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In brief Bitcoin continues to trade flat on the day, as crypto markets take a breather. But with most coins barely moving, there’s one standout performer: Pump.fun’s PUMP The Solana token was not too long ago the worst-performing crypto asset in the top 100 coins. Now the script has been flipped. Here’s why. So much…
In brief Bitcoin whales holding 10-10,000 BTC accumulated 0.9% of the total supply over four months, including 30,000 BTC over the past 48 hours. Despite whale buying, large-scale profit-taking occurred with one whale offloading $9 billion worth of Bitcoin through Galaxy Digital. Whales are expanding beyond Bitcoin into Ethereum, Solana, and select memecoins while the…
In brief Cboe BZX has filed with the SEC to list the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF, offering investors regulated access to Solana, including the potential to earn staking rewards. The filing argues Solana’s trading volume justifies approval without a futures market surveillance agreement, citing $2 billion in daily volume across major exchanges like Coinbase and…
In brief The proposed rule change would allow automatic approval of crypto ETFs that meet certain criteria. If approved, it could open the door to faster listings for altcoin-based ETFs. Though some warn the proposal also risks “regulatory favoritism which could “fuel private interests.” Two major U.S. exchanges have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission…
In brief Quantum computers threaten blockchain security by cracking private keys with Shor’s algorithm. Chains using EdDSA, like Solana and Sui, are easier to upgrade for quantum resistance. Older chains like Bitcoin face steep risks and costly upgrades, or risk leaving assets exposed. Quantum computing could one day break the cryptographic foundations that secure trillions…
In brief Polygon’s consensus layer was knocked offline by a “validator exit.” The Polygon Foundation said it’s working to fully restore affected services. Polygon underwent a “technically complex” upgrade earlier this month. Ethereum scaling solution Polygon was disrupted for over an hour on Wednesday after a validator leaving the network triggered an unexpected bug.In a…
In brief Interest rates have remained between 4.25% and 4.50% since the last rate cut in December. The Federal Reserve’s has remained cautious amid unsettling inflation signs. Bitcoin has traded largely below $120,000 since reaching a record high near $123,000 earlier this year. Bitcoin ticked down only slightly after the U.S. central bank left the…
In brief Base token launchpad Zora accounted for more tokens created than Solana’s Pump.fun and LetsBonk on Monday. It represents the first time since early 2023 that a chain has played host to more token launches than Solana, according to Coinbase director Conor Grogan. Unlike Pump.fun, Zora turns every single post on its social media…
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In brief The SEC acknowledged a proposal to permit staking for BlackRock’s ETHA. The regulator has delayed its decision on similar proposals. Spot Ethereum ETF have generated $9.4 billion in net inflows since their debut. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged Nasdaq’s proposal on Tuesday to accommodate staking for BlackRock’s spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund,…
