The increase in Ether’s staking cap from 32 to 2,048 ETH could make the feature more attractive to institutional participants. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade doesn’t pose a threat to decentralization, according to Mallesh Pai, senior research director at blockchain software firm Consensys, describing the update as a cleanup of the behind-the-scenes “busy work” currently handled by […]
Stakestone and Trump’s World Liberty Financial Launch Cross-Chain Integration
Stakestone announced Friday its integration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is now live, enabling cross-chain asset transfers, yield generation, and capital access without lock-in periods. USD1 Stablecoin Anchors Stakestone’s Multichain Ecosystem Stakestone is an Omnichain liquidity protocol that lets users stake ethereum (ETH) or bitcoin (BTC) for liquid tokens like STONE and SBTC. These tokens […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs set lifetime flow record at $40.3B as price recovers
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded in the US reached a new all-time high of $40.3 billion in lifetime flows on May 8, according to Bloomberg data. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said lifetime net flows are the most critical metric related to ETFs to watch. He explained that this metric is “very […]
BlackRock meets SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenization, ETP rules
BlackRock representatives met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 9 to seek guidance on a range of crypto regulatory issues, including tokenization, staking, and approval frameworks for exchange-traded products (ETPs). According to the meeting memo, BlackRock reviewed its digital asset offerings, including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the […]
Satoshi Action Fund’s CEO Dennis Porter Says 2 More States Will Approve Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bills in 2 Months
The post Satoshi Action Fund’s CEO Dennis Porter Says 2 More States Will Approve Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bills in 2 Months appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The demand for Bitcoin by sovereign wealth funds has skyrocketed in the past few years. Bitcoin price is expected to record a parabolic rally in the coming months […]
Hut 8 Posts $134M Q1 Loss Amid Strategic Shift Toward Energy Infrastructure and Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Magazine Hut 8 Posts $134M Q1 Loss Amid Strategic Shift Toward Energy Infrastructure and Bitcoin Mining Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) reported a Q1 2025 net loss of $134.3 million, marking a turbulent start to the year as the company executes a bold strategy to become a fully integrated energy infrastructure platform. […]
Best Cheap Crypto to Buy Now While Prices Stall: Perfect Time to Accumulate?
The crypto market in 2025 isn’t crashing or booming. It’s pausing. Prices across major tokens have entered a quiet phase. While this uncertainty keeps short-term traders guessing, many investors see it as something else entirely—a rare window for strategic accumulation. During these slower cycles, the best cheap crypto to buy now isn’t always the one […]
Larna 2400 Tops The Chart With Security to Combat Samsung Galaxy S25, Can SUI Keep Up With RWA Demand?
In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile technology, innovation is key to standing out. As manufacturers release new devices, the stakes for performance, security, and groundbreaking features have never been higher. One such device, the Larna 2400, is quickly gaining traction as a powerful competitor, poised to rival flagship smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S25. While […]
German Authorities Seize €34M in Crypto, Shut Down eXch Platform
German police seize €34M crypto, shut down eXch platform. eXch linked to laundering $1.4B from Bybit hack. Platform lacked AML checks, aiding crypto crime networks. In a major crackdown on cybercrime, German authorities have seized €34 million worth of cryptocurrency. The move targeted eXch, a digital platform suspected of helping criminals hide stolen money. This […]
Ripple CEO Slams 48-49 Senate Stall – Will Regulatory Void Cost U.S. Billions?
A razor-thin 48-49 Senate vote on Thursday torpedoed the GENIUS Act, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says America just ceded the stablecoin race. He blasted lawmakers on X, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that each day’s delay hands global rivals the billions pouring into dollar-pegged tokens. Ripple CEO Takes To Social Media “Stablecoins […]