NFT Lending Volume Crashes 97% as Sector ‘Matures’, says DappRadar

NFT lending volumes have collapsed 97% since Jan 2024, falling from nearly $1 billion to $50 million. Analysts trace the slide to fading airdrop incentives and liquidations, yet consider it a maturation phase as protocols cater to long-term collectors and adopt real-world asset collateral.
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JD.com Stablecoin Hits Phase 2 Hong Kong Sandbox Testing and Targets Global Payments

JD.com has entered Phase 2 of Hong Kong’s stablecoin sandbox with a fiat-pegged token aimed at cross-border payments, enterprise settlement and retail use. The firm cites supportive regulation and plans a wider launch after compliance checks, urging users to avoid unofficial purchase offers.
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Two NYPD Allegedly Officers Caught in Crypto Kidnapping Storm, Duties Curtailed

Two detectives have faced modified duty as NYPD inspectors examine claims they moonlighted for alleged crypto criminals who kidnapped and tortured an Italian businessman in a SoHo apartment. One officer reportedly drove the victim from the airport before the weeks-long ordeal began.
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