What is multichain self-custody? Multichain self-custody refers to the practice of managing digital assets across multiple blockchain ecosystems without relying on third-party custodians.  It combines the concept of self-custody — direct control of cryptocurrency assets through private key ownership — with the ability to interact seamlessly across diverse blockchain networks like Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) and…

The circulating supply of Circle’s United States dollar-backed stablecoin, USD Coin, has risen 80% from cyclical lows as onchain activity picks up, according to data from Blockworks Research. As of Jan. 2, USDC’s circulating supply is approaching $44 billion, nearly double the 2023 low of less than $24 billion, according to CoinGecko. Meanwhile, holdings are…

Binance has secured its 21st global regulatory authorization; this one from Banco Central do Brasil, the central bank of Brazil, marks a significant milestone for crypto adoption in Latin America. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, was approved as a licensed broker-dealer in Brazil, the most populous country in Latin America. The approval allows Binance to…

Less than a month before a new United States presidential administration and Congress are set to be sworn into office, many figures in the digital asset industry are speculating the change in leadership could lead to more favorable regulations and laws. For some executives, any change in policy from the US government could be apparent…

Expect 2025 to be the cryptocurrency market’s best year ever, with Bitcoin and Ether both crushing all-time highs, among other potential “remarkable positive developments,” Steno Research said in a research note. Steno Research predicts that BTC’s and ETH’s spot prices will surpass $150,000 and $8,000, respectively. The analysts are also “increasingly optimistic about an imminent…

Singapore is becoming a key destination for Web3 companies after it issued twice as many crypto licenses in 2024 as in the previous year. Singapore may emerge as the next major cryptocurrency hub in Asia thanks to its innovation-friendly regulatory regime, according to William Croisettier, chief growth officer of ZKcandy. He told Cointelegraph: “The country…