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NFT brand Doodles to launch Solana-based token called DOOD

Doodles is launching a Solana-based token, DOOD, with a 10 billion supply and various allocations, following the NFT trend set by Pudgy Penguins.

theblock.co • 13/02/2025 - 17:33 PM

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Trump-supported World Liberty and Ondo Finance partner to expand tokenized RWA adoption

World Liberty Financial and Ondo Finance partner to advance tokenized real-world asset adoption, integrating traditional finance on-chain while providing secure yields and enhancing market access.

theblock.co • 11/02/2025 - 17:30 PM

DeFi protocol Goldfinch brings onchain exposure to private credit giants like Apollo with 'Prime' launch

Goldfinch launches 'Prime,' a DeFi pool providing non-U.S. users access to private credit loans from major firms, targeting returns of 9-12% through USDC deposits.

theblock.co • 04/02/2025 - 18:00 PM

Ivanka Trump warns of fake cryptocurrency token using her name

Ivanka Trump warned against a fraudulent cryptocurrency using her name. She emphasized her lack of involvement and her legal team's actions to address the unauthorized promotion.

theblock.co • 23/01/2025 - 19:30 PM

In broad discussion on crypto's future, Vitalik Buterin warns political tokens 'are vehicles for unlimited political bribery'

Vitalik Buterin warns that political tokens can facilitate unlimited bribery, especially in the context of influential leaders promoting their creation. He contrasts short-term fun with long-term value.

theblock.co • 23/01/2025 - 18:56 PM

Circle acquires tokenization startup Hashnote, incubated by Cumberland Labs

Circle acquires Hashnote, enhancing yield-bearing collateral and integrating USYC with USDC to boost institutional adoption and enable seamless transactions in traditional finance.

theblock.co • 21/01/2025 - 17:16 PM

The Daily: Bernstein sets out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, MicroStrategy buys another $101 million worth of bitcoin and more

Bernstein analysts predict strong crypto growth in 2025, MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchase, Ripple hires shift to U.S., GSR receives FCA approval, and Vitalik Buterin liquidates memecoins for charity.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 19:06 PM

The Funding: Crypto VC Recap 2024

Venture capital investment in crypto and blockchain increased by 28% in 2024, driven by market optimism and strong early-stage funding, despite remaining below previous highs.

theblock.co • 29/12/2024 - 18:07 PM

The Daily: Pudgy Penguins' PENGU token goes live, LastPass exploiters drain millions of dollars in crypto and more

Pudgy Penguins launched its PENGU token while LastPass breach-related hacks continue. Lido phases out Polygon staking, and Tether invests in StablR for European stablecoin adoption.

theblock.co • 17/12/2024 - 19:11 PM

The Daily: BlackRock recommends 1-2% bitcoin allocation, Step Finance plans tokenized stocks on Solana and more

BlackRock, the world’s largest investment firm with $11.5 trillion in assets under management and issuer of the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, recommended allocating up to 2% of multi-asset portfolios to bitcoin in an institutional investor report on Thursday. DeFi platform Step Finance acquired early-stage startup Moose Capital, aiming to bring tokenized stock trading of major companies like Nvidia and Tesla to Solana, targeting a Q1 2025 launch. Avalanche announced it raised $250 million in a locked token sale led by Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly and ParaFi Capital to support its Avalanche9000 upgrade. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 12/12/2024 - 19:08 PM

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