Wei Dai’s B-money never became a live network, but its 1998 design introduced decentralized accounting, computational issuance, digital signatures, and pseudonymous transfers that later echoed in Bitcoin.

Ondo Global Markets' tokenized stocks surpassed $5.5 billion in cumulative trading volume, covering over 180,000 wallets. Retail accounts for 64% of trades but only 5% of volume; AI stocks capture nearly 40% of turnover. 99% of activity occurs during U.S. market hours, revealing an extended-access layer rather than a 24/7 market.

Hamster Kombat’s Daily Combo for May 25, 2026 is live in the Telegram mini-app, offering 5,000,000 in-game coins to players who complete the required card purchase or upgrade task before the day ends.

A sponsored article says MEXC Launchpad promotes early token sales through project screening, proportional allocation, security audits, and investor education, while also warning about volatility, project quality, and security risks.

Bitwise research reveals a hybrid portfolio with 15% Bitcoin and gold delivered a Sharpe ratio of 0.679 over the past decade, far outperforming the traditional 60/40 stock-bond mix at 0.237 and validating Ray Dalio's allocation thesis.

Ripple launches up to $750M share repurchase, potentially lifting valuation to $50B. The firm also obtains an Australian Financial Services License, expanding regulatory footprint.

Layer-0 protocols like LayerZero, Cosmos, and Polkadot provide a shared messaging layer for blockchains, enabling trustless cross-chain communication without wrapped tokens or centralized custody.

Standard Chartered cut its 2026 XRP target from $8 to $2.8, citing ETF outflows, liquidations, weaker market conditions, and macro pressure. XRP remains under short-term strain despite ongoing utility narratives in Asia.