SEC says protocol staking on PoS networks is not a securities
Key Takeaways The SEC clarified that protocol staking on PoS networks is not considered a securities offering. Staking activities and related services are classified as administrative or ministerial rather than entrepreneurial. Share this article The US SEC has clarified that…
Analyst Urges US to Sell Gold for Bitcoin, Then Mine Asteroids
A top analyst just dropped a game-changing playbook for U.S. dominance—ditch gold, stack bitcoin, and kickstart asteroid mining to crush China in the crypto race. Analyst Urges US to Sell Gold, Buy Bitcoin, and Launch Asteroid Mining Race Analyst Willy…
Bank of Russia Legalizes Crypto Investment for “Qualified Investors”
According to a 28 May 2025 filing by the Bank of Russia, financial institutions can offer “qualified investors” financial derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose yields are linked to cryptocurrency prices. Notably, this is a three-year-long experiment. In a…
Court Blocks $57.65M in USDC Linked to Kelsier Ventures
A US federal court has ordered the freezing of approximately $57.65 million in USDC linked to the embattled LIBRA meme coin. The latest development is a significant move in an ongoing class-action lawsuit targeting alleged fraud. The freeze, executed on…
SEC Should Treat DAOs As ‘Dispersed Groups of People,’ Say DeFi Education Fund, Uniswap
The DeFi Education Fund and Uniswap Foundation have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to view decentralized autonomous organizations as disparate groups of individuals rather than coordinated entities. DAO Ecosystem Needs Clarity The United States Securities and Exchange Commission…
US markets close green as Trump tariff drama muddies outlook
U.S. stocks rose Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, after Nvidia’s strong first-quarter earnings lifted sentiment. However, gains were tempered by renewed uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff policy following conflicting court decisions. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also climbed…
Continental Europe’s biggest bank explores stablecoin, Bitcoin retail offerings
Key Takeaways Banco Santander SA is exploring entering the stablecoin market and offering retail crypto services through its digital banking unit Openbank. Santander’s plans include considering euro and dollar denominated stablecoins, with potential launches dependent on obtaining regulatory approvals. Share…
Litecoin Integrates BitcoinOS for ZK Rollup, Cross-Chain Utility
BitcoinOS has revealed deploying a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup for Litecoin, by leveraging its BitSNARK verifier on the new LitVM infrastructure to enable trustless cross-chain functionality between Litecoin and Bitcoin. ZK Tech Connects Bitcoin and Litecoin via BitcoinOS The smart contract…
JD Vance Declares War on Anti-Crypto Bureaucracy at Bitcoin 2025
There’s a new sheriff in town—or at least that’s how Vice President JD Vance framed it from the main stage at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas. In a packed ballroom at The Venetian, the Republican VP laid out the clearest…
Trader Michaël van de Poppe Says Ethereum-Based Altcoin Primed To Do Well in Coming Months, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Sui
A widely followed crypto analyst says that one Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoin looks ready to skyrocket in the coming months while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Sui (SUI). In a new strategy session, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe…
