Solana is about to halve its block times as final 200-millisecond upgrade nears
The network is completing a sevenweek push to produce blocks twice as frequently, though validators face higher costs and tighter operating windows.…
Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana
Securitize’s new offering gives eligible investors access to tokenized shares of 12 US companies, with dividend and voting rights and plans for roundtheclock…
Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?
Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols.…
Securitize brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla to Solana, with NYSE trading in the works
Tokenized shares in the megacaps will first trade on Securitize's Solanabased platform, with further plans to expand them to NYSE and OKXICE digital venues,…
Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users
Eligible users will be able to send USDC abroad or send localcurrency payouts to bank accounts in more than 60 countries, starting late October. Source:CoinDesk
Josh Brolin sells Atlanta-area mansion for $4 million after slashing price
Actor Josh Brolin has sold his lavish Sandy Springs, Ga., estate for $4 million—a final sale price falling just under $1 million less than the original asking…
Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life
Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often…
Capital starting to rotate back to crypto from AI: Raoul Pal
Real Vision founder Raoul Pal says a pause in the AI stock rally could help crypto attract capital, while AI agents are likely to boost Ethereum and Solana…
Michael Burry says he’s sold out of his top holding — for now
Michael Burry, the contrarian exhedgefund manager chronicled in The Big Short, is selling his top holding at an 8.5year low. Source:MarketWatch
My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?
“He estimates the mortgage will be $10,000 a month once both homes are sold, or $14,000 if they are not sold in time.” Source:MarketWatch
Solana Foundation targets settlement in seconds with DvP launch
Solana DvP offers financial institutions an opensource settlement program designed to complete asset transfers and payments in seconds. Source:Cointelegraph
Solana Foundation unveils a program to settle institutional trades in seconds. JPMorgan gave input
Solana Foundation launched an opensource program that lets institutions settle trades in seconds, not days. JPMorgan provided key inputs. Source:CoinDesk