Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin defended his blockchain’s 45-day exit queue after Galaxy Digital’s head of digital called it “troubling,” sparking backlash. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-pushes-back-staking-queue-fud-galaxy-defi-head?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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US crypto tsar David Sacks denies overstaying his job amid Warren scrutiny
A total of 167 workdays have passed since Trump’s inauguration — though David Sacks’ team reportedly insists he has been cautious not to exceed his limit. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/donald-trump-crypto-tsar-david-sacks-elizabeth-warren-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Colombians can soon save in stablecoins with new MoneyGram App
Colombians will soon be able to receive and store USDC through MoneyGram’s new crypto app, which is launching soon in app stores. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/moneygram-app-launch-colombia-stablecoin-savings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC approves generic listing standards for faster crypto ETF approvals
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved standards that could speed up spot crypto ETF approvals, as each application would not need to be assessed individually. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-approves-generic-etf-listing-standards-clearing-path-for-digital-asset-listings-without-individual-approval?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BitGo wins BaFIN nod to offer regulated crypto trading in Europe
BitGo’s move creates further competition in a burgeoning European crypto market that is expected to generate $26 billion revenue this year, according to one estimate. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitgo-bafin-mica-crypto-trading-europe?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Nvidia partners with UK crypto miner’s arm as part of AI push: Report
The reported $683-million investment from Nvidia into Nscale came amid a push by the UK government to develop the country’s AI infrastructure. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-nscale-arkon-uk-crypto-miner-ai?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Fed Chair Powell says FOMC is divided on additional rate cuts in 2025
Powell said the Federal Open Market Committee is weighing interest rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis, with no long-term consensus. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fed-chair-powell-fomc-divided-additional-rate-cuts-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CME Group to launch options on Solana, XRP futures in October
CME will list options on Solana and XRP futures for the first time, extending regulated crypto derivatives beyond Bitcoin and Ether amid growing US market demand. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cme-group-options-solana-xrp-futures-october?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto execs met with US lawmakers to discuss Bitcoin reserve, market structure bills
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-execs-bitcoin-reserve-market-structure-roundtable?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin slips below $115K after Fed implements quarter-point interest rate cut
Bitcoin struggles to hold the $115,000 level even after a Federal Reserve policy pivot brought about the long-awaited 25-basis point interest rate cut. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-loses-dollar115k-level-after-fed-rolls-out-quarter-point-rate-cut?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound