1inch launches on Solana with crosschain swaps in the pipeline

Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch has launched on Solana, marking a significant step toward its vision of a “unified multichain” decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, the integration enables users to trade over 1 million Solana-based tokens directly through the 1inch decentralized application (DApp), benefiting from maximal extractable value-protected swaps, optimized rates and open-source smart contract infrastructure. The move brings 1inch’s Fusion protocol to Solana for the first time. Fusion enables users to define their ideal swap parameters, which are then executed by competing…

Coinbase launches Bitcoin Yield Fund for institutions

Coinbase Asset Management is launching a new Bitcoin investment product targeting institutional investors. According to the company’s  Apr. 28 official announcement, the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund is designed to offer long-term exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) while providing a 4–8% net annual returns in BTC. The fund uses a conservative strategy focused on lowering both investment and operational risks, two major concerns for institutions entering the crypto space. Unlike traditional assets or staked tokens like Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL), Bitcoin does not naturally generate yield. Most Bitcoin yield products require…

Abu Dhabi launches new Dirham-backed stablecoin project, backed by major institutions

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank announced plans to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, fully regulated by the UAE Central Bank, aimed at advancing payment solutions and digital infrastructure. The stablecoin will operate on the ADI blockchain, according to The National, and will be issued by FAB, the UAE’s largest bank, pending regulatory approval, the companies said in a joint statement Monday.  The digital currency will be used by consumers, businesses, and institutions, supporting emerging applications like machine-to-machine transactions and artificial intelligence-driven processes. “This new stablecoin…

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 8% With Minimal Risk

Coinbase unleashes a game-changing Bitcoin Yield Fund, offering powerful returns with minimized risk, revolutionizing institutional crypto investing and setting a new gold standard for secure yield. Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund, Avoiding High-Risk Loans and Call Selling Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 28 the launch of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF), […] Original

RockawayX Launches $125 Million Fund to Back Solana’s Next Generation of Builders

Crypto VC firm RockawayX has launched a $125 million fund focused on early-stage Solana-based projects. With a track record of success and a hands-on investment strategy, the firm aims to capitalize on yield-generating DeFi opportunities. RockawayX Bets Big on Solana Again with Strategic Investment RockawayX, the Prague-based venture firm that backed Solana before it even […] Source CryptoX Portal

Spain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program

The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. University in Spain Rolls Out 10-Month Bitcoin Program With Workshops The program, taught entirely in Spanish and awarding 60 ECTS […] Original

Circle Launches ‘Circle Payments Network’

The new network will use stablecoins such as USDC and EURC to help financial institutions facilitate global money movement and settlement. USDC Issuer Circle Debuts Payments Network Stablecoin firm Circle, issuer of USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $61 billion, has launched “Circle Payments Network (CPN),” a collaborative group of financial institutions […] Source CryptoX Portal

NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Launches Season 2 Rewards Program

Magic Eden has launched Season 2 of its rewards program, offering users new ways to earn incentives for trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs), swapping tokens, and staking on the platform. Magic Eden Enhances User Rewards with Season 2 Launch The NFT marketplace Magic Eden has introduced Season 2 of its rewards program, designed to incentivize user […] Source CryptoX Portal

HashKey Capital launches Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund

HashKey Capital has launched Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund, giving professional investors a regulated way to gain exposure to XRP without holding the asset directly.  The fund’s launch, announced in an Apr. 18 press release, marks the latest push to unite traditional finance with digital assets. The XRP Tracker Fund will mirror the price of XRP, the native token of Ripple’s (XRP) payment network. Ripple, an established player in cross-border blockchain transfers, will serve as the anchor investor.  The fund offers a simpler and safer way to invest in XRP…