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Adoption SOL -2.04%

CME Group set to launch Solana futures on March 17, strengthening ETF prospects

The chances of a Solana ETF approval in 2025 are 70%, according to analysts.

1 year ago

Web3 BTC -1.42%

Trump Organization sets sights on metaverse, NFT trading platforms with new trademark filing

The Trump Organization's planned metaverse aims to bridge traditional sectors with emerging technology, featuring digital wearables, virtual dining, and educational services.

1 year ago

Technology ETH -0.50%

Ethereum grapples with unexpected Holesky setback in Pectra upgrade testing

The loss of Holesky leaves Ethereum developers searching for alternative testing grounds for the ambitious Pectra upgrade.

1 year ago

People

Commissioner Crenshaw warns SEC’s crypto policy shift threatens market trust

SEC's policy shifts prompt Crenshaw to challenge memecoin categorization and enforcement abandonment.

1 year ago

Regulation

Upbit owner clashes with South Korean regulators in legal battle

The legal show down arrives as South Korea intensifies crypto oversight.

1 year ago

People

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin calls for wallet security focus to prevent irreversible crypto losses

Buterin proposes social recovery wallets to mitigate irreversible crypto losses amid growing self-custody risks.

1 year ago

El Salvador to focus on open-source AI development with new laws to foster innovation

The law establishes a National Agency for Artificial Intelligence and paves the way for compliant and transparent advancements in AI research.

1 year ago

Technology

Coinbase-backed Base unveils upgrades aiming for double Solana’s speed

Base lead developer Jesse Pollak said the upgrades would make the network faster than Solana.

1 year ago

Crypto

Bitcoin’s dip below $80k and crypto market turmoil as $1 trillion in unrealized profit vanishes

Crypto sentiment plummeting to "extreme fear" after $918 million in leveraged positions are liquidated.

1 year ago

Hacks RUNE -1.88%

Thorchain faces developer exodus amid North Korean money laundering scandal

A core contributor known as TCB warned that Thorchain could face a crisis if the network is framed as a money laundering facilitator.

1 year ago

Regulation

SEC declares memecoins are not securities in landmark staff statement

SEC's clarification links memecoins to entertainment, not securities but warns against potential fraud.

1 year ago

Legislation

Texas Senate Banking Committee greenlights Bitcoin reserve bill for floor voting

Texas moves closer to establishing a cryptocurrency reserve, joining a growing list of states seeking to diversify financial assets.

1 year ago

Legal

SEC withdraws Coinbase lawsuit amid crypto regulatory pivot

SEC dismissal marks a new era for crypto, with focus shifting to structured regulation and transparency.

1 year ago

Banking

Revolut faces investor pressure for share sale before $1B profit report

Revolut's profits are up roughly 83% in 2024, according to sources familiar with the matter.

1 year ago

Analysis

Bitcoin’s next breakout movement could take 4 more months

Bitcoin might need one more month before showing any concrete data, analysts weigh in.

1 year ago

Crime

Cybercriminals ditch Bitcoin for stablecoins as illicit trades potentially surpassed $51 billion in 2024 – Chainalysis

Chainalysis' analysis reveals stablecoins account for 63% of illicit crypto transactions as criminals evade detection using privacy assets and DeFi platforms.

1 year ago