Crypto Rally Foiled by Report of DOJ Probe of Tether

Bitcoin appeared poised to make another run at $70,000, but a WSJ story of a criminal probe into the stablecoin issuer sent prices tumbling Friday afternoon.
Wall Street Financial Services Firm Lazard Plans to Create Tokenized Funds with Bitfinex Securities

Tokenization of conventional financial products is a booming sector within the digital asset industry, with BlackRock, HSBC and now Lazard among the global firms entering the space.
Aggregation Is the Only Way to Unify Web3

Blockchains are stuck in silos, fragmenting liquidity and making for a clunky user experience. It’s time to tear down the walls.
From Smuggling Gold Out of Africa to Bridging Bitcoin and Cardano

A longtime regular on the crypto scene, Sovryn and BitcoinOS founder Edan Yago learned the importance of financial sovereignty at an early age.
Scroll’s Token Declines 32% as Whales Scoop Up Airdrop

After more than a year of hype and expectation, layer-2 network Scroll’s governance token launch is beginning to fall short of expectations after being plagued by token allocation issues.
Tokenized Treasuries: A Game-Changer for Collateral in Crypto Markets

Tokenizing U.S. Treasuries and using them as collateral in crypto markets presents a significant opportunity to merge the best aspects of traditional finance with the innovation of DeFi, says Carlos Domingo.
The Fed Is the Wrong Regulator for Stablecoins

The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed’s payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs.
How a Small Crypto Investment Can Improve Your Portfolio

A well-balanced portfolio that includes cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ether has the potential to offer superior returns and a higher Sharpe ratio compared to traditional portfolios made up solely of equities, bonds, or other assets, says Timothy Burgess.
The Protocol: Justin Sun, Bitcoin Mempool Sniping, XRP for Harris, Inspirational Women

This week’s issue could not be more chock-full of blockchain content. We clarify Tron founder Justin Sun’s role in the WBTC project, bring you excerpts from the new crypto book “Lessons Learned” and highlight inspirational women of Web3 and AI. PLUS a photo from the stage at Cosmoverse.
Protocol Village: Lisa Neigut’s Base58 Gets First-Ever Bitcoin Grant From Donor-Advised Fund
