Crypto news
The IMF mapped the hidden dangers of blockchain tokenization: near-instant settlement is real, but so is near-instant shock propagation — and risk is shifting from bank balance sheets onto a handful of platforms.
Sam Altman proposed giving 5% of OpenAI to a US sovereign wealth fund — worth $42.6 billion at the $852B valuation. Anthropic, Google, and Meta would contribute similar stakes to the same fund under the plan.
The IMF mapped the hidden dangers of blockchain tokenization: near-instant settlement is real, but so is near-instant shock propagation — and risk is shifting from bank balance sheets onto a handful of platforms.
June was the worst month on record for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs: $4.5 billion withdrawn. On July 3, Fidelity and Ark led a $222M reversal after a miss on U.S. jobs data eased rate-hike fears.
Bank of Russia governor Nabiullina confirmed all systems are ready. From September 1, systemically important banks and major retailers must accept the digital ruble — with full market coverage phased in by 2028.
Every open position on a crypto exchange desk is a silent bet on price direction. We break down where rate risk comes from, how to calculate a minimum spread, and which margin protection methods actually work.
Should your exchange settle in USDT or USDC? In 2026 the answer got complex: MiCA reshaped EU stablecoin access, liquidity gaps are real, and freeze risk is routine. Here's what actually matters for exchange operators.
A liquidity provider sets your spread, settlement speed, and profit margin. We break down exchanges, OTC desks, and aggregators — and how to pick a partner who won't quietly eat into your earnings.
Lightning Network makes Bitcoin payments near-instant and almost free. Is it worth adding to your crypto exchange in 2026? A frank look at when Lightning pays off and when it isn't worth the hassle.
An atomic swap lets you exchange crypto directly — no exchange, no middleman. The tech has existed since 2017 but never went mainstream. We explain why — and what it means for exchanger operators.
ZK-proofs have two uses in crypto: scaling (ZK-rollups) and privacy (Zcash, Aztec). For exchange operators, they are different scenarios — one is standard infrastructure, the other raises real compliance questions.
