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Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, stated that, given the upcoming changes to Bitcoin Core and its OP_RETURN policy, it is time to fork the software to “fix misaligned incentives and fund devs with a better structure.” JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Talks Forking Bitcoin Core, Launching ‘Good’ Alternative The recent drama surrounding the upcoming changes to the OP_RETURN policies of Bitcoin Core, the main Bitcoin full node software, has caused an uproar in the bitcoin community. Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, has recently proposed a solution to the “misaligned incentives” of the current developers: fork the current software. At a recent…

Leading altcoin Ethereum has seen its price rocket by 40% over the past week, marking one of its strongest weekly performances in recent months. This rally has pushed staked ETH coins back into unrealized gains for the first time since early March, a trend that could lead to decreased selling pressure among key coin holders. Ethereum Staked Coins Back in the Green After Market Rally According to CryptoQuant’s data, staked ETH coins, which are not part of the circulating supply and are often held by validators and long-term investors, have been in unrealized losses since March 3, 2025. At that…

Education tech firm Classover Holdings (KIDZ) said in early May that it would sell $400 million worth of shares to buy solana. Its stock exploded higher. Shares of the thinly traded company, then with a market cap well shy of $50 million soared from $1.15 to more than $7 in just two sessions before settling back to the current $3.69. . Classover wasn’t the first company to experience the crypto surge, and it won’t be the last. A growing number of obscure, microcap and nanocap companies are embracing cryptocurrency — not as a business line or payment method, but as…

In a significant move for the Layer-1 blockchain space, Conflux Network has just announced a major strategic decision following a community proposal. This isn’t just another update; it’s a bold step aimed at optimizing the network’s tokenomics and strengthening its long-term health. The crypto community is buzzing about the approved plan to burn a substantial amount of CFX tokens and significantly increase staked assets. What does this mean for the network, its users, and the future value of CFX? What’s Happening with Conflux and CFX? At the heart of the recent announcement is the approval of a community-led proposal that…

The crypto industry has been desperate for U.S. regulation as the last major piece in its global maturity puzzle, but sector veteran and compliance expert TuongVy Le, a former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, argues that what Congress and the regulators are working on isn’t just for today’s digital assets space but for the core of the future financial system. Le, who has held top legal and regulator positions at Anchorage Digital, Bain Capital and the former Worldcoin (now World Network), told CoinDesk that she expects the new rules coming to her old regulatory employer will eventually govern the business…

Crypto.com Canada has announced that it received a restricted dealer registration on May 8, 2025, in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. This means the company can keep selling crypto assets and providing services to Canadians. The new authorization officially established Crypto.com as a legally operating crypto firm in Canada. However, even after what it called “a rigorous registration,” the crypto exchange platform says that it is still in the process of seeking registration as an investment dealer in Canada and membership with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com,…

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently proposed a 3X or 10X reduction in BSC gas fees. Barely 24 hours later, the Binance Smart Chain slashed gas fees by 10X, achieving a 90% reduction. The move helped builders and users massively. In an exclusive with BeInCrypto, BNB Chain’s Core Development team breaks down the story behind its dramatic 90% gas fee cut. Moving from 1 Gwei to 0.1 Gwei, they clarify governance mechanics, market incentives, and the chain’s changing position in the Layer-1 vs. Layer-2 stack war. CZ May Have Lit the Spark, But Validators Control the Fire…

OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in Bitcoin Core 0.9.0, is a script opcode that permits users to append up to 80 bytes of arbitrary information—such as text, hashes, or protocol indicators—to transactions. Rather than storing data in spendable outputs that linger in the unspent transaction output (UTXO) set, OP_RETURN outputs are…

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This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Blockchains store a ton of data, and the bloat is only growing bigger. A little over a year ago, Nirvana Labs released its cloud offering. It promised a crypto-tailored computing service that could undercut Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud — the industry computing incumbents — on price. Now, Nirvana has raised an additional $6 million in seed extension funding co-led by Jump Crypto and Crucible Capital, Lightspeed has learned exclusively. RW3 Ventures, Castle Island and Hash3 VC all also participated in the round, which brought Nirvana…