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West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has introduced the Inflation Protection Act of 2025, a bill that would permit the state treasury to allocate a portion of its funds to digital assets and precious metals. Filed on February 14, the…

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on behalf of asset manager Grayscale, seeking approval to introduce staking in its spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an additional 28 days to review cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s appeal in its ongoing legal battle with the regulator. The SEC argues that its newly established crypto task force could play a…

Bitcoin Layer-2 (L2) projects experienced substantial growth, particularly as decentralized finance (DeFi) use cases expanded within the Bitcoin ecosystem. A November 2024 report by digital asset platform Galaxy revealed that Bitcoin L2 networks increased from just 10 in 2021 to…

Bitcoin Layer-2 (L2) projects experienced substantial growth, particularly as decentralized finance (DeFi) use cases expanded within the Bitcoin ecosystem. A November 2024 report by digital asset platform Galaxy revealed that Bitcoin L2 networks increased from just 10 in 2021 to…

Hex Trust, a Hong Kong-based crypto custodian, announced on Friday that it had acquired Byte Trading for an undisclosed amount, expanding its presence in institutional markets. According to a press release shared with Cryptonews, the acquisition strengthens Hex Trust’s institutional…

San Francisco-based Coinbase and UK-based Formula One team Aston Martin Aramco announced a sponsorship agreement on Friday, making Coinbase an official sponsor of the team for the upcoming Formula One season. The deal is unique for being fully transacted in…

On February 13, Barclays Bank announced that it invested in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, becoming the latest major financial institution to do so. The UK-based bank disclosed that it now holds over 2.4 million shares of the ETF, worth $131 million…

/> USDT issuer Tether announced on Friday that it has acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club as part of a broader strategy to integrate digital assets, AI, and biotech into sports. The investment was executed through Tether’s investment…

In a blog post published on Friday, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined why scaling Layer 1 (L1) gas fees by approximately ten times could provide significant long-term value, even as Layer 2 (L2) solutions continue gaining traction. Reasons to have…