Analysis
Technology
EOS Network rebrands to Vaulta, aims to merge DeFi with traditional banking
EOS Network's transformation includes a token swap and a Banking Advisory Council to advance the merging of traditional finance with DeFi.
Adoption
Coinbase survey finds institutional investors remain bullish on crypto, 83% plan to expand exposure
Survey shows 83% of institutional investors plan increased crypto allocation, with stablecoin use leading the charge.
ETF
Hashdex amends S-1 filing for crypto index ETF to add 7 altcoins – including SOL and XRP
The altcoins include Solana (SOL), XRP, Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), and Uniswap (UNI).
Layer-2
StanChart revises Ethereum’s 2025 projection to $4000, warns of ‘value destruction’ caused by L2s
Layer 2 networks create 'midlife crisis' for Ethereum, costing billions in value loss, says Standard Chartered.
Adoption
ECB official claims Trump’s pro-crypto stance could trigger financial turbulence
ECB official warns of potential financial jitters caused by the Trump administration's pro-crypto policies.
ETF
VanEck files S-1 application to launch spot AVAX ETF
VanEck includes Avalanche in repertoire of crypto ETFs as altcoin investment demand grows.
Regulation
Argentina introduces new regulatory framework for stringent crypto oversight
New Argentine framework imposes registration and cybersecurity requirements on virtual asset service providers.
Adoption
Democrat lawmaker calls on Treasury to abandon Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plans
Democratic scrutiny is intensifying over Trump's pivot to digital assets, with critics warning of potential conflicts of interest.
Adoption
Bolivia turns to crypto for fuel trade amid US dollar shortage
Bolivia authorizes YPFB to use crypto for fuel imports amid dollar shortage and increasing economic pressures.
Crypto
Ethereum devs launch new testnet to finish Pectra upgrade amid struggles
Hoodi testnet launch aims to resolve issues delaying Ethereum's critical Pectra upgrade.
Legal
Law enforcement arrest Garantex co-founder in Indian coastal town
Besciokov is expected to be extradited to the US following legal proceedings in India.
Regulation
Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors
The experimental crypto trading framework aims to balance innovation with strict regulatory oversight for wealthy investors in Russia.