Industry and political figures are calling for increased funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enhance cryptocurrency market oversight, a move expected to bolster investor confidence and stabilize assets like Ethereum. Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz emphasized the… Read More »Advocates Push for CFTC Funding Boost to Strengthen Crypto Oversight
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively reviewing amended filings for proposed Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling potential progress towards approval. Regulators have requested issuers to submit updated S-1 registration forms, specifically seeking clarification on mechanisms for staking… Read More »SEC Advances Solana ETF Review, Focuses on Staking and In-Kind Redemptions
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a potential successor to Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, signaling a potential leadership shift in U.S. monetary policy. This deliberation emerges amid heightened tensions over Powell’s approach to… Read More »Trump Weighs Bessent as Fed Chair Replacement Amid Monetary Policy Dispute
Recent data reveals significant net inflows into key Ethereum-focused investment products, highlighting robust investor confidence in the ecosystem. FETH recorded the largest net inflow at $26.3 million, demonstrating strong investor conviction in the fund and the underlying Ethereum market. The… Read More »FETH Leads Crypto Fund Inflows with $26.3 Million, Signaling Strong Ethereum Ecosystem Demand
Ethereum futures open interest (OI) has surpassed $40 billion for the first time as ETH surged above $2,800, fueled by escalating network activity and strategic trades by large investors. This milestone reflects heightened trader confidence and speculative participation across derivative… Read More »Ethereum Futures Open Interest Breaks $40 Billion Amid ETH Price Rally to $2,800
Aave has unveiled Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution developed with backing from Sony, integrating its GHO stablecoin to accelerate mainstream decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption. The collaboration aims to enhance blockchain scalability while improving accessibility for everyday users. The Soneium… Read More »Aave Launches Sony-Backed Ethereum L2 Soneium with GHO Integration to Drive DeFi Adoption
New Jersey has approved Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies as legitimate campaign contributions for gubernatorial primary elections. This landmark decision aims to engage younger, tech-oriented voters while integrating blockchain technology into political financing systems. Strict regulatory frameworks mandate comprehensive… Read More »New Jersey Authorizes Cryptocurrency Donations for Gubernatorial Primaries
Community member Batuhan has formally proposed a donation campaign to support the Zcash Turkish Team’s participation in Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025. The initiative aims to secure funding for the team’s representation at the prominent industry event, emphasizing community-driven support for… Read More »Batuhan Proposes Donation Campaign for Zcash Turkish Team’s Istanbul Blockchain Week Participation
Bitcoin’s recent 3-4% price increase to a two-week high has triggered significant gains for meme cryptocurrencies, with Fartcoin surging 18% within 24 hours and WIF demonstrating notable momentum. This movement highlights retail traders’ speculative activity during periods of heightened market… Read More »Meme Tokens Fartcoin and WIF Rally Following Bitcoin Price Surge
Ether has surged to a 15-week high, fueling market speculation about whether $1.8 billion in vulnerable short positions could propel ETH beyond the $3,000 resistance level. The cryptocurrency’s upward momentum has placed significant pressure on leveraged short traders, with approximately… Read More »Ether Hits 15-Week High Amid $1.8 Billion Short Liquidation Threat
Bitcoin briefly surged past the $110,000 mark, fueled by investor optimism surrounding renewed trade discussions between the U.S. and China. However, the rally proved short-lived as concrete breakthroughs remained elusive, leading to a swift price retracement. Ethereum significantly outperformed Bitcoin… Read More »Bitcoin Tops $110K on Trade Talk Hopes, Ethereum and DeFi Lead Market Gains
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally asked the issuer of a proposed spot Solana exchange-traded fund to submit an updated S-1 registration statement within the next week. This regulatory step signals potential approval of the financial product within… Read More »SEC Requests Revised Filing for Spot Solana ETF, Potential Approval Expected Within Weeks
Investment firm Bernstein has forecasted that Bitcoin could surge to $200,000 by 2025, driven by accelerating institutional adoption, ongoing blockchain innovation, and supportive macroeconomic factors. Bernstein, which manages approximately $800 billion in assets, cites growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s role… Read More »Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $200,000 by 2025 on Institutional Adoption Wave
SG-FORGE has introduced USD CoinVertible (USDCV), a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin deployed on both Ethereum and Solana blockchains. The regulated digital asset targets institutional investors with BNY Mellon serving as custodian, ensuring secure asset reserves. USDCV aims to enhance cross-chain liquidity… Read More »SG-FORGE Launches Regulated USDCV Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana with BNY Mellon Custody
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is advancing toward potential approval of a spot Solana exchange-traded fund, with regulatory discussions centered on staking integration and in-kind redemption mechanisms. Amended S-1 registration statements for multiple Solana ETF proposals are under active… Read More »U.S. SEC Nears Approval for Spot Solana ETF with Staking and In-Kind Redemptions Focus
Ripple Labs is considering a $5 million investment to bolster blockchain research and education within the Asia-Pacific region through its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). The funding targets academic institutions across six Asia-Pacific countries, including Taiwan and Australia. Universities such… Read More »Ripple Plans $5 Million UBRI Investment for Asia-Pacific Blockchain Education
Cryptocurrency fund assets reached an unprecedented $167 billion in May, driven by substantial institutional inflows following the approval of the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This milestone reflects heightened institutional engagement despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties across the sector. Bitcoin-focused… Read More »Crypto Fund Assets Hit Record $167 Billion as Institutional Inflows Surge Post-Bitcoin ETF Approval
Recent metrics indicate a significant surge in U.S.-based Bitcoin demand, highlighted by a dramatic spike in the Coinbase Premium alongside substantial cryptocurrency exchange withdrawals. These combined signals suggest growing investor conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term value despite market uncertainties. The Coinbase… Read More »US Bitcoin Demand Surges as Coinbase Premium Hits High and Exchange Withdrawals Signal Long-Term Holding
Former President Donald J. Trump emphasized the critical importance of the U.S. Army in preserving the nation’s freedom and safety. He underscored the Army’s role in securing these fundamental principles for over 250 years. Trump asserted that America remains free… Read More »Trump Highlights U.S. Army Role in Safeguarding Freedom and National Security
ProShares has formally requested an extension for the effective date of its proposed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Solana (SOL) and XRP. The new deadline set by the firm is June 25, 2025. This extension signals a potential step forward… Read More »ProShares Extends Deadline for Solana and XRP Spot ETF Filings