Crypto infrastructure firm Function has secured $10 million in seed funding to scale FBTC, its fully reserved Bitcoin product, amid rising demand for BTC-based yield solutions. Crypto infrastructure firm Function, previously known as Ignition, has successfully raised $10 million in…
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Vitalik Buterin: L2s should maximize the use of L1 security tools [btcmanager]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advocates for the optimization of Layer1 security and decentralization features to streamline how builders develop Layer2s. In a recent X post, Buterin comments on a take about how alternative Layer1s eventually end up becoming Layer2s overtime.…
Pump.fun’s $1.32B token launch draws criticism over utility and liquidity risks [btcmanager]
Despite raising $1.32B in one of Solana’s largest meme coin sales, Pump.fun’s PUMP token faces criticism for lacking utility and risking sharp volatility in a fragile altcoin market. Pump.fun recently completed its highly successful PUMP token sale, raising an estimated…
Crypto games are struggling in 2025, but big brands aren’t giving up [btcmanager]
As user numbers decline and funding slows, the once-hyped web3 gaming sector appears to be approaching a potential crossroads. Blockchain gaming had a tough second quarter in 2025 as daily user activity dropped by 17%, and more than 300 gaming…
Crypto games are struggling in 2025, but big brands aren’t giving up [btcmanager]
As user numbers decline and funding slows, the once-hyped web3 gaming sector appears to be approaching a potential crossroads. Blockchain gaming had a tough second quarter in 2025 as daily user activity dropped by 17%, and more than 300 gaming…
Crypto games are struggling in 2025, but big brands aren’t giving up [btcmanager]
As user numbers decline and funding slows, the once-hyped web3 gaming sector appears to be approaching a potential crossroads. Blockchain gaming had a tough second quarter in 2025 as daily user activity dropped by 17%, and more than 300 gaming…
Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading [btcmanager]
The bank is rolling out the service to a select group of investors, positioning itself as the first major global bank to do so. According to a Tuesday Reuters report, Standard Chartered is launching spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and…
TAC mainnet goes live alongside native token launch [btcmanager]
Layer1 blockchain TAC has simultaneously launched its public mainnet and unveiled its native token on major exchanges including Bitget, Binance Alpha and Bybit. According to a press release received by crypto.news, the public mainnet is currently live with major DeFi…
ALGO price hits 5-month high, analyst sees room for another 55% rally [btcmanager]
Algorand has rallied over 57% in the last 7 days before hitting a daily high of $0.29 on Monday, its highest level since March 4. According to data from crypto.news, Algorand (ALGO) price hit a 5-month high of $0.289 on…
Ondo turbocharges DeFi with Bitget wallet & new acquisition [btcmanager]
Bitget Wallet will support Ondo’s tokenized securities at launch this summer, as Ondo Finance boosts its infrastructure by acquiring blockchain developer Strangelove. Bitget Wallet has just announced it will support Ondo Finance’s tokenized stocks, ETFs, and RWAs at launch this…