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Coinbase is one of the biggest holders of staked Ethereum (ETH), potentially signaling its ability to offer staking ETFs. The exchange controls up to 8% of staked ETH. Coinbase is one of the biggest stakers of Ethereum (ETH), carrying up to 8% of the staked supply. The centralized exchange even surpassed Binance, which carries around 2.2M in staked ETH. Coinbase is among the biggest proxies for staking, allowing retail investors to gain yield without locking 32 ETH. Centralized exchanges work as hubs for more secure staking, while also gaining passive income. Coinbase currently offers up to 2.14% APY for using…
The crypto market got a strong boost recently after Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for imports from over 70 countries. This move brought some relief to investors and sparked a solid comeback in both crypto and stock markets. Bitcoin jumped close to $85,000, and coins like Ethereum, Solana, Flare, and even meme coins like Pepe saw big gains. Stock markets also reacted well. The Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 310 points, with major tech stocks like Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and AMD all rising. The mood improved even more when the Trump administration decided not to include smartphones…
The Solana (SOL) community is actively discussing increasing the network’s Compute Unit (CU) capacity, a crucial metric that regulates transaction complexity and saves network resources. Compute Units function similarly to Ethereum’s gas fees, ensuring transaction efficiency and protecting the blockchain from excessive computing demands. Currently, Solana’s block limit is set at 48 million CUs. However, recent proposals, including SIMD-0207 and SIMD-0256, suggest increasing this limit to improve network performance. SIMD-0207 suggests a modest increase to 50 million CUs, while SIMD-0256 advocates a more significant increase to 60 million CUs. Solana developers state that the current block limits serve to maintain…
Bitgert, an infrastructure platform for gasless transactions, has teamed up with iFlux Global, a multi-feature cryptocurrency exchange platform. The agreement is intended to enhance solutions in DAV’s ecosystem and increase the use of no-commission crypto trading platforms. Bitgert has shared this trailblazing collaboration with the crypto community through its official X account. 🚀 Bitgert x iFlux Global Partnership 🚀We’re excited to announce our partnership with @iFluxGlobal!#iFluxGlobal is a next-gen crypto platform that’s all about making digital asset management easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. Together, we’re bringing smarter… https://t.co/Gf0rsQ0KF7 pic.twitter.com/hGFIXu6eXx — Bitgert – $BRISE (@bitgertbrise) April 17, 2025 Bitgert…
Bitcoin (BTC) mining is the next sector to feel the effects of the US-China tariff war. Miners are seeking workarounds, as the status of ASICs and mining rigs remains unclear. Bitcoin mining is reacting to the US-China tariff war, as the status of machines and their components remains unclear. The SHA-256 competitive mining still relies on Bitmain’s machines, which are either shipped to locations or use rented mining facilities overseas. The tariff wars flared up just as Bitmain announced new shipments of some of its most powerful ASIC rigs. The S21, currently the most powerful Bitcoin mining machine, is starting…
Cboe Global Markets plans to roll out a new Bitcoin futures product later this month, subject to regulatory approval. In an Apr. 7 press release, the exchange network, said the new futures contract, called the Cboe FTSE Bitcoin (BTC) Index Futures, is set to begin trading on Apr. 28. The FTSE Bitcoin Index will serve as the basis for the cash-settled futures, which will be reduced to a tenth of its value. The product will trade under the XBTF ticker and settle on the last business day of each month. It aims to provide traders greater control over their exposure…
Ethereum price today: $1,580 Ethereum ETFs have seen over a 60% decline in total net assets. Justin Sun said Tron will not sell its ETH holdings amid a drop in prices. Galaxy Digital has deposited $79.37 million worth of ETH to Binance and Coinbase over the past five days. ETH has maintained a downtrend since December amid oversold conditions in technical indicators. Ethereum (ETH) traded just below $1,600 on Thursday following a 60% plunge in the total net assets of US spot Ether ETFs. Meanwhile, Tron founder Justin Sun said that he won’t sell his ETH holdings despite the sustained…
HTX, a well-known crypto exchange in South Korea, has announced its exclusive integration with Fireblocks, a popular platform offering digital asset infrastructure. The integration of Fireblocks aims to improve HTX’s institutional infrastructure as well as provide a compliant, secure, and robust trading atmosphere for worldwide professional investors. The platform revealed this development on its official social media account. 此次整合标志着火币HTX在机构服务领域的战略深化。Fireblocks的顶尖技术不仅强化了平台的安全防线，更通过合规化架构帮助机构客户降低运营摩擦。未来，我们将持续引入创新工具，成为全球机构进入加密市场的首选门户。 https://t.co/toqLodLxMx — H.E. Justin Sun 🍌 (@justinsuntron) April 17, 2025 HTX Integrates with Fireblocks to Enhance Institutional Services As a part of the collaboration between HTX and Fireblocks, the former will integrate the Off-Exchange asset mapping feature of the latter. This…
The Bitcoin mining companies listed resumed selling their BTC in March, reversing the strong HODL trend of the previous months. This result marks the highest monthly liquidation rate since last October 2024. The Bitcoin mining farms resume selling their BTC reserves: bearish signal? Bitcoin Mining: the publicly traded companies stop being HODLer of BTC Arizona advances in regulation The Bitcoin mining farms resume selling their BTC reserves: bearish signal? According to what reported, it seems that the publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies have resumed selling their BTC starting from March 2025. This is a real trend reversal, compared to the…
As trade war chaos escalates and global financial systems fracture, one expert warns bitcoin could become a critical hedge amid rising instability and geopolitical fallout. Trade War Chaos Is Spreading: Expert Reveals How Bitcoin Could Benefit From the Breakdown Matthew Sigel, who leads digital asset research at investment management firm Vaneck, shared a detailed breakdown on April 4 via social media platform X, exploring how the U.S.’ latest tariff strategy could influence bitcoin and digital markets. “The Trump administration’s April 2 tariff package—targeting imports from China and the EU—has reignited global trade tensions and heightened the risk of monetary and…