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Vanguard is hiring a digital assets leader to explore tokenization, stablecoins, and blockchain. This move signals the investment giant's growing interest in crypto technologies. The new role would oversee tokenization, stablecoins and blockchain initiatives as Vanguard reassesses digital assets.
The SEC is laying the groundwork for cryptocurrency rule changes before the end of the year, with a blueprint for exchanges and brokers.
A newly updated agenda from the securities regulator shows so-called Reg Crypto high on its near-term list.
Binance has introduced BTC Yield, a product designed for Bitcoin holders to earn extra income. The product leverages covered call strategies to generate yield without requiring users to sell their Bitcoin.
The White House is still evaluating the "best structure" for a federal fund to hold Bitcoin as a long-term reserve, along with a separate stockpile of other crypto assets. Federal agencies are debating the logistics and oversight of the reserve.
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the dismissal of a New York lawsuit seeking to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent for self-custodial wallets.
The European Parliament wants more analysis of decentralized finance, staking, and NFTs now that the MiCA framework's transition period has ended. This could lead to new regulations affecting crypto users across the EU.
Ethereum developers have largely supported Vitalik Buterin's long-term roadmap, but many are concerned about the slow pace of implementation. The updated "Lean Ethereum" strawmap outlines key priorities, but execution remains a challenge.
Coinbase has secured a UK authorization allowing it to offer both cryptocurrency and traditional investments. This move enables institutional traders to access perpetual futures and retail customers to trade equities.
An attacker spent $4 million to acquire enough BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal, draining $20 million from the project's treasury. The attacker then began selling the stolen tokens, causing the price to drop.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a two-step plan to dramatically shrink the blockchain's state to near-zero size using zero-knowledge proofs. The goal is to reduce storage requirements and improve efficiency by shifting state management to validators and replacing per-epoch balance updates with ZK proofs.
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Galactiator, known as G.W. Jackston, has revealed a new Web3 project called Stellar Horizon. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain technology, with a focus on user-owned digital assets.
Bitcoin briefly dipped after Strategy sold a large amount of BTC, but quickly rebounded. Funding rates spiked to 9%, signaling strong bullish sentiment among traders.
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 bitcoin last week, raising $216 million to cover dividends on its preferred stock. This marks a significant increase in the company's bitcoin sales pace.
Circle's USDC stablecoin has overtaken Tether in trading volume, driven by a 63% spike in activity as Wall Street banks adopt digital currencies for faster settlements. This shift highlights the growing preference for regulated stablecoins in financial transactions.
Bitcoin hit its highest price in weeks. Bernstein analysts kept their $150,000 year-end target, calling the retrace "painful" but remaining bullish.
The developers behind the memecoin project said they had informed law enforcement after the attack and were working to recover funds and identify those responsible.
Ripple has obtained a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services throughout the European Economic Area. This marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe.
Ethereum is undergoing its most significant upgrade since the Merge, with plans to rebuild nearly every core piece of the protocol over the next 3-4 years. Quantum safety and privacy are now top priorities, according to Vitalik Buterin.
After years of development, Tether-backed UTEXO rolls out Bitcoin-native USDT with client-side validation, reducing fees and middlemen compared to Tron or Ethereum rails. The integration with RGB enables private Lightning Network settlements.
Companies paid to secure Bitcoin sold a record 32,000 coins and signed $70B in contracts to pivot to AI. Bitcoin's hashing power dipped briefly then recovered.
Cryptocurrencies are bouncing back after last week's dip, with Bitcoin stabilizing at $62,800 after touching $58,000. The Altcoin Season indicator is at its highest level in three months, signaling renewed interest in smaller cryptocurrencies despite some areas of weakness.
Stablecoin transaction volume surged to a new high of $1.79 trillion in June, signaling growing adoption. Analysts suggest this trend will continue as the market evolves, positioning stablecoins for broader use.