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On Feb. 9, 2025, Cointelegraph published a clip of a January interview with Strategy chair Michael Saylor on Fox. According to the caption, in the video, Saylor hints he is going to burn his BTC keys as he dies to ensure the coins will never be sold. Let’s see what Saylor said, is there a hint, and what is the purpose of burning the keys. Several media channels reposted the clip from Cointelegraph, with various headlines, from which one could conclude the Strategy exec is indeed going to pull his stashes into the grave as he dies. However, that’s not…
Coinbase released its first Ethereum Validator Performance Report, revealing that it now operates 120,000 validators managing 3.84 million staked Ethereum (ETH) tokens. With this accounting for 11.42% of the total staked Ethereum, Coinbase is the largest individual node operator on the Ethereum network. What Ethereum Stakers on Coinbase Should Know The report highlights key metrics such as a 99.75% participation rate and uptime, ensuring that staked assets continue generating rewards efficiently. Coinbase also reported no instances of slashing or double signing, which means users’ funds have remained secure. These findings could have significant implications for users who stake ETH through…
The European Central Bank (ECB) is laying the groundwork for the probable launch of its wholesale and retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Euro. Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, shared this update at their latest press conference. “President Lagarde stressed that the digital euro is ‘more relevant than ever,’” the ECB tweeted. Lagarde emphasized that the Digital Euro, the EU’s CBDC solution, is set to launch in October 2025—provided it passes the legislative phase involving key stakeholders, including the European Commission, Parliament, and Council. Notably absent from this process is the European public, despite the significant impact…
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially integrated with the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, finally giving XRP holders real access to decentralized finance (DeFi). This new connection hooks up XRPL to Cosmos and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks, greatly boosting liquidity and interoperability. According to the IBC protocol on X, for the first time, XRP users can engage with DeFi applications directly through XRPL, a move that takes the token’s functionality way beyond just payments. The integration, put together by Peersyst, establishes XRP as a major player in cross-chain transactions, making it easy to work with other blockchain systems. XRPL EVM…
A few weeks ago, we briefly touched on how civil asset forfeiture may apply to Bitcoin, a process in which the Government may seize citizen’s assets without accusing a person of a crime. With the US Government stating that civil asset forfeiture will form a key pillar in building its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2023, also known as the FAIR Act, is arguably the most important Bill introduced in Congress today to protect Bitcoin holders from extensive Government overreach. Without it, many may see their bitcoin seized and forfeited on behalf of the Reserve…
Trump administration officials have crafted a proposal to overhaul U.S. foreign aid programs, with a section exploring how it could make use of blockchain technology to track aid distributions and increase accountability. The plan would rename the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the U.S. Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance and bring it directly under the Secretary of State’s authority, according to an initial report from Politico showing an internal document purportedly circulating at the State Department. Under a section for “modernized, performance-based procurement,” the document references an initiative to secure and trace distributions “via blockchain technology” to “radically…
New Mexico Senator Anthony Thornton has filed Senate Bill 275 (SB 275) dubbed the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act”. The bill makes New Mexico join other states that are also working to establish Bitcoin Reserves for their respective treasury departments. New Mexico has introduced Senate Bill 275 (SB 275), also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act. Senator Anthony Thornton introduced the bill proposing a 5% allocation of New Mexico’s public funds into Bitcoin. New Mexico begins exploring Bitcoin through its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act Another state making moves! 🚀 New Mexico joins the Bitcoin reserve race—who’s next? — Giannis Andreou…
Just yesterday, the market seemed to have written off Ethereum, with even optimistic analysts losing hope. However, in a classic crypto turnaround, Ethereum surged back, reclaiming the $2,000 mark. Now that the price is holding above this key level, the question investors are asking is: how high can Ethereum realistically go for March 21st. Key Price Levels to Watch for Ethereum Despite this recent bounce, the overall price structure for Ethereum still leans bearish. While the current recovery is underway, Ethereum is testing key support levels, and the broader trend still faces downward pressure. Ethereum had earlier seen buying interest…
Crypto firms and fintech companies are reportedly applying for bank charters under the Trump administration, paving the way for greater financial legitimacy. According to a recent Reuters report, crypto firms are looking to apply for bank charters to expand their businesses and potentially reduce borrowing costs. At least half a dozen industry executives have confirmed that crypto firms “see an opportunity” under the Trump administration to gain credibility among customers by applying for a banking licenses. A bank charter is a legal license issued by a government that allows a firm to operate and offer banking services. It defines the…
Crypto market analysis has ranked the main Layer-1 blockchain initiatives according to their social activity by counting total engaged posts and interaction events during one day. In crypto landscape, Bitcoin ($BTC) holds the highest spot with 148.6K engaged posts and 147.0M interactions. TOP #LAYER1 PROJECTS BY SOCIAL ACTIVITY$BTC $SOL $ETH $ADA $SUI $BNB $KAS $AVAX $TIA $INJ pic.twitter.com/QBXo8GgfOP — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) February 12, 2025 Solana ($SOL) and Ethereum ($ETH) maintain significant social interaction after Bitcoin. Solana exceeds Ethereum in social engagement levels with 103.7K engaged posts and 61.7M interactions falls below Ethereum in number of…