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This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The move to replace Holesky with Hoodi as Pectra’s main testing grounds was one of four options debated on Thursday’s All-Core Developers call. Some protocol teams specifically related to staking infrastructure lobbied for a quicker, but riskier option, and were effectively overruled by core devs. With Holesky hobbled by a validator exit queue of over a million — which could take more than a year to clear — developers had to find an alternative test environment for Pectra, particularly for exit-related features. Four options were considered: Option…

Argentine President Javier Milei has reignited the LIBRA token controversy by reposting a tutorial on purchasing the LIBRA token on the social platform X (formerly Twitter). This comes after he previously retracted his promotion of the token following insiders cashing out over $100 million. President Milei Reposts LIBRA Purchase Tutorial Earlier, Milei claimed he was unaware of the project’s details and deleted his initial post after learning more. Despite his prior withdrawal, Milei reposted a tutorial from an X user. The tutorial outlined five steps to purchase the LIBRA token. Moreover, it mentioned that the process would take about 2…

Trump reportedly eyeing stake in Binance.US There are rumors that the Trump family is in talks to acquire a stake in Binance.US, the American arm of the global digital currency exchange Binance. But beneath the surface, this potential deal appears to be more than just a business transaction—it could have significant political and personal motivations behind it. According to reports, Binance’s majority owner and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has been seeking a presidential pardon. This raises questions about whether the Trump family’s proposed stake in Binance.US is part of a broader negotiation to secure that pardon. From Trump’s perspective, a…

A whale’s 50x leveraged ETH trade exposed risk flaws in Hyperliquid, sparking debate on leverage limits in decentralized exchanges. Lowering leverage helps but isn’t foolproof—traders can still bypass limits without KYC, raising concerns about sustainable DEX risk control. Adopting dynamic risk limits and improved liquidation mechanics may help, but each step makes DEXs more like centralized exchanges. A massive Ethereum liquidation on Hyperliquid has reignited discussions about leverage and risk management in decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit, shared insights on the incident, highlighting the challenges DEXs face in balancing leverage offerings and risk controls. Folks are asking…

Bitcoin maximalist and MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has published a set of 21 principles that he believes sum up the philosophy of Bitcoin. The list, dubbed the “21 Rules of Bitcoin,” reflects Saylor’s unwavering belief in BTC’s superiority as a financial and technological revolution. Saylor, best known for leading MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has long advocated that Bitcoin is the ultimate store of value. His latest list of rules is both a manifesto for Bitcoin believers and a challenge to skeptics. Here are the rules: Those who understand buy Bitcoin. Those who don’t understand criticize Bitcoin. Everyone is against…

Ethereum (ETH) has been stuck in a tight range, trading below $1,900 and above $1,750 after days of heavy selling pressure. The broader crypto market remains under stress, with fear dominating sentiment and keeping ETH from regaining momentum. The downturn is largely driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and escalating trade war fears, which have shaken both crypto and the U.S. stock markets. As investors brace for further volatility, some fear that the market is setting up for a deeper correction. However, not all analysts are bearish. Some believe that a recovery could be on the horizon in the coming months, especially…

ZetaChain integrates with Subgraph Studio, enabling developers to build seamless cross-chain apps without bridges or wrapped tokens. Universal Apps on ZetaChain simplify blockchain interactions, letting users access multiple networks without switching settings. ZetaChain has announced a collaboration with Subgraph Studio, which will provide a welcome change to blockchain app developers. By means of subgraph, the integration provides quick and consistent access to on-chain data, hence opening the avenue for cross-blockchain app innovation free from the technological complexity that formerly hampered it. Source: ZetaChain on Medium ZetaChain: Easy Access to On-Chain Data at Your Fingertips Getting on-chain data from several blockchains…

Nate Geraci, the president of the ETF Store, has asserted a close collaboration between the crypto industry and the forthcoming Texas Stock Exchange. The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January and plans a market debut in 2026. The stock exchange looks to disrupt the duopoly between the two New York-based platforms, the NYSE and Nasdaq. Interestingly, Geraci stated in a tweet today that the TXSE would leverage the emerging crypto industry in its quest to gain instant relevance upon its debut. As a result, he anticipates a “highly” crypto-friendly stance…

Despite recent struggles, Ethereum whales are making their moves. Analyst Ali Martinez reports that whales have accumulated over 420,000 ETH (worth $811 million) in the last five days. This comes as Ethereum (ETH) underperforms in the 2025 crypto market cycle, down 10.35% in the past week. Whales have bought more than 420,000 #Ethereum $ETH in the last five days! pic.twitter.com/ZFF57gbq0e — Ali (@ali_charts) March 14, 2025 Adding to the mixed signals, US Spot ETH ETFs recorded $35.30 million in outflows on Friday, with BlackRock’s ETHA seeing the highest outflows at $36.37 million, as per SoSoValue. Pectra Upgrade and Testnet Developments…

March 2025 will see a huge $3.94 billion in token unlocks, mostly from $1.6 billion in Layer 1, liquid staking, and AI projects. Key tokens like $SOL, $ENA, and $WLD are at the top of these unlock charts, affecting market liquidity and sector trends.. Top Tokens by Emission (Next Month):💰 Total Emissions: $3.94B🔹 $ENA – $970.36M (Leading Liquid Staking)🔹 $SOL – $367M (Dominating Layer 1)🔹 $WLD – $198.31M (AI & AI Agent Growth)🔹 Other Tokens – $2.41B across various sectorsKey Trends:– Liquid staking and Layer 1… pic.twitter.com/gR8oyVef8z — Tokenomist (prev. TokenUnlocks) (@Tokenomist_ai) February 18, 2025 Other big contributors like $BERA…