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Raising $82.5 Million: What is Superstate, Built by Compound Founder?

Superstate, founded by Compound's Robert Leshner, has raised $82.5 million in a Series B round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global. The real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform plans to expand from tokenized treasury products to a full on-chain equity issuance layer on Ethereum and Solana. Launched in 2023, Superstate initially focused on tokenized short-term U.S. government bond funds. It has since introduced additional products, including a crypto carry fund, and registered a digital transfer agent with the SEC. Its “Opening Bell” platform enables compliant, native issuance of tokenized stocks on blockchain networks, with companies like Galaxy and Exodus already participating. Superstate’s AUM now exceeds $1.2 billion. The company aims to bridge traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure, improving settlement speed, liquidity, and capital efficiency. While early adoption is largely institutional, tokenized assets are increasingly integrated into DeFi for collateral and lending, signaling broader functional use in digital finance ecosystems.

marsbit01/23 06:11

Raising $82.5 Million: What is Superstate, Built by Compound Founder?

marsbit01/23 06:11

TokenFi Unveils High-Visibility Branding Campaign Across Italy Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

TokenFi, a platform for real-world asset and crypto tokenization, has launched a major four-week branding campaign across Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The initiative targets a global, high-net-worth audience traveling for the Games and includes a full digital arrivals takeover at Venice Marco Polo Airport and two fully wrapped trams in central Milan. This high-visibility campaign aims to position TokenFi at the forefront of the tokenization movement, leveraging the surge in foot traffic during the Olympics to reach millions of international travelers. The effort reflects a strategic shift toward real-world brand building in the crypto industry, emphasizing TokenFi's ambition to validate asset tokenization on a global stage.

TheNewsCrypto01/23 05:45

TokenFi Unveils High-Visibility Branding Campaign Across Italy Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

TheNewsCrypto01/23 05:45

Lens and Farcaster "Change Hands": Can the Second Venture of On-Chain Social Break Through?

Two leading decentralized social protocols, Lens and Farcaster, have both undergone significant leadership changes this week. Lens, originally developed under Avara (Aave’s parent company), has transitioned to Mask Network, which aims to usher in a “product-centric” era for the protocol. Shortly after, Farcaster’s co-founder announced that infrastructure provider Neynar is acquiring Farcaster’s apps, protocol, and tech stack, with a renewed “developer-first” focus. While both Mask and Neynar possess deep expertise in their respective protocols, the broader challenge remains: achieving mass adoption and sustainable user engagement. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commented on the shift, emphasizing the need for social tools that serve long-term user interests rather than short-term engagement. He advocates for decentralized social networks built on shared data layers with diverse clients and cultures. The success of these platforms hinges on creating overlapping “public squares” that foster innovation, community, and user agency. The new stewards now face the task of turning decentralized social ideals into engaging, daily-use realities—moving from theoretical potential to practical, culturally-rich ecosystems.

比推01/23 00:06

Lens and Farcaster "Change Hands": Can the Second Venture of On-Chain Social Break Through?

比推01/23 00:06

Here’s why WHITEWHALE surged 72% after a ‘manufactured’ 86% crash!

WHITEWHALE surged 72% in 24 hours, partially recovering from an 86% crash last week. The team identified this crash as "manufactured," caused by spoofing sell orders on exchanges like MEXC, which created panic selling. In response, the team and top holders implemented a strategy to combat the manipulation, restoring holder confidence. Data shows WHITEWHALE became one of the most bought tokens, with strong momentum in the Pump.fun ecosystem. Breaking out of a descending wedge, its market cap surpassed $51 million. If buying continues, it could potentially reclaim its $200 million peak cap, though sustainability depends on further accumulation.

ambcrypto01/23 00:02

Here’s why WHITEWHALE surged 72% after a ‘manufactured’ 86% crash!

ambcrypto01/23 00:02

Cardano Foundation Advances Decentralized Governance With New ADA Delegations To 11 Community DReps

Cardano Foundation has significantly advanced its decentralization efforts by delegating over 220 million ADA to 11 community Delegated Representatives (DReps). This move strengthens on-chain governance and broadens community participation in decision-making. Additionally, the Foundation self-delegated 171 million ADA to actively engage in governance rather than auto-abstaining. Currently, 36.9% of circulating ADA is delegated to DReps, reflecting growing trust in Cardano’s community-driven model. A recent governance vote saw 67.8% of participants (representing 3.77 billion ADA) supporting the network’s direction, signaling strong community confidence in its future.

bitcoinist01/22 22:02

Cardano Foundation Advances Decentralized Governance With New ADA Delegations To 11 Community DReps

bitcoinist01/22 22:02

Makina recovers majority of funds from exploit as whitehat process returns 920 ETH

Makina has recovered the majority of funds from a 20 January exploit, with approximately 920 ETH returned through the SEAL Whitehat Safe Harbor program. The MEV builder involved received a 10% bounty. The total exploit amounted to around 1,299 ETH, with 920 ETH representing the bulk of the funds initially received by the builder. Recovery efforts continue for the remaining 276 ETH sent to a Rocket Pool validator. The exploit only affected the USDC side of Makina’s DUSD/USDC Curve pool, impacting liquidity providers but not other users. The incident highlights the role of whitehat frameworks and coordinated responses in mitigating DeFi losses, though it remains one of the larger exploits in early 2026.

ambcrypto01/22 17:59

Makina recovers majority of funds from exploit as whitehat process returns 920 ETH

ambcrypto01/22 17:59

Ripple’s RLUSD Is Not A Threat To XRP’s Future, Here’s Why

Following the announcement of Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, rumors spread that XRP would become less useful. However, crypto analyst XFinanceBull refuted these claims, explaining that RLUSD is designed to complement, not replace, XRP. He emphasized that both assets serve distinct roles within the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem. RLUSD is expected to attract significant capital and liquidity to the XRPL, which will structurally benefit XRP. Increased stablecoin trading activity creates more payment routes and leads to more XRP being burned. Additionally, XRP acts as a bridge currency in trades involving RLUSD, indirectly driving demand for the asset. Ripple’s former CTO, David Schwartz, further clarified that RLUSD brings more credible assets to the ledger, expanding use cases and developer opportunities. The auto-bridging feature on the XRPL DEX uses XRP to facilitate efficient trades between different currencies, meaning growing RLUSD adoption reinforces demand for XRP. Despite short-term declines, XRP’s utility is strengthened by real transaction flows, not diminished by the stablecoin’s introduction.

bitcoinist01/22 17:32

Ripple’s RLUSD Is Not A Threat To XRP’s Future, Here’s Why

bitcoinist01/22 17:32

TRON: $8 mln investment, new integrations – so why is TRX stuck?

Justin Sun made an $8 million strategic investment in Riverdot Inc., bringing satUSD to the TRON network. This allows users to mint the token 1:1 using assets like USDT, USDD, and USD1, with cross-chain backing. The integration connects satUSD to TRON platforms such as SUN.io, JustLend, and WinkLink, and expands support to TRX, BTC, and other tokens. Additionally, TRON announced two key integrations: WalletConnect, which links over 600 wallets and 70,000 dApps to its ecosystem, and Blockaid, an on-chain security platform providing real-time threat detection and transaction validation. However, despite these developments, TRX’s price remained range-bound. After a brief push toward $0.31, it faced rejection and retraced by about 4%, stabilizing around $0.29–$0.30. Technical indicators like RSI and MACD showed neutral and flattening signals, suggesting consolidation amid recent announcements.

ambcrypto01/22 16:01

TRON: $8 mln investment, new integrations – so why is TRX stuck?

ambcrypto01/22 16:01

Ondo partnership fuels Solana’s 2026 push into Wall Street capital

Ondo Finance's partnership with Solana is accelerating the network's push into institutional finance by launching over 200 tokenized assets. This collaboration builds on the growing Real-World Asset (RWA) sector, which saw 250% year-over-year growth in 2025 and has become a key bridge between DeFi and traditional finance. Solana enters 2026 with over $1 billion in RWA total value locked (TVL), $200 million of which comes from public equity assets, signaling strong Wall Street participation. Despite market volatility, SOL has maintained a price above $120 for 10 weeks and is outperforming many peers with a 4.5% gain since the start of 2026. The Ondo partnership reinforces Solana’s institutional adoption, driving ETF interest and positioning its 2026 growth cycle as conviction-driven.

ambcrypto01/22 15:01

Ondo partnership fuels Solana’s 2026 push into Wall Street capital

ambcrypto01/22 15:01

MYX rallies 12% – Can bulls control $6.12 resistance?

MYX surged 12% on January 22, driven by its largest V2 airdrop to date, which distributed 5 million MYX tokens worth approximately $29.45 million. The airdrop targeted early users, boosting demand and reducing sell pressure. Since the start of 2026, MYX has gained over 96%, remaining up 63% year-to-date. The token completed a bullish double bottom pattern, suggesting potential upward momentum if it breaks the $6.12 resistance. A successful breakout could target $7.30 or higher, with liquidity clusters around $7.60. However, failure to hold the crucial $4.40 support level may lead to a pullback. Technical analysis shows bullish momentum with MACD and RSI supporting further gains.

ambcrypto01/22 13:32

MYX rallies 12% – Can bulls control $6.12 resistance?