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Blockonomi is a fast growing publication at the intersection of finance and technology. It provides unbiased reporting and detailed tutorials, helping readers understand the complex world of the digital economy and fintech innovation.

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DOJ Seizes $400M in Assets from Helix Darknet Cryptocurrency Mixer

DOJ Seizes $400M in Assets from Helix Darknet Cryptocurrency Mixer

TLDR: Helix processed 354,468 bitcoin worth approximately $300 million between 2014 and 2017 operations.  Larry Harmon pleaded guilty in August 2021 and received

Silver Hits $120: Why the Metal Is Exploding Like Never Seen Before in History

Silver Hits $120: Why the Metal Is Exploding Like Never Seen Before in History

TLDR: Silver surged 450% to $120 adding $6 trillion in market cap amid five-year supply deficit of 678 million ounces.  China export restrictions tightened global

Circle’s 2026 Strategy: Building Internet Financial Platform Through Arc and Stablecoins

Circle’s 2026 Strategy: Building Internet Financial Platform Through Arc and Stablecoins

TLDR: Arc testnet processed 150 million transactions in 90 days with 0.5-second average settlement times.  USDC circulation grew 108% year-over-year, maintaining

Japan’s $6.5B Stablecoin Push: How Cosmos Powers 200 Banks in Tokenized Deposit Revolution

Japan’s $6.5B Stablecoin Push: How Cosmos Powers 200 Banks in Tokenized Deposit Revolution

TLDR: Progmat Coin consortium unites 200+ Japanese banks for ¥1 trillion three-year stablecoin issuance plan. Project Pax integrates Swift API with IBC protocol

Coinbase Integrates Jupiter Exchange for Direct Access to Millions of Solana Tokens

Coinbase Integrates Jupiter Exchange for Direct Access to Millions of Solana Tokens

TLDR: Coinbase bypasses centralized listing procedures by integrating Jupiter’s onchain execution layer directly.  Jupiter processes $50 billion monthly in spot

Bitcoin Holds Steady at 5% Loss While Gold, Silver Plunge Amid $300M Liquidation Wave

Bitcoin Holds Steady at 5% Loss While Gold, Silver Plunge Amid $300M Liquidation Wave

TLDR: Bitcoin’s 5% correction outperformed gold’s 8% and silver’s 12% drops during the Microsoft-triggered sell-off. Hyperliquid recorded $87.1M in liquidations

Robinhood CEO Advocates Blockchain Tokenization to Prevent GameStop-Style Trading Halts

Robinhood CEO Advocates Blockchain Tokenization to Prevent GameStop-Style Trading Halts

TLDR: GameStop crisis stemmed from outdated two-day settlement infrastructure requiring massive broker deposits.  Robinhood successfully operates over 2,000 tokenized

OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion in Funding, Amazon to Invest $50 Billion

OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion in Funding, Amazon to Invest $50 Billion

TLDR OpenAI is seeking to raise up to $100 billion in a new funding round. Amazon is considering a $50 billion investment, making it the largest investor. Amazon

Hang Seng Launches Ethereum-Based Tokenized Gold ETF in Hong Kong Market

Hang Seng Launches Ethereum-Based Tokenized Gold ETF in Hong Kong Market

TLDR: Hang Seng Gold ETF (03170.HK) launched with Ethereum tokenization, gaining 9% in early trading hours.  HSBC serves as tokenization agent while physical gold

Russia to Implement Comprehensive Crypto Regulation by July 2027, Top Lawmaker Confirms

Russia to Implement Comprehensive Crypto Regulation by July 2027, Top Lawmaker Confirms

TLDR: Russia’s crypto regulation bill faces State Duma vote in late June with July 1, 2027 implementation deadline.  Retail investors must pass qualification tests