The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is streamlining its core development operations to improve Layer 1 performance, blob scalability, and user experience. On Monday, the EF announced that its Protocol Research and Development Team will now simply be called “Protocol”, as part of a broader organizational reshuffle that includes the departure of some team members. Realigning for […]
Ripple Challenges SEC’s Classification of Fungible Cryptocurrencies in Secondary Sales
Ripple has formally argued to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that fungible cryptocurrencies, when traded in secondary markets, should not be considered securities. In a letter dated May 27, Ripple—the blockchain firm behind XRP—cited legal scholar Lewis Cohen’s influential 2022 paper “The Inescapable Modality of Securities Law,” which asserts there is no legal […]
Trump Delays EU Tariffs, Giving Bitcoin Room to Recover
On Sunday, May 25, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delay in his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports, extending the deadline to July 9, 2025. The decision, shared via Trump’s Truth Social account, followed a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who emphasized the importance of maintaining strong trade ties […]
SEC Delays Decision on Solana and Other Crypto-Based ETF Proposals
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadline for deciding on several proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana and other cryptocurrencies, according to regulatory filings released Monday. The proposals under review come from 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, and Canary Capital. Additional Review Time Cited by the SEC In its statement, the SEC […]
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Nears Critical Vote Ahead of June Deadline
Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), which would authorize the creation of a state-managed Bitcoin reserve in Texas, is approaching a crucial vote in the Texas House of Representatives. With a June 2 deadline looming, the bill must pass quickly or risk expiration and reintroduction in a future legislative session. According to an update on the […]
SEC Delays Solana, Litecoin ETFs; Reviews Dogecoin and BlackRock Proposals
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decisions on Grayscale’s proposed Solana and Litecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while opening public comment periods for two high-profile applications: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF redemption model and 21Shares’ Dogecoin ETF. Grayscale Solana and Litecoin ETFs Face Delays The SEC extended its review of the Grayscale Solana Trust, […]
Arizona Governor Vetoes Two Crypto Bills, Greenlights Bitcoin ATM Regulation
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed two cryptocurrency-related bills—SB1373 and SB1024—while signing into law a separate measure regulating Bitcoin ATMs across the state. Vetoed: Crypto Reserve Fund and Payments Bill Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed two cryptocurrency-related bills—SB1373 and SB1024—while signing into law a separate measure that regulates Bitcoin ATMs throughout the […]
Cardano Unveils Leios: A Groundbreaking Upgrade That Could Outpace Solana and Ethereum
Cardano has introduced Leios, a transformative protocol upgrade that marks the culmination of eight years of research and aims to dramatically enhance network speed and stability. This next-generation architecture features a sophisticated multi-tier block structure—comprising input, sorting, and backup blocks—that could position Cardano as a leader in blockchain performance. Initial simulations suggest Leios may be […]
Ethereum Launches Pectra, Its Most Ambitious Update Yet
Ethereum has activated Pectra, its most comprehensive and ambitious update to date, via a hard fork that successfully executed at 6:05 a.m. ET and finalized 13 minutes later. This new version introduces 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), making it the most significant update since The Merge in 2020. What Does Pectra Bring? Pectra seeks to […]
Ripple Pledges $25 Million to Strengthen U.S. Classrooms and Empower Educators
Ripple has announced a $25 million commitment to support teachers and classrooms across the United States, aiming to close persistent gaps in educational resources. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, will deliver funding through Ripple USD (RLUSD), the company’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. The effort is part of Ripple’s broader mission to promote financial and educational equity […]