Lido is one of the most important liquid staking protocols within the Ethereum ecosystem. Its model allows users to earn rewards from staking Ethereum (ETH) without losing liquidity, through the use of liquid tokens such as stETH and wstETH.

The so-called “OG” coins like Cardano (ADA) and Algorand (ALGO) are seeing strong momentum as the crypto altseason starts. In this context, Finbold asked an artificial intelligence (AI) model whether ADA or ALGO makes a better buy for 2025.

APT is positioned for a significant breakout, with forecasts pointing to a 67% rally that could push its price to $24.

Circle's USDC and CCTP integration with Aptos enhances blockchain interoperability, bridging TradFi and DeFi worlds.

The bulls, institutions, and market participants have become highly optimistic about the crypto markets, and as a result, the tokens have begun their journey to their highs. After the Bitcoin price rally, the altcoins were expected to take over some momentum.

Layer-1 blockchain Aptos (APT) has announced a plan to integrate fintech giant Stripe's payment services and the stablecoin USDC. Stripe's payment services will provide a fiat on-ramp for the Aptos network, according to a new press release from the layer-1 project.

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one Solana (SOL) rival may be gearing up for a double-digit breakout.

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Dogecoin hit its highest price in over a week, but other altcoins are seeing massive gains as Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 milestone.

Tezos hosted a creative coding workshop at Trilitech London, showcasing generative art's potential in the Web3 space, fostering innovation and collaboration among artists and developers.

Circle has announced the upcoming launch of its USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on the Aptos blockchain. This move marks a new phase in Aptos' evolution as a scalable layer-1 blockchain designed for diverse Web3 applications.

Hyve, a data availability protocol secured by the permissionless shared security platform Symbiotic, has announced a collaboration with Lido to introduce wrapped stETH as its first collateral.

The Aptos Foundation announced a new partnership with Circle and Stripe, hoping to revolutionize its network functionality. Circle's CCTP and USDC stablecoin will enhance blockchain interoperability, while Stripe will attract TradFi by simplifying fiat interactions.

TL;DR Aptos integrates native USDC and Circle's CCTP protocol, improving interoperability and security in transactions across eight major blockchains. The native version of USDC replaces the bridged USDC, simplifying settlement and increasing transaction security. Stripe will offer fiat-to-USDC conversion services, connecting traditional finance with Aptos' blockchain ecosystem.

Circle will integrate native USDC and the Cross-Chain Transmission Protocol (CCTP) on the Aptos blockchain.

Aptos integrates Stripe crypto payments and Circles USDC, enhancing cross-chain DeFi solutions and fiat on-ramps for global transactions. The post Stripe and Circle's USDC integrate into Aptos ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

Aptos Foundation announced that Circle's USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol will launch on the Aptos blockchain.

A federal court in California has ruled that members of Lido DAO, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) behind the popular Lido staking protocol, are legally liable under the state's partnership laws. This ruling marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to clarify the legal status of decentralized organizations within the United States and could have broad implications for the crypto space.

Algorand (ALGO) has been one of the standout performers in the cryptocurrency market, particularly in November 2024. After experiencing significant price gains in October and continuing into November, the asset saw a sharp 15% dip, prompting many to question the sustainability of its upward momentum.

A significant legal development occurred for Lido DAO as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled against the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) in a high-stakes lawsuit. Lido DAO had argued that it was not a legal entity and, therefore, could not be held accountable in court.

A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has determined that Lido DAO, a cryptocurrency staking platform, qualifies as a general partnership under state law.

Lido DAO's efforts to shrug off a securities case have fallen through.

A recent ruling from a California court has implications for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), especially those involved in Ethereum (ETH) liquid staking.

An unlikely outcome has resulted in a case reported by an investor against Lido DAO. The court has ruled that since Lido DAO is an association of more than two persons, it falls under partnership laws.

Judge Vince Chhabria, in his ruling, raised concerns about whether individuals in the cryptocurrency industry can avoid legal accountability by using unconventional legal structures to profit from innovative financial instruments.

While Bitcoin calms after Trump-driven rallies above $93,000, Algorand (ALGO) witnesses a bullish revival. The altcoin remained elevated over the past few sessions, up 30% on its weekly chart. Meanwhile, ALGO's recovery prints a bullish engulfing candlestick, which completes a morning star setup.

Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market registered a sharp decline as speculation cooled after a week of significant gains. BTC has registered an increase of over 30% since the US election, thanks to President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance.

Sui Network (SUI) has recently demonstrated impressive growth in its decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume, surpassing Aptos (APT) by a significant margin. SUI's trading volume reached $28 billion, three times that of Aptos, which recorded $9.4 billion.

Aptos (APT) recently hit a 7-month high before facing a near-term downturn.

Yesterday, the world's largest asset manager, Blackrock, disclosed that it had expanded its tokenized money fund to other blockchains, including Move-programmed Apots (APT). This development sparked speculation that the Aptos token price could gain from it.

SUI and APT surged, but SUI may outpace APT in gains because of strong market metrics.

BlackRock announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its tokenized liquidity fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), to operate on multiple blockchain platforms.

Tezos users can now make purchases at Visa and Mastercard terminals worldwide with Oobit's Tap & Pay feature, enhancing cryptocurrency's role in mainstream finance.

BlackRock has expanded its BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to five additional blockchains—Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon—enhancing access to tokenized real-world assets and integrating with decentralized finance ecosystems. The post BlackRock's BUIDL Expands to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism and Polygon appeared first on Cryptonews.

Asset management titan BlackRock is announcing the expansion of its proprietary BUIDL, the company's on-chain money market fund, across five new blockchains.

The tokenized money market fund will launch on nearly half a dozen new blockchain networks.

Bitwise Asset Management has introduced a pioneering exchange-traded product (ETP) focused on staking the Aptos (APT) token, marking a significant move in the crypto investment space.

BlackRock is expanding its tokenized fund — BUIDL — to multiple blockchains.

BUIDL currently leads the tokenized government securities market with $517 million in assets under management.

BlackRocks BUIDL fund now spans Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, enhancing access for digital asset investors. The post BlackRock expands BUIDL fund access across Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

American multinational investment company BlackRock Inc has broadened the supported platforms for the BUIDL product. Per the latest update, the product has now expanded to different layer-1 and 2 networks to boost its overall diversity.

Bitcoin's “parabolic” price rise reflects the new lack of ambiguity around crypto's status, said Kathleen Breitman.

Bitwise Asset Management introduced the world's first Aptos staking exchange-traded product (ETP) on Switzerland's SIX Exchange.

Aptos (APT) price has been experiencing a strong rally, surging 47% in the past seven days. The recent momentum has been supported by positive indicators, such as bullish EMA lines and favorable Ichimoku signals, which point to continued buying interest.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has announced the launch of an Aptos (APT) Staking exchange-traded product (ETP) (APTB) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. According to the press release, the ETP will represent the world's first Aptos Staking ETP, aiming to enable both institutional and retail investors to engage with the Aptos smart contract platform.

Aptos (APT) is currently riding a powerful bull wave, with the token seeing an impressive 82% rally in recent weeks. As it challenges key technical resistance levels, Aptos is now poised for a potential breakout that could send its price soaring, with some analysts predicting a massive upside of up to 190%.

Bitwise Asset Management announced it will launch the Aptos Staking ETP on the SIX Swiss Exchange, marking the first exchange-traded product (ETP) for Aptos staking. Aptos Staking ETP Set to List on SIX Swiss Exchange Bitwise's Aptos Staking ETP, scheduled for listing on Nov.