SEC, CFTC to hold harmonization event on crypto oversight
The SEC’s Paul Atkins and the CFTC’s Michael Selig will discuss the two agencies’ crypto oversight as legislative efforts to define their roles work through the Senate.
Ethereum mainnet daily active addresses surpass all layer-2s
Ethereum mainnet surpassed all layer-2 networks in daily active addresses in January, though security analysts attributed part of the spike to address poisoning attacks.
Bitcoin options show pro traders expect more downside, but also plan to accumulate
Bitcoin derivatives markets show traders holding steady, but the path back to $95,000 relies on institutional inflows returning, especially after this week’s $1.58 billion outflow.
Bitcoiners reject quantum computing fears as cause of price slump
Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue.
‘Literally billions’ of AI agents to use stablecoins in 5 years: Circle CEO
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three years.
Stablecoin supply growth stalls as regulation, Treasury yields bite
Institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline.
Trump sues JPMorgan in Florida court for $5B over debanking claims: Report
The lawsuit was filed days after the president threatened on social media to sue the banking giant for debanking him weeks after his supporters attacked the US Capitol in 2021.
Coinbase forms board to assess quantum computing risks to blockchain
The independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users.
Tennessee city clears path for crypto mining, data centers with new zoning rules
An ordinance to amend the city’s zoning laws laid out guidelines for where a crypto miner could operate in the area and how loud the operation could be.
Circle CEO says USDC is a neutral layer, not a rival to Visa or Mastercard
At Davos, Jeremy Allaire said Circle’s stablecoin functions as shared infrastructure rather than a competitor to banks or card networks.