CRYPTO
Glassnode's LPOC Metrics Enhance Understanding of Crypto Leverage Dynamics
Glassnode's new Leverage Position Openings and Closures (LPOC) metrics provide insights into crypto leverage trends by analyzing price and open interest, offering a comprehensive view of market dynamics.
Practise Trading Accounts: Testing Crypto Strategies Without the Risk
Virtual setups in crypto trading provide risk-free learning experiences, allowing beginners to test strategies and understand volatility profiles, while consistent data review is crucial for better insights.
Abu Dhabi's Regulated Carbon-Credit Exchange: Tokenising Offsets on Blockchain for a $50 B Net-Zero Market
Abu Dhabi is launching a blockchain-based carbon credit marketplace, aiming for a net-zero economy by 2050. The regulated exchange will tokenize carbon offsets, enhancing transparency and efficiency. With institutional backing and federal mandates for emissions reporting, the initiative could capture a significant share of the growing carbon market. However, challenges such as regulatory clarity and potential greenwashing remain. If successful, this could lead to a pioneering net-zero commodities exchange in the region.
Robinhood Unveils Q2 2025 Results Announcement and New Crypto Offerings
Robinhood Markets, Inc. will release its Q2 2025 financial results on July 30, alongside launching new crypto services, including stock tokens and a Layer 2 blockchain.
Saudi Digital Riyal Pilot: SAMA Tests "Oil-Linked" CBDC on mBridge for Cross-Border Settlements
Saudi Arabia's Central Bank (SAMA) is pilot-testing a wholesale CBDC, potentially enabling oil sales to China in digital currencies. This project aims to modernize payments and reduce reliance on U.S. dollars, aligning with Vision 2030 goals. While risks exist, such as liquidity issues and regulatory challenges, successful pilots could establish a payments system linked to the nation’s oil resources.
Robinhood Unveils Stock Tokens and Layer 2 Blockchain Expansion
Robinhood announced the launch of stock tokens in the EU and a new Layer 2 blockchain, alongside expanding crypto futures and staking products in the US and EU.
Tokenised Trade Finance: Can Blockchain Finally Bridge India's US $300 Billion Export-Credit Gap?
India faces a $300 billion export-credit gap, but blockchain's "tokenised trade finance" could streamline processes, digitizing LCs and invoices to enhance access for small firms.
From Web2 to Web3: India's IT Giants Quietly Move Up the Blockchain Stack
India's IT giants—TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro—are pivoting to blockchain, launching digital-asset divisions and securing global contracts, marking a shift from Web2 outsourcing to Web3 infrastructure.
Why More People Are Turning to Crypto for Payments
Cryptocurrency isn't just a buzzword anymore. It’s gone from theoretical tech chats and niche internet corners to everyday conversations and real-world payments. It used to sound futuristic. But now, it’s just part of how things work in some places. And more folks seem happy to use it.
EigenCloud Pioneers Crypto's Transition to Verifiable Cloud Infrastructure
EigenCloud introduces the Verifiable Cloud, transforming crypto infrastructure with programmable trust, enabling new applications and expanding crypto's market reach.
Hong Kong's New Stablecoin Regime: What Indian Start-ups and Exchanges Need to Know
Hong Kong's new Stablecoins Bill mandates licenses for fiat-backed stablecoins, effective August 2025, offering Indian firms a regulated offshore base for crypto.
DeFi Derivatives Surge in 2025: Are On-Chain CFDs the Future of Trading?
Most people associate decentralized finance (DeFi) with crypto wallets, staking, and token swaps. But something bigger is unfolding behind the scenes. Derivatives, once the domain of centralized exchanges and traditional brokers, are getting a DeFi makeover.
DePIN: How Tokens Are Funding Real-World Hardware-from 5G Radios to Dash-Cam Maps
DePIN is turning users into infrastructure builders—Helium (5G), Hivemapper (maps), and DIMO (vehicle data) reward contributors with tokens. Cutting upfront costs, but tax and import hurdles remain.
GIFT City's Crypto Sandbox: Can Gujarat Build a Home-Grown Dubai?
GIFT City’s crypto sandbox aims to rival Dubai with tax breaks, asset tokenization, and a 2025 regulatory framework. Currently wholesale-only, success hinges on speed and retail access. Could be India’s low-tax, regulated crypto hub.
Bitcoin's Rally: Institutions and Regulations Take Charge
Your phone buzzes at 3 AM. Bitcoin just crossed $100,000. Again. This time, it's not some Reddit army or Elon tweet—it's Metaplanet dropping another $117 million on BTC like they're buying office supplies.