The HYPE token staking interface is now live on Hyperliquid’s platform, allowing users to stake their tokens with validators. HYPE has surged 640% since its token generation event — reaching a $9.3 ...

Crypto is full of a myriad of different names for blockchains, protocols, VC firms and more. Here’s a look at the inspiration behind some of the most popular projects. In the often obscure world of ...

The People’s Bank of China dedicated a section of its 2024 Financial Stability report to highlighting global efforts to regulate crypto-related activities and outlining its crypto licensing regime in ...

The AI agent platform is considering changes to its token economics and the potential launch of a Layer 1 blockchain. The project manages the Eliza framework, which allows developers to create AI ...

Monthly volume on decentralized exchanges hit a record high this month. December’s spot trading volume on centralized exchanges also hit its highest level since May 2021. Monthly trading volume on ...

Malaysia’s securities regulator announced its enforcement action against Bybit for operating an exchange without proper registration. Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has placed an enforcement ...

The ai-powered ai16z ‘memefund’ recently rocketed to a market capitalization of $1.5 billion before retreating slightly on Sunday. The first Solana Token Extension to cross the $1 billion market cap ...

This is an excerpt from the 18th edition of The Funding sent to our subscribers on Dec. 29. The Funding is a fortnightly newsletter written by Yogita Khatri, The Block’s longest-serving editorial ...

Asset manager Volatility Shares has filed an application for ETFs that would invest in Solana futures contracts on CFTC-regulated exchanges and offer 1x, 2x, and -1x leverage options. The filing comes ...

The Blockchain Association and two other groups sued the IRS to challenge a recently-finalized rule that would require DeFi front-ends to report user data, including personal information and details ...

Happy Friday! In today's daily, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service finalizes tax rules requiring DeFi brokers to collect user trading details, the Montenegro justice minister signs former Terraform ...

Hemi Labs CEO Jeff Garzik sheds light on Hemi’s “proof of proof” security model and his vision for a multi-chain future. Episode 79 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank ...