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Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is the most significant innovation on the blockchain since the advent of the blockchain itself. What Bitcoin is to gold, DeFi is to banks and finance houses: a way to access finance in the open market on a peer-to-peer basis without the gatekeepers of banks. However, in order to access DeFi, one needs a Master’s in Finance and a PhD in Computing. The new crypto exchange Lunex Network changes all that. Lunex Network is a new hybrid CEX/DEX exchange, and on the face of it, it solves many trading problems. Over 50,000 liquidity pairs, AI trading bots, and non-custodial wallets are just some of the features Lunex Network offers. However, it’s in DeFi where Lunex Network shines. <div data-placement=«Mid Article Thumbnails

From blockchain developers to smart contract specialists, professionals across domains are vying to acquire in-demand skills, as companies, particularly in banking and IT, embrace blockchain for secure and scalable solutions. The post-2021 bull run and NFT boom have introduced blockchain to the mainstream, creating a wave of professionals eager to transition into the crypto and Web3 space.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amid the recent maelstrom of political news was an important development for the future of technology-enabled public money.

The two trials AXA IM participated in used blockchain infrastructure and the Banque de France's tokenised cash solution and were part of the Call for Expression of Interest launched in December 2023 by the ECB to test new technologies for the settlement of wholesale financial transactions in digital central bank money.  In the first experiment, AXA IM – on behalf of AXA France – invested €3m in a digital sovereign bond issued by the Republic of Slovenia. The transaction was executed on BNP Paribas' Neobonds tokenisation platform with the settlement with a one-day settlement period an...

ET. The executive, who was in India last week, mentioned that Bitget has been actively engaging with regulators over the past few months to obtain the necessary approvals for its local operations. In a conversation with ET’s Vinod Mahanta, Zade discusses Bitget’s plans for India, the impact of the Trump presidency on cryptocurrencies, the ongoing bull run, and the evolving role of crypto in a post-AI world. Edited excerpts: Q) Do you think that crypto has a future in countries like India where regulators are not in favour of digital currencies? As a company, we firmly believe that having regulations is far better than having none at all. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to engage with some regulators in India, as compliance is a key priority for us. Binance has recently secured registration to operate in India and we are looking forward to getting ours from authorities.

Vancouver could move to integrate bitcoin into city finances in the slipstream of the digital token’s surge to an all-time high above US$100,000, a rally fuelled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s support for crypto.

cryptocurrency entrepreneur and founder of the blockchain platform Tron, Justin Sun— with a net worth of at least $1.4 billion— has spent $6.2 million on Maurizio Cattelan’s viral artwork «Comedian»—a banana duct-taped to a wall— amid a historic boom for digital assets. The high-profile purchase underscores how crypto wealth is reshaping investment trends and cultural value. The conceptual work created by the Italian artist was sold at an auction in New York on November 20, with Justin Sun comparing that conceptual art to NFT (non-fungible token) art and decentralised blockchain technology, The Guardian had reported.

In a sea of upcoming tokens, it is hard to tell which one could make it big. Here’s a look at the potential top new altcoins.

Imagine a fixed-income investment advisor who tried out crypto assets and then got converted. That’s what happened with New Delhi-based Shiv Pande, who worked closely with pension and provident funds and became curious about the stupendous rise of crypto assets in 2021. He spent a year researching it and invested in it for the first time in July 2022.

The report, which showed 43% of the brokers' willingness to increase tech budgets by 20%, was from the StockTech Survey 2024-25 by Association of National Exchanges Members of India Western Region (ANMI WIRC).

Emerging and established altcoins have also caught their attention. New cryptos, in particular, are a favourite among strategic investors because of their large growth potential. They are capable of multifold surges, unlike high-cap cryptos. For example, BTC has gained just above 100% in a year. Dogwifhat––a brand-new meme coin in early 2024––has recorded more than 1000% returns in less than a year.

Rexas Finance is a unique blockchain venture that combines real-world asset tokenisation with decentralised financing (DeFi) to give investors fractionalised access to high-value assets, including real estate, art, and commodities. Rexas Finance opens up blockchain assets to normal and institutional investors, allowing them to diversify into previously exclusive areas. The platform's user-friendly ecos

Melania Trump is continuing this contentious business endeavour and won't be slowing down anytime soon, despite Donald Trump returning to the White House. A limited-edition photo series titled ‘On the Move,’ which features Melania in a variety of professional settings, was released earlier this week. The 16 digital photos that she is selling on the blockchain feature her in her office, on the campaign trail, and in other locations, as quoted in a report by SheKnows. It’s being sold on her website for nearly $200 and is being sold on Solana blockchain, which is an eco-friendly proof-of-state blockchain protocol, per Fox News via MSN.

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is broadening its crypto offerings for U.S. traders, adding tokens like Solana (SOLUSD) and meme coin Pepe (PEPEUSD), as the frenzy continues for Bitcoin (BTCUSD) and other digital assets in the wake of Donald Trump's presidential election win.

bitcoin climbed to yet another record high. The world's largest cryptocurrency topped $87,000 for the first time on Monday. As of around 3:45 p.m. ET, bitcoin's price stood at $87,083, per CoinDesk, up over 28% in the last week alone. Dogecoin observed a dramatic surge, rising nearly 45% to $0.4037 in the past 24 hours. This rally adds to its impressive growth of 145% since Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election.

Ether (ETHUSD), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, surged Monday to its highest levels in more than three months, boosted by optimism about the prospects for a favorable regulatory outlook under the Trump Administration and record inflows into recently launched spot Ether exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bernie Moreno was celebrating Tuesday night at La Centre, a banquet center in the Cleveland suburbs, when he got a call from Brian Armstrong, Brad Garlinghouse and a handful of other crypto executives. The Republican had just defeated three-term Sen.

Bitcoin approaches its all-time high, excitement is building around a potential “altcoin season” across the crypto market. In a recent ETMarkets live stream, Anush Jafer, Content Lead at Mudrex Research, shared insights into how Bitcoin’s price movement could shape the broader cryptocurrency landscape and spark opportunities for altcoins. Jafer highlighted Bitcoin’s resilience in its climb toward previous highs, a journey that has reignited discussions about its role as a market driver. “When Bitcoin reaches these levels, the impact on the entire cryptocurrency market is significant,” Jafer noted, suggesting that Bitcoin’s strength often triggers a market-wide reaction. Historically, Bitcoin rallies have been followed by altcoin surges, known as “altcoin season,” where alternative cryptocurrencies gain traction and attract new capital.

Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper with the aim of creating a system that replaces the need for central authorities like banks and financial institutions to facilitate transactions. The nine-page document called “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” contained a detailed description of how payments can be made directly to one another based on cryptographic proof and not relying on any third-party intermediaries. Since then, Bitcoin grew from $0.05816 in 2010 to $72,500 today making it one of the largest asset classes in the world. As we celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Bitcoin Whitepaper, let's take a look at how Bitcoin evolved over the years and shaped the crypto market to what it is today.