Coinbase and Morpho Make Bitcoin-Backed Loans More Predictable

Coinbase just gave bitcoin holders something borrowers usually expect from a bank. Customers can now borrow USDC against their bitcoin while locking in the interest rate and repayment date before taking the money. The fixed-rate loans launched Tuesday through Morpho Midnight on Base, giving eligible U.S. users outside New York a way to tap their […]

Cardano ADA Jumps 4% as x402 AI Payments Go Live

Cardanos ADA price climbed roughly 4% over the past 24 hours, reaching its highest level in four months as investors reacted to the blockchains integration with the x402 payment standard for AI agents. x402 is an open HTTP payment protocol originally developed by Coinbase in 2025 before moving under Linux Foundation governance. The technology revives […]

Bitcoin Breaks Long-Term Trendline as BTC Targets $90K

Bitcoin has strengthened its bullish outlook after closing above a crucial long-term technical indicator for the first time since March 2023, signaling a potential shift in the cryptocurrencys broader market cycle. Bitcoin surged to around $85,897, breaking through heavy sell-side resistance that had capped gains since mid-August. The rally also pushed BTC decisively above the […]

Emerging Momentum: Stablecoins Could Be on Billions

Richard Teng recently raised a provocative question about stablecoins potentially operating on billions of devices. His tweet suggests a significant trend towards the broader adoption of digital currencies, particularly in emerging markets. As stablecoins gain traction, this could reshape financial interactions globally, signaling a pivotal moment for crypto integration. What Went Down The concept of […]

Bitcoin Holders Resist Selling as BTC Surges 47%

Bitcoin holders are showing little urgency to take profits despite BTCs dramatic 47% rally over the past 24 hours, according to on-chain data shared by cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. Bitcoins adjusted Spent Output Profit Ratio (aSOPR) is currently hovering near 1.01, suggesting investors are realizing only modest profits even after the sharp increase in the Bitcoin […]

USDC Treasury Confirms Minting of $250 Million in New Tokens

The USDC Treasury has minted $250 million in new tokens, enhancing its liquidity position amid a mixed crypto market. This move, highlighted by the commentator @whale_alert, suggests a potential increase in institutional interest in USDC. As the demand for stablecoins grows, this could impact liquidity across the broader market. source What Went Down The broader […]

World Chain Activates Karst Upgrade As Older OP Stack Nodes Risk Divergence

TL;DR World Chain activated the Karst upgrade at 12:00 UTC on September 21. Node operators need op-geth v1.101701.0 or newer and op-node v1.16.9 or newer. End users do not need to take any action. World Chain has completed its Karst network upgrade, putting new OP Stack software requirements into effect for node operators. The activation […]