Author: James Wilson
U.S. states may successfully front-run federal authorities on Bitcoin reserve policy as Texas lawmakers advanced a bill through the Senate. Texas policymakers in the state Senate approved a proposal to invest public funds in Bitcoin (BTC) with a 25-2 vote on Thursday, March 6, amid a U.S. crypto policy race. The bill has now moved to the House, which must act on the proposal by May 24. Dennis Porter, founder of the Satoshi Act Fund, said House members may expedite the process and land the proposal on the governor’s desk soon. More than two dozen states are discussing bills to…
Co-founder of BR Capital and blockchain entrepreneur Vlad Martynov joins us for a special episode of the crypto.news show. In part 1, Martynov discusses his role within the Ethereum ecosystem, the future of venture capital in crypto, and how the current system of tokenomics is broken. Martynov also expands upon his role within the decentralized Zuzalu “network state” community, as well as new regulatory climates from the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond. In part 2, Martynov conducts a one-on-one with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, in a crypto.news show exclusive. Turn on, tune in, Zuzalu out! You can also listen to…
Superstate, an on-chain asset management firm, has announced that it has registered its blockchain-based transfer agent, Superstate Services LLC, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The registration of the digital transfer agent aligns with Superstate’s goal of using blockchain technology to advance the integration of tokenized securities. Ensuring compliance with existing regulatory frameworks while bringing real-world assets on-chain is Superstate Services LLC’s top priority, the company said in a blog post. The tokenized securities market benefits from transfer agents, whether issuers or markets, in tracking the ownership, issuance, and redemption of shares. With transfer agents in place, issuers can…
In a recent interview from prison with Tucker Carlson, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, shared his perspectives on the current state and future of the cryptocurrency industry. The conversation covered a broad range of topics but primarily focused on regulatory challenges, the evolution of crypto’s foundational promises, and the potential trajectory of digital currencies in the global financial landscape. Regulatory landscape for crypto and US position When asked about the future of crypto in the US, Bankman-Fried emphasized the importance of stable regulatory frameworks for the adoption and growth of cryptocurrencies, particularly in the…
Toncoin price continued its strong sell-off as concerns about its ecosystem and network growth persisted. Toncoin (TON) dropped to the crucial support level of $2.90 on Thursday, down 65% from its highest level in 2024. It has declined for six consecutive weeks and is now trading at its lowest level since March 11. Toncoin has been in a sharp downturn amid weak on-chain and ecosystem metrics. Most tokens in its ecosystem have plunged more than 80% from their all-time highs, including popular tap-to-earn tokens like Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) and Catizen (CATI). Tapswap, which recently launched its airdrop, has crashed, bringing…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. FloppyPepe is emerging as a strong contender, with analysts predicting a 100x surge before Shiba Inu reaches $0.001. The crypto market has had many massive growth stories, and FloppyPepe (FPPE) might be the next big winner ahead of Shiba Inu (SHIB). According to analysts, FloppyPepe is ready for a 100x surge before Shiba Inu reaches the $0.001 mark. With a growing community and unique tokenomics, this new AI memecoin is capturing the attention of early adopters and seasoned investors.…
From network tokens to meme coins, a16z crypto has laid out a framework to help businesses navigate the evolving crypto landscape. What is a cryptocurrency? According to Wikipedia’s definition, it is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is “not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it.” And while at the very beginning in 2009 there was one and only cryptocurrency out there, called Bitcoin (BTC), things have changed significantly since then. Now, there over 12 million different tokens, per data from crypto price aggregator platforms. But…
World Network, formerly Worldcoin and a blockchain project co-founded by OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman, has launched a new chat application aimed at connecting real humans. World Chat, the World Network (WLD) team announced on March 6, is a “mini app” that users can access to connect with and interact with real humans. The app, currently in beta, will feature end-to-end encryption to help maintain user privacy. The launch of World Chat represents World Network’s latest effort to bring its proof-of-personhood feature to the global community. According to details in their blog post, the mini app integrates with the…
Crypto exchange Crypto.com’s market data will soon be integrated into real-time indices and reference rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. This comes as CF Benchmarks, a crypto indices provider regulated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, has added Crypto.com as a constituent exchange. According to details the FCA-regulated benchmark administrator shared in a press release, Crypto.com’s market data will, effective March 31, 2025, power CF Benchmarks’ suite of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) indices. With this, Crypto.com will become a CME CF constituent exchange, providing its institutional-grade market data across three CME CF indices. CF Benchmarks will integrate Crypto.com’s…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Join BlockDAG’s first hackathon on HackerEarth, offering $30m in grants for web3 developers building dApps, DeFi solutions, and smart contracts. Sign up now and start innovating on BlockDAG’s testnet. BlockDAG is launching its first-ever hackathon on HackerEarth, inviting developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and Web3 builders to participate in a global event designed to bring new ideas to life. Set to go live in the coming weeks, the hackathon offers a $30 million grant fund to support projects that align with…