Analysis
Culture
FinCEN commends Coinbase for its contributions in major criminal case
The FinCEN recognition comes amid the backdrop of an SEC lawsuit against the exchange over alleged securities violations.
Technology
Solana congestion issue caused by ‘too much demand’ – devs working on fix without ‘sleeping much’
Solana Labs head of communication Austin Federa said developers from across the ecosystem are involved in concerted efforts to improve the platform's networking stack
Regulation
SEC issues Wells notice against Uniswap over securities laws issues
Wells notices are usually issued as a preliminary step before lawsuits.
Stablecoins
Circle expands support for Solana as it becomes top network for cross-border payments
Solana processed roughly $1.4 trillion in stablecoin transfers in March, making up almost half of the market share.
Community
Solana community approves Timely Vote Credits mechanism to speed up transaction confirmations
The TVC mechanism introduces a new incentive structure for validators, rewarding faster transaction processing with higher vote credits.
Sports
Polkadot community selects Conor Daly as brand ambassador for Indy 500
The deal marks the first time in sports history that a major athlete's sponsorship was decided through a blockchain-based community vote.
Crypto
Bitcoin’s latest rally driven by ‘huge accumulation’
Research shows that investors are buying Bitcoin at a high rate amid price corrections and long-term holders are becoming less likely to sell.
Crypto
Top Chinese mutual funds exploring Bitcoin ETFs via Hong Kong units
Top Chinese mutual funds have are exploring Bitcoin via ETFs in Hong Kong after years of avoiding the industry due to the 2021 ban.
Tokenization
Lens Protocol-based memecoin BONSAI hits $100 million valuation after latest funding round
BONSAI aims to become the default currency on Lens Protocol through its utility as a reward for content creation and engagement.
Legal
Montenegro Supreme court once again blocks Do Kwon’s extradition
The decision calls for the High Court in Podgorica to re-examine the extradition requests it previously addressed in an expedited manner.
Crypto
Bitcoin’s growing status as ‘digital gold’ set to attract new investors
Bitcoin's comparison to gold in times of economic uncertainty, positions it uniquely as a safe haven for investors, according to Coinbase research.
Crypto
Morgan Stanley, UBS on the verge of approving Bitcoin ETF exposure
Morgan Stanley and UBS are expected to announce the offering next week, sources said.