Stablecoins
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM
IBIT led the bunch, with FBTC, ARKB, and BITB also making the list.
Adoption
Vast majority of financial advisors’ clients asked about crypto in 2024 – Bitwise
99% of financial advisors investing in crypto plan to maintain or increase exposure in 2025.
Crypto
North Dakota lawmakers push to add Bitcoin to state treasury
North Dakota joins a growing list of states considering digital assets to bolster their treasury against economic fluctuations.
Crypto
US regulator proposes rule to hold crypto wallets accountable in hacks
If approved, the rule would place the responsibility of hacks on wallet providers even in cases of negligence.
Regulation
FDIC interim chair calls crypto debanking ‘unacceptable’ amid concerns over Operation Chokepoint 2.0
Although not directly from the FDIC, Hill's remarks brought new clarity to what critics have called "Operation Chokepoint 2.0."
Legislation
New Hampshire bill proposes Bitcoin reserve for state treasury investments
New Hampshire joins growing list of states exploring Bitcoin strategic reserves to diversify public funds and potentially generate passive revenue.
Staking
Ethereum and Solana staking no longer classified as collective investment schemes in the UK
The UK Treasury's amendments are part of the government's recent plans to foster crypto innovation.
Analysis
Silk Road’s $6.5B Bitcoin stash poses no short-term risk if sold OTC – CryptoQuant
Despite potential market fluctuations, long-term Bitcoin stability remains unaffected by DOJ's Silk Road holdings.
DAOs
Coinbase, Google, and ai16z members back new DAO to accelerate crypto and AI
The Aiccelerate will invest in new projects and support their development process, leveraging high-profile advisors.
Crypto
Block edges closer to becoming first Bitcoin treasury firm to enter S&P 500
After meeting six criteria, companies are usually added to the index within 21 months.
Regulation
Kraken, a16z execs in the running for CFTC chair role
The list of front-runners also includes pro-crypto CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger.
Legal
US court schedules Do Kwon’s jury trial for January 2026
A pretrial conference will take place in Mar. 6 and might include a plea deal requirement.
