. This final draft will help the bill move forward to a possible full Senate vote.
- [Bitcoin ETFs Record $723M Inflows in 5-Days Streak](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bitcoin-etfs-723m-inflows-5-consecutive-days/): On July 21, Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed upward momentum after witnessing steady inflows for 5 consecutive days in exchange-traded funds.
- [Patrick Witt Postpones Army Training to Seal CLARITY Act](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/patrick-witt-postpone-training-clarity-act/): With the Senate facing a narrow window to pass the Clarity Act before the August recess, White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt has secured a deferment from the Georgia Army National Guard service that might have kept him away at a very crucial moment.
- [FTX to Pay $900M to Creditors on July 31 in Fifth Round](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ftx-pay-900m-creditors-july-31-in-fifth-round/): On July 17, FTX Recovery Trust and FTX Trading Ltd. announced their 5th major distribution to creditors, which is scheduled to begin on July 31, 2026. 
- [Visa Launches New Platform for Stablecoin with Open USD](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/visa-new-platform-stablecoin-with-open-usd/): On July 16, Visa launched the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), a new offering designed to help banks, fintech and crypto firms issue, move and oversee stablecoins within a Visa-managed ecosystem. 
- [Grayscale Backs Bitcoin Covered Calls Amid BTC Market Uncertainty](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/grayscale-covered-calls-strong-bitcoin-yield/): On July 15, Grayscale, a leading asset management company, highlighted Bitcoin covered call strategies as an effective way for investors to generate income during the uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.
- [Morgan Stanley Updates Filings for Low-Fee ETH and SOL ETFs](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/morgan-stanley-low-fee-eth-and-sol-etfs-files/): On July 14, Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank, shared updated S-1/A filings for Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With this filing, the official launch of another Ethereum and Solana ETF comes closer.
- [Aave Founder Hails UK’s New Tax Policy for Crypto Lending](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/aave-hails-uk-new-tax-policy-crypto-lending/): On July 13, the biggest lending protocol, Aave's founder, Stani Kulechov, publicly shared his excitement over the United Kingdom’s new tax legislation for cryptocurrency lending and liquidity pools (LPs).
- [Solana Policy Institute Urges CFTC to Modernize Blockchain Rules](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/spi-cftc-modernize-rule-blockchain-innovation/): On July 9, Solana Policy Institute submitted its response to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) request for public input on barriers to fintech innovation.
- [CASHCAT Early Buyer Turns $316 into $2.1M on Robinhood Chain](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/cashcat-trader-316-turn-on-robinhood-chain/): In the new memecoin breakout, a CASHCAT trader has turned a small investment of around $316 into more than $2.17 million on the newly launched Robinhood Chain.
- [Ondo Perps Debuts Public Beta With 20x Equity Perpetuals](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ondo-perps-20x-leverage-on-tokenized-stock/): On July 7, Ondo Finance officially announced the launch of Ondo Perps in public beta with an impressive leverage of 20x on equity perpetuals.
- [Variational Introduces Swaps with $1B TradFi Liquidity](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/variational-swaps-with-1b-tradfi-liquidity/): On July 6, Variational, a leading peer-to-peer derivatives protocol on Arbitrum, announced the launch of its new on-chain product, Swaps, in Q3, which is expected to attract institutional investors.
- [Gnosis Pay Confirms Zodiac Vulnerability Behind $1.5M Hack](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/gnosis-pay-details-security-incident-june-1/): On July 3, Gnosis Pay, a self-custodial crypto debit card service developed on Gnosis Chain using Safe smart wallets, shared a detailed post-mortem report related to a security incident that took place on June 1.
- [Zcash Testnet Prepares for Major Ironwood Upgrade Tomorrow](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/zcash-testnet-major-ironwood-upgrade-tomorrow/): In the latest post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Zcash developer Dev has revealed that the Zcash testnet is being updated for the Ironwood upgrade tomorrow. According to a post shared on X, the update has two independently developed consensus implementations, including Valar Group and Zcash Foundation. However, the Valar version of consensus implementation is currently going through an audit.
- [Securitize Lists on NYSE Under ‘SECZ’ Following SPAC Merger](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/securitize-nyse-under-secz-list-spac-merger/): On July 1, Securitize, a leading platform for tokenization, announced the completion of its business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, which is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). With the completion of this deal, the tokenization company has now officially become a publicly traded company.
- [Mastercard Joins Launch of Open USD Stablecoin for Businesses](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/mastercard-open-usd-stablecoin-for-businesses/): On June 30, Mastercard, a leading payment network, announced support for Open USD, a new stablecoin designed for the internet economy, along with other payment companies like Visa, Stripe, and more than 140 major companies.
- [Ethena’s USDe Enters BlackRock’s $20T Aladdin Platform](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blackrock-20-t-door-ethenas-yielding-usde/): On June 29, Ethena, a leading stablecoin issuer behind USDe, revealed a major partnership with BlackRock, a leading asset management company, which will allow the stablecoin issuer to integrate USDe through BlackRock’s Aladdin platform.
- [Continental Taps Securitize to Expand Tokenized Securities Access](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/continental-securitize-digital-securities/): On June 24, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a popular independent stock transfer agent in the country, announced that it has selected Securitize as its preferred tokenization partner.
- [SecondFi Patches Cardano Wallet Flaw After 16M ADA Loss](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/secondfi-fixes-cardano-wallet-flaw/): SecondFi, a decentralised finance platform built on Cardano blockchain that faced a security vulnerability yesterday, announced today, June 24, 2026, through X, that it has identified and fixed the security issue that affected certain Cardano wallet addresses. The company says the flaw was at the address level and could lead to theft only when a user signed a transaction. A patch has already been rolled out to wallets that were not compromised. Normal service is expected to resume shortly for those users.
- [Micron Tech Tokenized Stock Goes Live on Solana via Sunrise](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/micron-tech-tokenized-stock-solana-sunrise/): On Monday, Solana, a leading blockchain network, announced the arrival of Micron Technology (MU) stock on the network via Sunrise, a Solana-based tokenization infrastructure.
- [Sui Mainnet Launches Seal MPC for Secure AI Agent Access](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sui-seal-mpc-for-ai-agents-on-mainnet/): June 19, the Sui Network announced the launch of its Seal Multi-Party Computation (Seal MPC) feature on the mainnet, which is a major step in developing secure infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.
- [Avalanche Unveils Avalanche Payments Collective with VanEck](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/avalanche-payments-collective-with-vaneck/): On June 18, Avalanche announced the launch of the Avalanche Payments Collective, which is a coalition of 28 leading organizations to create one of the biggest payments ecosystems in the blockchain sector.
- [ORE Protocol Confirms Staking Bug, Users Must Migrate Now](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ore-protocol-staking-bug-users-migrate-now/): On June 17, ORE protocol revealed a bug present in the staking program and quickly responded to fix the issue. However, the security incident in a smart contract present on the Solana blockchain has allowed hackers to steal 25.5 SOL tokens from the protocol yield mechanism, which is worth around $2,215.
- [MoonPay Trade Goes Live on Ledger Wallet for Secure Swaps](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/moonpay-trade-ledger-wallet-for-secure-swaps/): On June 16, MoonPay, a leading financial technology platform for digital assets, announced that MoonPay Trade is now available directly through Ledger Wallet.
- [Bittensor’s TAO Surges as US Govt Suspends Anthropic AI Models](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bittensor-surges-us-govt-anthropic-ai-models/): Amid the regulatory scrutiny for centralized AI platforms, Bittensor (TAO) has witnessed a rally of more than 21% in the last 7 days amid the growing demand for decentralized AI infrastructure.
- [Securitize Introduces STAC Tokenized Fund on Solana via BNY](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/securitize-stac-tokenized-fund-solana-via-bny/): On June 12, Securitize, a leading platform for tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), announced that it is expanding its Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC) to the Solana blockchain network.
- [Backpack to Launch SpaceX’s SPCX on Solana via Sunrise](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/backpack-spacexs-spcx-on-solana-via-sunrise/): On June 11, Backpack, a leading cryptocurrency exchange on Solana, announced that tokenized SpaceX’s share $SPCX will be available on Solana via SunriseDeFi. This announcement is coming at a time when SpaceX is going to make its debut on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX on June 12.
- [Ripple and Mastercard Team Up for AI Agent Machine Payments](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ripple-mastercard-ai-agent-machine-payment/): On June 10, Ripple, the leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, announced that it is joining Mastercard’s Agent Pay for Machines program (AP4M).
- [Grayscale: Bitcoin is Undervalued, But Not as Cheap as Past](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/grayscale-bitcoin-undervalue-not-cheap-past/): On June 9, Grayscale shared a report regarding Bitcoin’s current price movement amid the bearish sentiment in the overall crypto market.
- [BlackRock Transfers $227M in Bitcoin on Coinbase Prime](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blackrock-227-m-in-bitcoin-on-coinbase-prime/): Amid the bearish sentiment in the overall crypto market, BlackRock has reportedly moved $227 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to Coinbase Prime, which is a leading brokerage platform.
- [Morgan Stanley, Galaxy Digital Launch Crypto ETP Referral](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/morgan-stanley-galaxy-on-crypto-etp-access/): On June 5, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, a leading American multinational investment bank and financial services company, announced the launch of its in-kind referral partnership with Galaxy Digital.
- [RLUSD Expands Its Multi-Chain Presence Through Wormhole](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/rlusd-multi-chain-presence-through-wormhole/): On June 4, Ripple, the leading blockchain infrastructure, announced the multi-chain expansion of its native stablecoin, RLUSD, by using Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT). 
- [Mastercard Deepens XRPL Integration for Always-On Payments](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/mastercard-xrpl-integration-always-on-payment/): On June 3, Mastercard, the leading payment company, announced that it is increasing settlement options by integrating its connections with various blockchain networks like XRP Ledger (XRPL).
- [Key Reasons Behind Bitcoin Price Breakdown Below $70k](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/key-bitcoin-price-breakdown-below-70k/): Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, plunged 3.3% before the opening bell in the U.S. market on Tuesday, currently trading at $68,836. The sell-off can be linked to several catalysts, including geopolitical tension, ETF outflow, and institutions selling. Market data also highlighted cascading liquidation and breakdown below key support as additional pressure in the Bitcoin price correction.
- [House of Doge Partners with Paxos to Boost Dogecoin Access](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/house-of-doge-paxos-to-boost-dogecoin-access/): On June 1, House of Doge, the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, announced a partnership with Paxos that will open a door for Dogecoin to list on Paxos’s crypto brokerage and custody platform.
- [Gnosis Pay Security Breach Triggers Emergency Asset Withdrawal](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/gnosis-pay-security-emergency-asset-withdrawal/): Another DeFi exploit surfaced again on Monday, 1st June, targeting the Zodiac delay module of gnosis pay. The actual amount of drain or funds loss is not yet disclosed, but Gnosis co-founder and CEO Martin Koppelmann said that Gnosis will fully reimburse affected individuals. Following the security breach, the native ecosystem token for Gnosis Pay— Gnosis (GNO)— is down roughly 7% to currently trade at $107.25. 
- [Sui Explains What Caused Its Three Consecutive Mainnet Disruptions](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sui-explains-what-caused-3-mainnet-disruptions/): The Sui Foundation published its full review of the three mainnet outages that knocked the network offline on May 28 and May 29, 2026. The firm claimed that the disruptions were caused by two distinct bugs in the v1.72 software release.

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## Blogs
- [How Hyperliquid Gives Challenge to Traditional Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/hyperliquid-threat-traditional-exchange/): Hyperliquid is a leading decentralized exchange developed by using blockchain technology, which has lately become a popular place for perpetual futures. The reason behind the popularity of this platform is that it provides services for leveraged trading. While the platform was designed to focus on crypto perpetuals, it is now slowly making its way to integrate assets from the traditional financial world.
- [What Are New AML Rules for US Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/genius-act-aml-proposal-means-stablecoin/): Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration, the crypto sector has gained an impressive regulatory clarity as the administration is working on various regulatory frameworks at once to bring clarity for the digital asset sector. Last month, the United States Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that they are proposing a joint rule. The main purpose of this joint statement is to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, which is widely known as the GENIUS Act. 
- [Agentic Payments: How AI and Crypto Automate Finance](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/agentic-payments-ai-that-spends-crypto/): In simple words, Agentic payments are those types of financial transactions that are started and executed by AI agents without any human intervention. These transactions do not require users to press “approve” every time they make transactions. 
- [North Korea’s Lazarus Group: Biggest Nightmare for Crypto](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/north-korea-lazarus-group-hack-crypto/): According to an official report from Chainalysis, more than $3.4 billion worth of funds locked in cryptocurrency were compromised in 2025. North Korean hackers, mainly linked to the infamous Lazarus Group, are alone responsible for around $2.02 billion of the total amount of stolen funds. This is the direct jump of around 51% from 2024. While the white hat hackers and cybersecurity experts are continuously working to protect the crypto sector against these hacks and exploitation, the scale of these attacks is still large and scaring away users.
- [Why RWAs Are Becoming the Backbone of Crypto’s Next Growth Phase](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/why-rwa-becoming-backbone-crypto-phase/): The tokenized RWA market has crossed $31 billion, showing tokenization is moving from the pilot phase to real adoption.
- [How $292 Million Kelp DAO Hack Shook DeFi in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-292-m-kelp-dao-hack-shook-defi-2026/): Last month, April 2026, the entire decentralized finance sector experienced the biggest cyber attack on one of its cross-chain bridges, which shook the entire community. On April 18, Kelp DAO, a popular liquid staking protocol, faced a bizarre hack and lost approximately $292 million in rsETH tokens after its cross-chain bridge linked to LayerZero got exploited in the cyber attack. 
- [Solana Grows as Institutions and Alpenglow Show Support](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/solana-institutional-interest-alpenglow/): Solana is gaining traction in the global financial markets as we enter the second quarter of 2026, and the conversation surrounding $SOL has shifted from "if" to "how fast." While Bitcoin remains the undisputed store of value and Ethereum the foundational yield curve, Solana has officially emerged as the high-frequency settlement layer for the world’s largest financial institutions. In the second week of May, the broader crypto market experienced a complex macro environment of Fed leadership transitions and regulatory shifts. However, Solana has quietly executed the most significant technical overhaul in its history.
- [Why Zcash (ZEC) Could Be the Next Big Thing in Crypto?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/why-zcash-zec-next-big-thing-in-crypto/): Despite the base of blockchain technology, the crypto sector is still struggling to resolve privacy-related issues amid growing surveillance under new crypto regulations. Privacy coins like Zcash are the answer to this problem.
- [How Institutions Invest in Secure Crypto Custody](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-institutions-invest-crypto-custody/): The cryptocurrency market has experienced major changes this year as its institutional adoption is quickly growing with every passing day. One of the major factors behind this adoption is institutional custody. In simple words, institutional custody is the secure and compliant way for storing digital assets on the blockchain. 
- [Strategy Paused Bitcoin Buys; Will Q1 Earnings Break Saylor’s Model?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/strategy-paused-bitcoin-buys-saylor-model/): Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), announced yesterday, May 3, 2026, through the social media platform X, that the company has paused Bitcoin buying this week. This break marks the second such pause in 2026. The first such pause was observed from March 23-29, 2026. Tomorrow's (May 5) Q1 earnings will reveal if their funding strategy can keep powering massive BTC purchases amid expected big losses.
- [Essential Tips for Networking Effectively at Crypto Conferences](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/essential-tips-for-networking-at-crypto-conferences/): Conversing effectively at crypto conferences can greatly improve your networking results.
- [The Significance of KYC and AML in Cryptocurrency Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/kyc-aml-in-cryptocurrency-exchanges/): Since the introduction of cryptocurrencies, the number of people making crypto transactions worldwide has increased dramatically. With such a massive growth in the popularity of crypto, the potential risk and mishaps associated with the finance world also increase, which means various crypto enthusiasts have to face money laundering and finance terrorism. To counter such incidents and maintain the safety of the cryptocurrency industry, verification procedures such as KYC and AML are becoming highly critical. This article will explore the importance of KYC and AML in cryptocurrency exchanges.
- [Synthetic Assets: Boosting Liquidity on Crypto Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/role-of-synthetic-assets-in-liquidty-volume/): Synthetic assets are the virtual representation of real physical assets. Examples include stock, commodity, or currency traded on a blockchain. Synthetic assets differ from conventional assets in that they are created via decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and smart contracts, which do not entail any claims to the ownership of the assets; instead, they are employed to track their price. It offers entry to a diverse range of markets with security and traceability ensured by the indelible record of blockchain technology. Understanding Liquidity and volume is necessary for traders who sell synthetic assets. It also has an impact on the price stability of synthetic assets and trading options.
- [Risk Management in Crypto Trading: Essential Strategies](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/risk-management-in-crypto-trading/): Whether you are an experienced trader or just throwing your hat in the ring, strategies for risk management in crypto trading can safeguard you. This article will help you understand why risk management is essential in crypto trading and the various strategies you can employ to navigate your way through crypto trading.
- [How to Choose the Best Crypto Exchange: 10 Must-Have Features](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/features-choosing-best-crypto-exchange/): Increased ease of use and additional features, along with a greater threat from hackers and more demands from users and regulators, have increased the standards. It’s not how many tokens are listed that define the best crypto exchanges, but rather the equilibrium of security, compliance, user experience, liquidity, and innovation.
- [What Are Exchange Fees On Crypto Exchanges & Their Impact On Trading](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/exchange-fees-how-they-impact-trading/): Crypto trading usually feels like a roller coaster as the prices pump, charts flash green and red, traders chasing the next big move. But while everyone is watching the candles, something quieter is nibbling away at profits in the background and it is nothing but the exchange fees.
- [5 Crypto Exchanges That Save Most on Trading Fees in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-exchanges-save-trading-fees-2026/): But what really matters for crypto traders is the fees on trade. These small percentage of fees on every trade can affect their returns. In 2026, Bitcoin is trading in the new crypto cycle after creating a new all-time high last year, and altseason is building up again. Even a 0.05% difference between exchanges matters so much. If you trade often, even small fees add up and can take a big portion of your profits. 
- [How Crypto Can Have Massive Impact on Social Media Economy](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-have-impact-social-media-economy/): But another economy is rapidly growing its social media economy. For years, we have watched cryptocurrency and social media exist in a state of detente, where crypto communities build on centralized platforms like X (formerly Twitter), while Web3 social protocols struggle to gain mainstream traction.  
- [Is Decentralization Fully Compromised in Crypto and DeFi?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/decentralization-compromised-crypto-defi/): The idea behind decentralization in finance through cryptocurrency was to give power back to people by creating an open, transparent, and permissionless financial system. Decentralization is not a new concept. 
- [How to Trade Traditional Assets on Crypto Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/trade-traditional-asset-crypto-exchanges/): In March 2026, gold is trading around $5,093 as investors need safety amid geopolitical tensions and the rise in inflation. But the traditional market is still closing at night with high barriers, and institutions can not afford this. Crypto exchanges allow anyone to trade traditional commodities all the time by using tokenized physical gold and leveraged perpetual futures that can be settled instantly in USDT.
- [TradFi-Crypto Convergence: Rise of Institutional Bridges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tradfi-crypto-convergence-institutional/): A few years ago, the Wall Street and crypto sectors were two different sectors. One moved slowly through banks under regulated environments. On the other hand, the cryptocurrency sector is using blockchain technology, where anyone can join in.
- [Institutional Interest in On-Chain Derivatives & Perp DEXs](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/institutional-chain-derivatives-perp-dex/): When Bitcoin dropped more than 12% of its value in a few hours just last month, the traditional financial market was sleeping. Wall Street’s trading desks had closed hours earlier, which left many institutional investors unable to respond until the next morning. 
- [Can Policy Wins and Settlements Build Confidence in Crypto?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-battle-easing-clarity-build/): For years, one word has defined the crypto industry's relationship with regulators and that word is uncertainty. Since crypto came into existence, many projects have been launched and investors piled in, all of this only to see lawsuits, enforcement actions and regulator warnings suddenly shaking the entire market.
- [Tokenized Securities: How Blockchain is Transforming Capital Markets](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tokenized-securities-reshaping-markets/): Finance is changing fast, and one of the biggest shifts is the rise of tokenized securities. Tokenized securities are nothing but digital versions of financial assets such as stocks, bonds or funds.
- [How Crypto Is Powering the Next Wave of AI Agents](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-crypto-the-next-wave-of-ai-agents/): One day after the launch, its impact became a point of discussion on social media. The machine economy, where AI agents transact with each other without human intervention, had finally found its ownership layer. 
- [Is Bitcoin Finally Proving Its Safe Haven in US–Iran War?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/bitcoin-proving-safe-haven-us-iran-war/): Many times in the past, Bitcoin was criticized for its label as digital gold, and some people say that it only surges during a bull run. Also, they raise questions on its nature of inflation hedge.
- [Top Crypto Narratives Every Crypto Investor Should Master in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-narrative-investor-should-master/): Crypto market is something that changes within a blink of an eye. One minute you must be riding a memecoin rocket, the next you must be watching Bitcoin ETFs pull in billions. In 2026, just HODLing Bitcoin is not enough. If you want a portfolio that can survive everything, be it bear market, regulatory curveballs and tech disruptions, then one needs to think narratives and not just tickers.
- [How Perps and Crypto Derivatives Shape Crypto Prices and Sentiment](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-derivatives-perps-market-moves/): Perpetual futures and crypto derivatives shook up trading by letting users play with leverage around the clock. Here no bankers are needed, there are no restricted office hours. This perpetual trading and crypto derivatives came into existence so that crypto's wild swings can be tamed and by 2026, they are moving more volume than traditional spot markets.
- [Tokenized Gold and RWAs Reshape Safe-Haven Investing](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tokenized-gold-rise-reshaping-investing/): Imagine owning gold without ever touching a physical bar or worrying about where to keep it. That's what tokenized gold is, it is nothing but real gold that is converted into tokenized form and stored in vaults but represented as digital tokens which can be bought, sold or traded. Projects like PAX Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT) are the biggest examples of tokenized gold in the world of blockchain. With tokenization, one token is equal to one ounce of gold.
- [Why Hedera Isn’t Just a Normal Blockchain and Its Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/hedera-normal-blockchain-future-scope/): While major blockchains, like Ethereum and Solana, are continuously getting the limelight, there is a trojan horse silently developing something totally different from other blockchain networks. This is none other than the Hedera network.
- [How Tokenized Treasuries Work as Onchain Collateral](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tokenized-treasuries-on-chain-collateral/): Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is growing rapidly. One of the biggest changes comes from tokenized treasuries. These are digital versions of U.S. government bonds that are now available on blockchains. 
- [Ethereum Hits Record Usage But Price Lags, Staking Paradox Explained](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/ethereum-booming-activity-muted-price/): Ethereum is seeing great growth in 2026 but the price is not reflecting this growth. As we all know, the Ethereum network is highly active and has more than 500,000 daily users, which is a noticeable rise from late 2025. At the same time, around $180 billion is locked into DeFi, showing steady participation and capital inflow.
- [Hong Kong Prepares to Become a Stablecoin Capital of Asia](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/hong-kong-a-stablecoin-capital-of-asia/): Amid the chaos in the world, Hong Kong is going to witness a historic moment in its digital asset journey. In March, the city is expected to issue its first-ever licenses for stablecoin issuers, which will open doors for the digital asset sector across Asia and beyond. 
- [3 Macroeconomics to Watch Out for in Crypto This March](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/3-macroeconomics-watch-out-crypto-march/): The crypto market is going through a consolidation phase and entering March with uncertainty. Bitcoin is trading around $69,000, down around 25% year-to-date from its 2025 peaks. While it is trading at around $2,000 with 36% drop. The market capitalization of the crypto market is revolving around $2.37 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap, which is a major decline from its peak in 2025 at $4 trillion. 
- [Top Three Token Unlocks to Watch Out in March 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/march-token-unlock-shake-price/): Token unlocks are huge events within the crypto world as they happen when tokens that were previously locked, usually for the team members, early investors, advisors, or project funds are finally released and can be sold or moved. Think of it like opening a vault that has been sealed since launch. Once these tokens enter the market, the total supply available for trading increases, and that can shake things up a bit.
- [Here’s How US Role in Iran & Israel War Can Affect Crypto Market](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/us-intervention-iran-israel-impact-crypto/): The US stepping into the Iran-Israel conflict in late February 2026 has shaken global markets, which also includes crypto. Under the military operations called "Roaring Lion" and "Epic Fury," tensions escalated quickly, creating fear among investors.
- [Has Bitcoin Really Failed as Money? Fact Check](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/has-bitcoin-failed-as-money-fact-check/): On February 27, Jimmy Wales, American internet entrepreneur and Wikipedia Co-Founder, shared a shocking remark on Bitcoin’s future, which sparked a discussion in the crypto community. In his latest remark, Jimmy Wales stated that Bitcoin is “a complete failure as a currency, as a store of value.” He also affirmed that BTC is not going to become the dominant money in the future. 
- [AI as On-Chain Security Oracle for Real-Time Alert](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/ai-on-chain-security-oracle-alerts/): As the economy on blockchain technology turned into a trillion-dollar infrastructure, security should be a major focus for its developers. According to the Chainalysis report, more than $3.4 billion was lost due to hacks and exploits in 2025. The biggest culprits were oracle manipulation, flash loan attacks, and logic flaws in smart contracts. 
- [The Sam Bankman-Fried Story: From FTX Crash to 2026 Legal Updates](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/sbf-story-ftx-crash-2026-legal-updates/): Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF)went from being the face of crypto success to one of its biggest cautionary tales. He built FTX into a billion-dollar empire almost overnight, gaining trust from investors, celebrities, and everyday users. But behind the scenes, things were not as solid as they looked. When the truth came out, it collapsed everything and it was all within a blink of an eye. The person who seemed to be a genius turned into one of crypto's biggest frauds.
- [Pi Network Founder Chengdiao Fan Unveils Utility-First Tokens](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/pi-network-founder-unveils-token-utility/): Pi Network, a mobile first crypto project, will celebrate its anniversary on March 14 (also known as the Pi Day). In its latest video, Founder Chengdiao Fan introduced a new approach to ecosystem tokens that shifts the focus away from speculation and moves towards real-world use.
- [3 Infamous Cases of Insider Trading in the Crypto Sector](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/3-infamous-cases-of-insider-trading-in-the-crypto-sector/): Amid the turmoil in the crypto market, there is something going on that sparked a discussion in the community about this sector. On February 26, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT released his latest report on insider trading. This time, he exposed employees at Solana-based trading platform Axiom for allegedly abusing internal customer-support dashboards to access sensitive user data. 
- [Will Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Spark a Rally in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/ethereum-glamsterdam-upgrade-rally-2026/): Negative MVRV ratios are showing that many holders are selling at a loss, while on-chain data shows the depleting interest of retail investors. Amid this downward trend in the crypto market, Ethereum’s core developers are preparing for the next big upgrade on the network, Glamsterdam.
- [Metaplanet: How a Hotel Company Became a Bitcoin Powerhouse](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/metaplanet-leap-hotel-global-bitcoin-fame/): Before Metaplanet started focusing on Bitcoin holdings, it was just a regular Japanese company that worked in hotels and music-related businesses. The company started out in 1999 as a music CD company and when the CD sales declined, it moved into hotel business in 2013 and made its way out in 2017.
- [Justin Bieber’s NFT Portfolio: Million Dollar Buys See Massive Drop](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/justin-bieber-nft-portfolio-hype-big-loss/): When Justin Bieber joined OpenSea in December 2021 under the name "JustinBieberNFTS," a few could have guessed how important this wallet would have become in the story of celebrity NFTs. In just a few weeks, the Canadian popstar went from observing to collecting these NFTs.
- [How Iran Uses Crypto to Counter US Economic Pressure](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/iran-crypto-counter-us-economic-pressure/): Amid this economic pressure, Tehran has diverted its attention to crypto and is using it as an alternate financial system. 
- [Is the Prediction Market New Indicator for Altcoin Rallies?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/prediction-market-new-indicator-altcoin/): Unlike social-media hype or on-chain data that can be changed, prediction markets are used to attract participants who stake real capital on binary (like yes or no) or multi-outcome resolutions. This kind of prediction markets help traders to get “market-implied probabilities.” So many times, these data outperformed polls, such as the 2024 U.S. election cycle.
- [Tariff Chaos Tanks Bitcoin – Why Strategy Is Still Buying](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tariff-chaos-tank-bitcoin-strategy-buys/): The biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, which was once trading above $125,000 in October 2025, has dropped below $64,000 as of now. This fall in February is making it the worst monthly performance since the 2022 crypto winter. 
- [Crypto Hacks that Could Have Been Prevented with Precautions](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-hacks-prevented-with-precautions/): The cryptocurrency sector has lost billions of dollars to hacks, exploits, and scams since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009. According to the Chainalysis report, more than $3.4 billion was stolen in 2025 alone, while the worst year was 2022, when losses reached $3.7 billion. 
- [General Chains Cannot Keep Up: Why RWAs Need a Separate Blockchain](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/why-rwa-need-their-own-blockchain/): Big money is moving into tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). BlackRock's BUIDL fund, a tokenized US Treasury product, raked in nearly $2.2 billion across multiple chains by early 2026 and now even works as collateral on exchanges like Binance. JPMorgan jumped in too, rolling out a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum in late 2025. Tokenized US Treasuries alone are over $8 billion and total on-chain RWAs (minus stablecoins) tripled to $18.6 billion in 2025. By 2030, some say this market could hit $16 trillion.
- [Meme Launchpads 2.0: Is it Possible to Snipe 100x Coins Safely](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/meme-launchpad-can-you-really-skip-safely/): During every cycle, a few meme coins explode out of nowhere and make early buyers life-changing money. Think of Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, both of these memecoins went from jokes to massive market caps. But here's the catch, most people do not catch those gains. They come in late, buy the hype and then hold the bag.

## Press Release
- [Global Games Show Riyadh Reveals Gaming Legends in Speaker Lineup](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/press-release/global-games-show-riyadh-2026-reveals-star-speaker-lineup/): Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Global Games Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will be held between 20 and 30 June 2026, highlighting e-sports visionaries, game developers, and other industry experts who confirm the Kingdom’s position as an internationally recognized gaming and e-sports destination. 
- [Global Blockchain Show Riyadh Unveils Leaders Shaping Web3’s Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/press-release/global-blockchain-show-riyadh-2026-reveals-top-speakers/): Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the Global Blockchain Show on June 29 and 30, 2026. The show will bring together some of the world’s most influential and widely recognized voices shaping blockchain, Web3, and the global digital assets ecosystem.
- [Global AI Show Riyadh Announces Star-Studded AI Speaker Lineup](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/press-release/global-ai-show-riyadh-2026-speakers-lineup/): Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, taking place June 29-30, has unveiled its first lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global AI experts set to drive the direction of artificial intelligence and put it on the edge of innovation until 2026.

## Sponsored
- [Finding Trust in Crypto as Exchange Risks and Access Limits Grow](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sponsored/crypto-users-seek-trust-amid-exchange-risks/): Due to the closure of several cryptocurrency exchanges in recent years following hacking incidents and concerns over financial loss, the focus of the crypto market has shifted away from highlighting cyberattacks on digital assets toward addressing user concerns and fears. The global acceptance of cryptocurrencies has been the reason for the digital asset trading to become a complicated process. 
- [BeMine Launches Elven Hash Factory With TON Mining & Rewards](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sponsored/bemine-ton-mining-elven-hash-factory-launch/): BeMine has launched a winter feature called Elven Hash Factory. It will be active from December 15, 2025, through February 15, 2026. During this period, users can access discounted miners, participate in a Christmas lottery, and unlock rewards within the platform. The feature is built on BeMine’s existing cloud mining model with fractional ASIC ownership.
- [Cloud Meets Hydro: Inside BeMine and BitRiver’s Mining Revolution](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sponsored/inside-bemine-and-bitrivers-mining-revolution/): This is one signal that BeMine and BitRiver have just sent, two firms on opposite sides of the ecosystem, which are now harmonizing their strategies. On paper, it’s a partnership. The thing is that it seems like an indicator of the mining world in the future.

## Podcast
- [Behind the Scenes at Binance Labs: Blockchain Investment Strategy](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/binance-labs-alex-odagiu-interview/): We sat down with Binance Labs’ Investment Director, Alex Odagiu, for a deep dive into the lab’s approach to investing in Web3. He breaks down how Binance Labs filters out risky projects, what sectors they’re betting on next, and how their team supports founders beyond just capital. This behind-the-scenes look gives builders and investors real insight into how one of crypto’s biggest VCs is shaping the future of blockchain.
- [Shaping Digital Worlds: Yat Siu’s Vision for Web3 Gaming](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/yat-siu-web3-gaming-vision/): In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with Yat Siu, visionary founder of Animoca Brands, to explore how Web3 gaming is transforming the digital landscape.
- [Explore The Sandbox: Gaming and Metaverse Trends](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/exploring-the-sandbox-metaverse-gaming/): Explore how The Sandbox empowers gamers to create, own, and earn in the metaverse, featuring insights from Co-founder & COO Sebastien Borget on tools, growth, and creator opportunities.
- [Matt Ye Explores the Future of Finance on the Blockchain](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/matt-ye-future-of-finance-on-blockchain/): Blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the way financial systems operate, introducing new levels of transparency, efficiency, and trust. In this exclusive interview, Matt Ye, CEO of Lorenzo, shares his expert insights into the future of finance driven by on-chain innovation.
- [Disrupting the Future: Angel Versetti on Blockchain’s Evolution](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/angel-versetti-blockchain-private-ai/): In this episode, Angel Versetti, Founder & CEO of Private AI, shares expert insights into how blockchain and AI are converging to create the next wave of decentralized innovation. He covers the biggest trends driving Web3 forward, explores the opportunities and challenges in the crypto space, and gives advice for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the evolving landscape.
- [Bitcoin and Beyond: Charlie Yechuan Hu on Blockchain’s Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/charlie-hu-bitcoin-blockchain-future/): Charlie Yechuan Hu, Co-Founder of Bitlayer, explores Bitcoin’s enduring impact and the new frontiers of blockchain development. In this CNZ2025 session, he outlines how Layer 2 innovations are solving key challenges and shares what lies ahead for decentralized tech. From Bitlayer’s roadmap to broader market shifts, Charlie delivers a clear, visionary outlook.
- [Hubert Jacob Henry Schiff on the Future of Gold-Backed Crypto](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/gold-backed-crypto-hubert-schiff/): In this episode, we speak with Hubert Jacob Henry Schiff, Chairman of SCHIFF Investment Group, about the evolution and future of gold-backed crypto into a more stable, asset-backed era.
- [Unlocking DeFi’s Future: Exclusive with John Patrick Mullin](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/john-patrick-mullin-defi-mantra-regfi/): John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder and CEO of MANTRA, shares insights on building borderless financial systems powered by DeFi. This exclusive #CNZ2025 session unpacks how MANTRA is reshaping finance through regulatory innovation and global accessibility.
- [Dyma Budorin: Blockchain Security & Web3 Trust](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/dyma-budorin-web3-security-trust/): In this episode of "Expert Insights," we sit down with Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder and CEO of Hacken, to explore the evolving challenges of blockchain security and what it truly takes to rebuild trust in decentralized systems. Dyma brings years of experience working at the forefront of Web3 security and offers practical advice for founders, developers, and crypto-native communities.
- [Future of DeFi: Rushi Manche on Move, Security & Scaling](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/future-of-defi-rushi-manche/): Join us as we sit down with Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs, for an in-depth discussion on the future of DeFi. From the power of the Move programming language to addressing the real-world barriers to adoption, Rushi unpacks how the next wave of decentralized finance is being shaped.
- [Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik Talks Blockchain Data & its’s Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/future-of-blockchain-data/): We chat with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, about how blockchain data is transforming, the role of AI in real-time on-chain analytics, and how tools like Nansen are becoming essential in navigating the next era of Web3.
- [Kevin Soltani: From Wall Street to Web3 Innovation](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/kevin-soltani-dubai-web3-blockchain-future/): Join Kevin Soltani, Founder & CEO of The Gima Group, as he shares his bold journey from the trading floors of Wall Street to building in the heart of Web3. In this exclusive conversation, Kevin unpacks the pivotal moments that led to his crypto awakening, how traditional finance prepared him for the decentralized frontier, and why he believes Web3 is the next great evolution in global innovation.
- [Roshan Raghupathy Discusses Scaling with Marlin About Web3](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/roshan-raghupathy-marlin-web3-blockchain/): Discover how Marlin bridges Web2 and Web3 through hybrid execution, AI integration, and developer-friendly tools—featuring Roshan Raghupathy’s insights on scalability, usability, and the future of blockchain.