[ad_1] This is a preview of upcoming newsletter The Drop. To read full editions after launch, subscribe. There’s been a lot of buzz around Berachain, which launched on Thursday and has already seen over 2 million transactions. It’s the latest launch by the makers of the Bong Bears NFTs, a collection of 100 smoking bears on the Ethereum blockchain launched back in the 2021 crypto boom. Berachain, by contrast, is an ambitious Web3 blockchain using “Proof of Liquidity,” with the idea that pooled-up funds will lead to a sustainable ecosystem long-term. Some, however, are not so sure. An exec with…
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[ad_1] Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission released the draft of the “Virtual Asset Service Act,” aiming to enhance regulatory clarity for virtual asset businesses and strengthen investor protections. On March 25, Taiwan’s FSC unveiled the draft of the “Virtual Asset Service Act,” outlining provisions for licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers, standards for stablecoin issuance, and measures to enhance market integrity and protect investors. Specifically, the draft outlines standards for VASPs, including requirements for organizational structure, capital, and personnel qualifications. It also authorizes banks to issue stablecoins pegged to the New Taiwan Dollar, contingent upon obtaining approval from the FSC and…
[ad_1] A Bitcoin statement believed to have been made by Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced as fresh findings emerge regarding the enigmatic Bitcoin founder’s identity. In a post, Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo shared Satoshi Nakamoto’s statement on the scarcity of Bitcoin made 15 years ago when Bitcoin was worth $0.01. The tweet highlights Satoshi’s early remarks about Bitcoin’s scarcity and potential to become a valued asset. ✨ Satoshi Nakamoto on the scarcity of #Bitcoin at $0.01, exactly 15 years ago. Only 21 million 🚀 pic.twitter.com/nZVj6EEH9L — The Bitcoin Historian (@pete_rizzo_) February 6, 2025 On Feb. 6, 2010, when Bitcoin was worth…
[ad_1] The French bank BoursoBank has formed a new partnership with CoinShares to offer crypto ETPs to its 7 million clients. These are five Exchange-Traded Products, specifically on Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana. BoursoBank: the French bank opens up to crypto with the five ETPs from CoinShares BoursoBank: the French bank and the crypto ETPs The case of BPCE at the beginning of 2025 BoursoBank: the French bank opens up to crypto with the five ETPs from CoinShares CoinShares, an investment company specializing in digital assets, announced that it has been selected by the French bank BoursoBank to offer…
[ad_1] The XRP ETF filings could accelerate mainstream adoption and regulatory clarity, impacting the broader cryptocurrency market landscape. The race to launch a spot XRP ETF in the US is officially on. On Thursday, the Cboe Exchange submitted four separate 19b-4 forms with the SEC, seeking approval for a rule change to list and trade shares of spot XRP ETFs from Wisdomtree, Bitwise, 21shares, and Canary. The filings follow the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in early 2024. Each application heavily references the July 2023 SEC-Ripple Labs ruling, which determined that XRP itself is not a security, though…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives should have the actual text to debate on Wednesday of a bill that would regulate stablecoins, according to a key lawmaker pushing that legislation, which should get the House ready to potentially catch up with a parallel Senate effort. Rep. Bryan Steil, the Republican who leads the crypto subcommittee within the House Financial Services Committee, said at a Wednesday event in Washington that the bill would be unveiled before the day is out. The Senate has already recently advanced its own version of the U.S. stablecoin oversight legislation through the Senate…
[ad_1] Within the realm of bitcoin mining, a wave of advanced machinery has elevated performance to unprecedented heights over the past year. While industry titans such as Bitmain continue to dominate, challengers like Bitdeer and Auradine have confidently entered the competitive arena, vying for prominence. The Liquid Revolution – A Dive Into 2025’s Top-Tier Bitcoin Mining Hardware As March 2025 draws to a close, Bitcoin’s total hashrate recently tapped its all-time peak at 862 exahash per second (EH/s), and it’s currently hovering at 853 EH/s. While BTC prices have climbed over 26% since the halving, miners are earning considerably less…
[ad_1] Bitcoin volatility has dropped to record lows, a development that could attract more institutional interest. Bitcoin’s price swings have long been a defining feature of the market. However, new data suggests that its volatility is now at record lows. This comes as institutional investors increasingly enter the space, leading to a more mature and resilient market. Bitcoin’s Declining Volatility Shows Market Maturity According to a report from Glassnode, Bitcoin’s three-month realized volatility has fallen to historically low levels. Unlike previous bull runs, where price swings regularly exceeded 80% to 100%, the current cycle has seen volatility stay below 50%.…
[ad_1] According to a recent survey by Brown Brothers Harriman, 71% of ETF investors wish to invest more in crypto this year. This bullish signal comes as the crypto ETF market is beginning to recover from recent volatility. The firm is one of the oldest and most prestigious investment banks in the US, adding credibility to its claims. This data also aligns with other surveys that suggest wealthy investors are interested in Bitcoin. Crypto ETFs Are Becoming Popular Among TradFi Investors Since the Bitcoin ETFs were first approved in 2024, they’ve ushered in a profound transformation of the crypto market.…
[ad_1] A rival of top altcoin Ethereum (ETH) is seeing a rise in price after abruptly gaining support from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange platform by volume. In a new announcement, Binance says it will be adding support for Berachain (BERA), an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-identical layer-1 blockchain that uses a proof-of-liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism. “Binance is excited to announce that Berachain will be added to Binance Simple Earn, ‘Buy Crypto,’ Binance Convert, Binance Margin, Binance Auto-Invest, and Binance Futures.” A PoL consensus mechanism rewards validators for providing liquidity to a blockchain’s ecosystem rather than a traditional proof-of-stake (PoS)…