Market
Legislation
Ohio passes blockchain bill allowing $200 tax-free Bitcoin payments
The Ohio Blockchain Basics Act proposes tax-free Bitcoin payments under $200 as Ohio positions itself as a crypto regulation pioneer.
Mining
Chinese Bitcoin mining giants move production to US amid tariff tensions
As trade tensions rise, Chinese BTC rig makers expand to the US, spurring American hashrate growth.
Hacks
Iran-based crypto exchange hacked for $48M amid cyberattack claims by Israel-linked group
Nobitex taken offline as Israel-linked Predatory Sparrow threatens data release in escalating cyber conflict.
RWA
LatAm energy giant executes landmark $75M oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization
Stablecoins were used to streamline Feniix Energy’s $75 million buyout, bypassing traditional banks.
Taxes
Thailand’s government unveils five-year crypto tax exemption for investors
Thailand's digital asset tax break also strengthens anti-money laundering compliance and transparency.
Ethereum
Over $91B in staked ETH makes Ethereum nearly impossible to attack
Nearly one-third of Ethereum's supply staked, solidifying network security.
Technology
A16z backs EigenLayer’s EigenCloud rollout with $70 million EIGEN investment
EigenCloud introduces a novel approach to blockchain verifiability, promising developers new horizons and mass-market app potential.
Investments
Ark Invest dumps $51M in Circle shares amid 400% rally and valuation concerns
Circle's shares have seen a 400% post-IPO surge amid strong investor demand for exposure to the stablecoin market.
People
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong seen at 10 Downing Street amid push for UK crypto overhaul
Outside Prime Minister's office, Armstrong expressed optimism as UK aims to enhance crypto regulation with new guidelines.
Politics
Elizabeth Warren criticizes GENIUS Act over stablecoin concerns ahead of final vote
Senator Warren claims GENIUS Act loophole poses risks, while experts argue strong safeguards exist.
Legal
Canada beats US to launch first spot XRP ETF amid Ripple-SEC legal pause
Ripple, SEC agree on appeal delay amid rising optimism for ETF approval in the US.
ETF
Trump Media files for groundbreaking Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
NYSE Arca awaits SEC approval for Trump Media's groundbreaking Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF.