Columbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’
NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.
Buterin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking
While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.
Bitwise says Q4 showed signs of a bear market bottom
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan argued crypto markets performed poorly in Q4 despite strong fundamentals, similar to early 2023 when crypto rebounded from 2022 lows.
No deal yet with Dems on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirms
The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.
Crypto could hit $28T by 2030 on Bitcoin, DeFi, tokenization: ARK
ARK Invest’s latest analysis affirms it still sees Bitcoin reaching close to a $1 million price tag in 2030 on growing adoption.
X to roll out ‘Starterpacks’ featuring Bitcoin and crypto’s top posters
X head of product Nikita Bier said the feature will launch in a few weeks, and already has over 1,000 pre-made “packs” of accounts to follow in each interest category — such as memecoins trading and crypto.
Crypto bill could see delays as Senate focuses on affordability: Report
The Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports.
US stocks, crypto creep up as Trump calls off Greenland-linked tariffs
The S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff threat.
ETH funding rate turns negative, but will Ether bulls take the bait?
Crypto traders often view negative funding rates as a strong buy signal, but several data points suggest ETH investors have good reasons to remain risk-averse.
UN receives Circle grant to upgrade cross-border refugee aid
Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid.