Japan Moves to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges
Introduction of stricter rules for crypto exchanges in Japan Japan is in the process of introducing significant changes to cryptocurrency regulation following renewed attention to Mt. Gox-related repayment activity in 2024.The Financial…
Crypto’s ‘Netscape’ Moment, Industry Approaches Inflection Point
The cryptocurrency industry is approaching its “Netscape moment,” as steady progress in blockchain infrastructure and the rise of regulated investment products drive a new wave of institutional adoption, according to Paradigm co-founder…
Brevis zkVM Cuts Hardware Costs by 50%, Unlocks Home Proving for Ethereum Validators
Brevis, a zero-knowledge proof infrastructure company, announced a major breakthrough with its Pico Prism technology, calling it a critical turning point for Ethereum’s scaling future. Performance Redefines the Possibility Brevis, a…
Shai Hulud malware hits NPM as crypto libraries face a growing security crisis
The infection includes at least 10 major…
NYSE Gives Final OK on Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP ETFs
The New York Stock Exchange has approved the listing of Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), teeing up both to launch on Monday.NYSE Arca, a subsidiary of the exchange, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
CFTC Updates Rules to Launch Pilot Program for Crypto Collateral
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued updated guidance for tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, paving the way for a pilot program to test how cryptocurrencies can be used as collateral in derivatives…
‘No Justification’ in Treating Crypto Differently: OCC Boss
Crypto companies seeking a US federal bank charter should be treated no differently than other financial institutions, says Jonathan Gould, the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).Gould told a blockchain conference…
Farcaster Ditches Social Graph, Embraces On-Chain Wallet as Core Product
Farcaster has officially announced it is changing strategy, moving away from the traditional social graph approach.
The platform will now prioritize a wallet-driven model, removing the follower-based structure that previously underpinned…
Bloomberg: U.S. and Canadian Digital Asset Treasury Firms See Median Stock Prices Plunge 43% in 2025
A Bloomberg report shows that U.S. and Canadian companies holding digital assets in their treasuries are facing losses, with the median stock price down 43% this year.
What began as one of the most popular strategies in public markets has…