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Paul Atkins calls for fresh SEC crypto rules to end years of innovation stifling

Paul Atkins calls for fresh SEC crypto rules to end years of innovation stifling

Newly sworn-in SEC Chairman Paul Atkins called for a comprehensive overhaul of the agency’s regulatory framework for crypto, warning that outdated rules and enforcement-heavy policies have stifled innovation for years. Speaking at the SEC’s third crypto task force roundtable in Washington, D.C., Atkins said the current regulatory environment “badly needs attention,” pointing to the urgent […]

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First spot XRP ETF issued by Hashdex begins trading in Brazil

First spot XRP ETF issued by Hashdex begins trading in Brazil

The first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to XRP in the world, issued by Hashdex and managed by Genial Investimentos, began trading on April 25 on Brazil’s stock exchange, B3.  Listed under the ticker XRPH11, the ETF tracks the Nasdaq XRP Reference Price Index and, according to Hashdex, will allocate at least 95% of its

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Circle denies plans to become a bank, focuses on aligning with stablecoin regulations

Circle denies plans to become a bank, focuses on aligning with stablecoin regulations

Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, has firmly denied rumors suggesting it plans to apply for a US banking license. The firm’s Chief Strategy Officer, Dante Disparte, clarified on social media that Circle has no plans to become a bank or any other type of insured depository institution. Disparte emphasized that the firm is

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SLICE: Making PPLNS Work for Demand Response

SLICE: Making PPLNS Work for Demand Response

Bitcoin Magazine SLICE: Making PPLNS Work for Demand Response Bitcoin mining has come a long way since the days of GPUs and basement set ups. In that time, miners have advanced in countless ways. For example, ASICs are now the standard, not GPUs. Furthermore, enterprise grade players have entered the field, opening new frontiers and

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Swiss National Bank dismisses Bitcoin for reserves due to volatility concerns

Swiss National Bank dismisses Bitcoin for reserves due to volatility concerns

The Swiss National Bank rejected growing calls to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its foreign currency reserves, saying cryptocurrencies fail to meet its requirements for liquidity and stability. Speaking at the central bank’s annual shareholder meeting in Bern, SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel said the institution needs assets it can reliably buy and sell, and

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Trump memecoin team highlights 0 price for Dinner with the President, then it tripled

Trump memecoin team highlights $420 price for Dinner with the President, then it tripled

The Donald Trump memecoin project has clarified the rules of its newly launched competition, which gives holders a chance to attend a private dinner with the US president. On April 23, the team behind the TRUMP token announced that the top 220 holders would receive invites to an exclusive dinner set for May 22. They

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Bitcoin crowdfunding platform Geyser Geyser launches social-gated launchpad for Bitcoin projects

Bitcoin crowdfunding platform Geyser Geyser launches social-gated launchpad for Bitcoin projects

Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform Geyser introduced a Bitcoin Launchpad, a new mechanism designed to gate campaign access through community engagement thresholds rather than immediate fundraising. The update was announced on April 25 via X, targeting early-stage Bitcoin projects seeking visibility prior to launch. Community attention as a new gate to capital The Launchpad mechanism modifies how

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Tether Boosts Stake in Italian Football Giant Juventus

Tether Boosts Stake in Italian Football Giant Juventus

Leading stablecoin issuer Tether significantly increased its stake in Juventus Football Club on April 15, 2025, now holding more than 10.12% of shares and 6.18% of voting rights. Tether Backs Juventus’ Future Prospects and Growth Potential Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V., a key member of the Tether Group, has significantly increased its ownership stake in

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Stablecoins entering mainstream adoption, poised for trillion-dollar market cap by 2030 – Citi

Stablecoins entering mainstream adoption, poised for trillion-dollar market cap by 2030 – Citi

The stablecoin sector is entering a period of accelerated adoption comparable to the early growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and could hit a market cap of over $1.6 trillion by 2030. According to a new report published on April 24 by Citi Group’s Global Perspectives & Solutions unit, stablecoins are now

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NYC Announces First Crypto Summit to Court Titans Holding T in Assets

NYC Announces First Crypto Summit to Court Titans Holding $1T in Assets

New York City is hosting a powerhouse crypto summit to attract investors with $1 trillion in assets and solidify its position as a global leader in digital finance innovation. NYC Crypto Summit Aims to Lure Giants Holding $1 Trillion The City of New York announced on April 23 that Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology

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