2025 to be ’a good year for crypto policy,’ industry experts say
Betting markets are currently showing a 72% chance of a spot Ether ETF approval in the United States.
After a wave of regulatory pushbacks against crypto within the last couple of years, industry experts are anticipating a much friendlier 2025, thanks in part to positive regulatory developments.
“2025 could be a good year for crypto policy,” wrote senior Bloomberg policy analyst Nathan Dean on May 23. “While I try to be neutral on #cryptoregulations, it feels like this week may be the turning point. #Bitcoin ETF approval, likely soon #Ethereum ETF approval and 71 House Democrats joining in on the FIT Act (not too mention SAB 121).”
Dean further explained that aside from crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals, stablecoin frameworks could also come to fruition by the end of next year. However, the analyst warned that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission still had the power to regulate projects that seek to classify their tokens as commodities instead of securities, though they are rather “nice to have” problems as the industry obtains further clarity under the law.
Coinbase reopens XRP trading in New York
Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, announced that New York users of the exchange can once again trade XRP.
On May 23, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, announced that customers in the state of New York could once again trade XRP on the crypto exchange after a nine-month hiatus.
In a brief social media post, Grewal provided an update: “XRP trading on Coinbase is available again in NY. We heard you and put in the work in strong partnership with the State. And now the word can be put out— we are back up.”
Following the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple in 2020, XRP remained an embattled asset, facing scrutiny from government regulators and centralized exchanges alike.
Ethereum price crash attributed to MEV manipulation: Report
Ethereum crash likely caused by MEV manipulation, dropping nearly 5% in an hour. SEC decision on spot ETFs expected today.
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Coinbase Reenables XRP Trading in New York
“Coinbase Reenables XRP Trading in New York” – In a significant development for the cryptocurrency community in the Empire State, Coinbase has reenabled XRP trading in New York. The announcement was made by Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, via a social media post. Grewal stated, “XRP trading on Coinbase is available again in NY. […]Proof-of-restaking and extended consensus — Interview with Units Network
Emerging from past challenges, this initiative emphasizes decentralized governance and advanced consensus mechanisms to foster innovation.
The crypto industry has evolved dramatically, driven by innovations in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology. Amid this transformation, Waves founder Sasha Ivanov has introduced Units Network. Designed as a foundational layer, Units Network connects ecosystem chains in a fully interoperable and trustless manner, featuring the restaking of any assets and secured by real-world assets (RWA).
In this interview, Ivanov discusses the strategies and innovations behind Units Network, its role within the Waves ecosystem and the broader implications for blockchain technology. He also reflects on past challenges, including the depegging of Neutrino USD and the impact of the FTX collapse, offering valuable insights into the future of decentralized finance.
Gala Says Hacker Has Returned Over $20,000,000, Plans To Reimburse Users Affected by the Exploit
Blockchain-based gaming platform Gala (GALA) says it recovered over $20 million worth of crypto assets that were stolen during a security breach earlier this week. In a statement, Gala says that a hacker initiated a transfer of $200 million in Gala tokens on May 20th, but the monitoring system flagged the suspicious activity, which allowed […]
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Hong Kong SFC mulls allowing staking for Ethereum ETFs
Hong Kong’s SFC considers allowing Ethereum ETF staking, diverging from US SEC’s stance. Decision expected today.
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Analyst: Gold Demand From China Continues Supporting the Bull Market
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, has assessed the state of the gold market, reporting that growing demand from both the private market and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been instrumental in the rise of gold prices. Chinese private investors purchased 543 tonnes during Q1, while the PBOC acquired 189. China Continues Propping […]99Bitcoins Token Passes $1.5M Presale Milestone Ahead of Learn-to-Earn Protocol Launch
The crypto education sector is about to be flipped on its head. 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC) has now raised over $1.5 million during its presale phase ahead of launching its groundbreaking “Learn-to-Earn” protocol. 99Bitcoins Token Rewards Crypto Knowledge with Learn-to-Earn System For those unfamiliar, 99Bitcoins has been simplifying crypto since the dawn of Bitcoin itself in […]
Grayscale Investments launches Near and Stacks crypto trusts
Grayscale launches NEAR and STX trusts, offering diversified crypto exposure for accredited investors.
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Render and Helium fuel expansion of Solana’s DePIN ecosystem: Flipside
Solana DePIN ecosystem shows strong growth with key projects like Render Network and Helium seeing increased activity.
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Coinbase resumes XRP trading in New York
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer said the exchange has resumed XRP trading for New Yorkers following collaboration with the State.
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Ethereum To Hit All-Time Highs ‘Very Very Soon’ Should ETF Be Approved, Says Economist Alex Krüger
Closely followed economist Alex Krüger believes approval of a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) could quickly send the top altcoin to new all-time highs (ATHs). In a new Unchained “Bits + Bips” podcast, Krüger says the market has yet to price in a spot ETH ETF approval. He predicts an approval will send Ethereum […]
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US Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Apply Same Principles for Ethereum as Bitcoin ETFs
Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), similar to their method used for approving spot bitcoin ETFs. SEC Urged to Maintain Consistency Between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Five U.S. […]Bitcoin Difficulty Rises 1.48% Reaching 84.38 Trillion at Block 844,704
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty increased by 1.48% at block height 844,704, reaching 84.38 trillion. This adjustment aligns with Bitcoin’s overall hashrate exceeding the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark. Bitcoin Network Difficulty Increases by 1.48% On May 23, 2024, at block 844,704, the difficulty adjusted from 83.14 trillion to 84.38 trillion. This rise follows a 5.62% […]
US Lawmakers pressure SEC for Ethereum ETF approval
US lawmakers urge SEC to approve ether ETFs, citing previous bitcoin fund approvals. Decision deadline is today.
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QCP Capital Predicts 60% Rally With Imminent US Approval of Spot Ethereum ETFs
Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital has forecasted a potential 60% increase in the price of ether, projecting it could surge to around $6,000 if the U.S. approves spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The prediction coincides with a significant increase in market volatility and intense anticipation leading up to the ETF approval deadline. Notably, major […]Elusive 2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Moves 2,000 BTC Worth $138M in Fourth Transfer of 2024
Blockchain data indicates the reappearance of the elusive mega whale from 2010, who expended 2,000 BTC valued at $138 million on May 22, 2024. The large transfer marks the fourth occurrence of this whale this year, with a cumulative expenditure of 7,000 BTC worth over $486 million. Blockchain Parser Data Reveals 2010 Whale’s Bitcoin Transfers […]Fred Ehrsam Predicts Future Crypto Growth Driven by Demographic Shifts
In a recent social media post, Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase and crypto investment firm Paradigm, predicts that the cryptocurrency market will continue to gain momentum due to the growing influence of younger generations. He points out that ownership of crypto assets is currently highest among the 18-45 age group, with a significant drop-off after […]Crypto Trader Books 735,800% Profit on Large-Cap Memecoin That’s Just Hit New All-Time High: On-Chain Data
An early buyer of a top-30 memecoin by market capitalization has turned a few hundred dollars into millions within a period of a little over a year. According to blockchain tracker Lookonchain, the trader acquired billions of the Pepe (PEPE) memecoin days after it publicly launched. The trader then sold 42 billion Pepe tokens on […]
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Nigeria Appoints New Members to Blockchain Policy Steering Committee
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency in Nigeria announced on May 21 that new stakeholders have joined the blockchain steering committee. Malam Kashifu Inuwa stated that new members were incorporated to ensure comprehensive representation from both the public and private sectors. Blockchain Implementation in Preliminary Stages The Director-General of the Nigerian Information […]Crypto Whales Pile into New Solana Project Thotiana – Next 100x Meme Coin?
PRESS RELEASE. May 23rd, 2024. In an exciting development within the cryptocurrency market, Solana’s newest meme coin, $Thot, is rapidly gaining attention from investors worldwide. In just under a week, this meme coin has attracted over $100,000, marking its place in the competitive landscape of meme-based cryptocurrencies. $Thot, affectionately known as Thotiana, is leading a […]Metamask Aims to Add Bitcoin Support: A New Chapter for the Popular Ethereum Wallet
Metamask, the popular ethereum wallet, is reportedly planning to add support for bitcoin (BTC) in the next month or so, according to sources cited by Coindesk. While details are scarce, the integration could initially begin with basic features and expand over time. This move would significantly expand Metamask’s reach beyond the Ethereum ecosystem, which it […]Analyst Says Blue-Chip Ethereum Rival Could Explode by up to 237%, Updates Outlook on Pepe, Floki and Chainlink
A closely followed crypto strategist believes that a top Ethereum (ETH) rival could go on an explosive rally of more than 230%. Pseudonymous analyst Inmortal tells his 213,800 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) could reach a new all-time high (ATH) by the end of the summer. “1. New ATH by […]
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South African Prosecutors Set to Pursue Collapsed Pyramid Scheme Co-Conspirators
South African prosecutors are reportedly investigating co-conspirators of Mirror Trading International and may charge them with fraud or forgery. The declaration of the scheme as unlawful may have strengthened the National Prosecuting Authority’s case against the masterminds of Mirror Trading International. MTI Directors May Face Charges Under the Prevention of Organized Crime Act South Africa’s […]Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit All-Time High This Weekend
Standard Chartered’s head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, has predicted a significant rise in bitcoin’s price, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $73,798 by this weekend. His optimistic outlook is fueled by the anticipated approval of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which he believes will […]Bitcoin Runes hype fades, transactions plummet 84%
Bitcoin Runes protocol caused an initial surge in Bitcoin transactions, exceeding 50% at its peak. Did the hype clog clear out?
The Bitcoin Runes protocol is struggling to maintain its share of Bitcoin transactions. Since its launch on April 20, Runes transactions have dominated Bitcoin blockchain traffic on eight different days, mostly during the weekends.
The Bitcoin Runes launch coincided with the fourth Bitcoin halving. The resultant hype saw transaction volume shoot up on the Bitcoin blockchain. Revenue from Bitcoin (BTC) mining exceeded the $100 million mark for the first time, recording an all-time high daily earnings of $107.7 million.
Transactions attributed to the Runes protocol accounted for over 50% of all Bitcoin transactions until April 24. The peak occurred on April 23, when these transactions represented 81.3% of the bandwidth. However, by May 2, this figure had dropped to 11.1%.
‘Quite Likely’ Bitcoin Explodes to Six Figures This Cycle, Predicts Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here’s His Outlook
Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a double-digit rise in the flagship crypto asset’s price over the past seven days. Svenson tells his 78,400 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is on a parabolic trend that started in the fourth quarter of 2023 and could rally to a target of […]
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Coinbase, Ripple, Meta Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams, Including Pig Butchering
Leading crypto and tech companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Meta, Kraken, and Gemini, have formed a coalition to combat online fraud, including crypto scams like the pig butchering scheme. “We are dedicated to disrupting emerging online scams through collaboration, information sharing, and enhanced consumer education,” said Coinbase’s chief security officer. ‘Tech Against Scams’ Coalition Established Several […]House Passes Landmark Crypto Bill Marking ‘Historic Day’ for Americans
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act for the regulation of crypto assets despite opposition from President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This landmark legislation secured a bipartisan approval with a vote of 279 to 136. “FIT21 is the first legislation of […]