Under Operation Chokepoint 2.0, more than 30 technology and crypto companies were denied banking services in the US after the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in 2023.
Ethereum dev floats halving slot times to 6 secs, doubling blocks
Core developer Barnabé Monnot says six-second block times would slash confirmation delays, boost DeFi efficiency and create smoother user experiences across the Ethereum network.
Pompliano’s crypto firm raises $750M to go public via SPAC
Crypto entrepreneur and podcaster Anthony Pompliano has raised $750 million to take his crypto company ProCap public by merging it with a blank-check firm.
Huione marketplace death sprouts 30 more in its place: Elliptic
Huione Guarantee’s shutdown sent “shockwaves” through the ecosystem but also left a vacuum for other crypto darknet marketplaces to fill.
Bitcoin rebounds to $106K amid Middle East ceasefire and rate cut bets
Bitcoin bounced to $106,000 as traders bet on higher chances of Fed interest rate cuts due to tensions in the Middle East.
Anchorage adds DeFi capability for institutions with Uniswap wallet integration
Anchorage Digital is expanding its Porto wallet with Uniswap integration, giving institutions direct access to DeFi swaps and liquidity.
Trump Media says $400M stock buyback won’t affect BTC treasury plans
Trump Media’s recently announced $400-million buyback plan will not alter its strategy of using $2.3 billion to invest in Bitcoin, according to the company.
Circle stock becomes largest component of VanEck’s digital asset index
Shares of the stablecoin issuer account for roughly 13% of the MVDAPP, said VanEck’s Mathew Sigel.
Democratic senator introduces bill to address Trump’s crypto ties
The proposed bill from Senator Adam Schiff followed similar legislation in the House of Representatives from Maxine Waters in response to the president’s memecoin dinner.
Hyperliquid DEX token gains 300% in 2 months: Is the HYPE justified?
HYPE is up 300%, and Hyperliquid leads the DEX perp market. But with a $38B valuation and just 21 validators, some question if the rise is sustainable.