Analysis
Legal
Coinbase claims SEC is trying to ‘side-step’ Howey test in latest appeal attempt
The appeal aims to challenge a recent court order concerning a critical legal question in its ongoing case with the SEC.
Crypto
Ethereum Foundation considering formal conflict of interest policy after community backlash
Executive director Aya Miyaguchi said the foundation shares the community's concerns and is working on a formal policy to address them.
CBDCs
Congress passes bill banning Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC
The bill aims to prevent unelected officials from developing a CBDC that could infringe on Americans' financial privacy.
ETF
Ethereum ETF approval will set stage for Solana ETF, commodity classification
Industry experts, including Bernstein, believe Ethereum securing spot ETF approval will pave the path for Solana ETFs and commodity classification.
Crime
Crypto exchanges launch anti-scam coalition in partnership with tech giants
The "Tech Against Scams" coalition includes industry giants like Coinbase, Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and the Global Anti-Scam Organization (GASO).
CBDCs
WEF raises concerns over quantum computing risks to CBDCs, cryptographic encryption
According to the WEF, quantum computing poses significant risks to current encryption techniques.
Crypto
StanChart reaffirms Ethereum’s potential to hit $8000 following ETF approval
The lender's head of crypto research also predicted a fresh all-time high price for Bitcoin by the weekend.
Hacks
Gala Games says it resolved exploit within 45 minutes, identified culprit
Gala Games emphasized that its Ethereum contract for GALA remains secure and protected by a multi-signature wallet.
ETF
BTC surges 6% to touch $70k as Ethereum ETF rumors cause market frenzy
Ethereum led the rally over the past hour after a staggering 14.5% surge to $3,518 as of press time.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy court approves NYAG, Genesis $2 billion settlement
Genesis has secured court approval for its reorganization plan and its $2 billion settlement with the NYAG.
Adoption
Scaramucci says institutional adoption of Bitcoin set to accelerate
He attributed the growing institutional interest to Bitcoin's regulatory approval, which addresses a key barrier for large-scale institutional investors.
Regulation
Oklahoma enacts landmark legislation establishing rights to self-custody crypto
The newly signed legislation ensures that residents can hold, control, and use digital assets without state interference.