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Crypto market regulatory clarity was cited as the top catalyst for growth in the digital asset industry, according to a survey by crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and consulting firm EY-Parthenon (EYP). Coinbase and EY Parthenon surveyed 352 institutional investors between Jan. 13 and Jan. 24 this year. 86% of those surveyed said they had exposure to digital assets or planned to make allocations in 2025, and 84% said they had increased allocations to crypto and crypto-related products in 2024. 59% of respondents said they planned to allocate more than 5% of their assets under management (AUM) to cryptocurrencies in 2025.…
A key committee of the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to advance landmark stablecoin legislation on April 2, marking a major step forward for the cryptocurrency industry and a priority for President Donald Trump. The push for stablecoin regulation has won support from both Republicans and key Democrats, including New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and the industry’s record-breaking campaign spending has played a role in reshaping the political landscape, helping to oust opponents and elect pro-crypto lawmakers. Arkansas Rep. French Hill, who chairs the subcommittee that oversees digital assets, touted the benefits of a well-regulated stablecoin market, arguing that…
Thravos and RWA Inc. have established a partnership to develop blockchain technology-based tools to tokenize sports assets in their physical form. Through the integration with RWA Inc., the organization focuses on athlete revenue growth and the creation of advanced technological investment channels for sports supporters. Thravos resolves a major obstacle in the $600 billion sports industry by helping most professional athletes generate livable earnings from their activities. We’re thrilled to welcome @thravos_io as our newest advisory client, who is revolutionizing monetization and fan engagement in sports through incorporating cutting age technologies.Thravos is discovering undiscovered athletes! In the $600B sports market,…
New York Senate Bill 4728, introduced on February 12, 2025, proposes the formation of a task force to analyze the impact of crypto adoption across the state. Sponsored by Senators Sanders and Webb, the bill seeks to evaluate multiple factors, including the operations of digital asset firms, tax implications, and environmental concerns. The measure has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Banks. New York Enters Bitcoin Reserve Saga Meanwhile, efforts to integrate Bitcoin into state financial strategies have gained traction across the U.S. An analysis by VanEck suggests that legislative initiatives aimed at establishing Bitcoin reserves at…
Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a notable surge, climbing roughly 6% in an hour and surpassing and breaking the $2,000 mark. The main question now is if it can keep the trajectory, or at the very least, stay above the $2k mark. This is important because Ethereum’s performance is often seen as a possible sign of an upcoming altcoin season, where cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin experience substantial gains. This surge happens while there’s ongoing talk about Bitcoin’s market dominance potentially weakening, which might suggest investors are shifting some interest to altcoins like Ethereum. However, it’s still early to draw firm conclusions,…
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed key geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, in a phone call that lasted more than an hour. The conversation comes as Washington seeks Moscow’s approval for a possible ceasefire. The Kremlin confirmed that the two leaders discussed the Ukraine crisis and agreed to maintain communication going forward, according to Russian state news agency TASS. One of the most important outcomes of the meeting was the planned prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides agreeing to swap 175 prisoners each. Putin and Trump also discussed Middle East…
Shibarium, the Shiba Inu-owned layer-2 scaling solution on Ethereum, is on the verge of breaking a major transaction milestone. The protocol is just days from breaching the one billion transaction milestone, an outlook that marks a good omen for SHIB’s price. Current state of Shibarium According to data from Shibariumscan, the protocol currently boasts a total transaction count of 941,104,799. This leaves a small margin of 58,895,201 transactions to beat the milestone. At the current average daily transaction rate of 4.5 million, the major Shibarium milestone will be achieved in roughly 14 days. Since its launch in August 2023, the…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted a crypto task force roundtable of securities attorneys and cryptocurrency experts to discuss the long-standing question: How is a security defined in the digital asset space? The roundtable, held at SEC headquarters in Washington, brought together a panel of legal experts and crypto industry figures to discuss the agency’s evolving approach to regulation. Under the previous administration, the SEC’s strategy was often criticized for its “regulation by enforcement” approach, which some argued stifled innovation and failed to provide clear guidance to industry participants. Miles Jennings, General Counsel of a16z Crypto, criticized the…
With the participation of Ribbit Capital, Franklin Templeton, NYCA, First Round, Lightspeed Faction, and HF0, Crossmint will accelerate its mission to bring every business and AI agent onchain. Crossmint Raises $23.6 Million to Move Businesses to Blockchain The world is increasingly moving to include blockchain technology, and companies like Crossmint have risen to address this situation. The startup has raised $23.6 million from powerhouses like Ribbit Capital, Franklin Templeton, NYCA, First Round, Lightspeed Faction, and HF0 to ease this process and include solutions that also allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to act autonomously onchain. Crossmint’s mission is to streamline the…
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…