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SEC delays 5 crypto ETFs, analysts expect final rulings by October

SEC delays 5 crypto ETFs, analysts expect final rulings by October

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on five crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) applications on April 29, a move expected by Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas. The postponements affect Franklin Templeton’s spot Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs, Grayscale spot Hedera (HBAR) ETF, Bitwise spot Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF, and the staking […]

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterates Bitcoin is a commodity, should be treated like gold

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterates Bitcoin is a commodity, should be treated like gold

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said the US is embracing Bitcoin (BTC) businesses, signaling a sharp policy shift from the Biden administration’s more adversarial stance. In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine at the White House, Lutnick laid out a vision that includes regulatory clarity, energy autonomy for miners, and official recognition of Bitcoin in

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Base becomes 10th L2 network to reach at least Stage 1 decentralization

Base becomes 10th L2 network to reach at least Stage 1 decentralization

Base has reached “Stage 1 Decentralization” by introducing fault proofs and a decentralized Security Council to its network structure, the layer 2 blockchain announced in a blog post on April 29. Fault proofs allow any participant to propose or challenge claims about Base’s state, with open-source challenger software and financial incentives supporting permissionless dispute resolution. 

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Trump-backed stablecoin USD1 hits over  billion market cap on BNB

Trump-backed stablecoin USD1 hits over $1 billion market cap on BNB

World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) USD1 stablecoin has officially surpassed $1 billion in market capitalization on BNB Chain following a series of high-volume mints executed within a single hour. The surge solidifies USD1’s standing as one of the fastest-growing decentralized stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem and marks a major milestone for the Trump family-backed protocol. On-chain

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EXCLUSIVE: Bo Hines – Making America “The Global Bitcoin Superpower”

EXCLUSIVE: Bo Hines – Making America “The Global Bitcoin Superpower”

Bitcoin Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Bo Hines – Making America “The Global Bitcoin Superpower” In an exclusive interview, Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, lays out the Trump administration’s to make the United States the global Bitcoin superpower. He discusses the early successes of President Trump’s second term, including ending

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Nasdaq files to list 21Shares Dogecoin ETF, signaling mainstream crypto acceptance

Nasdaq files to list 21Shares Dogecoin ETF, signaling mainstream crypto acceptance

Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support the listing of a new 21Shares Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to an April 29 filing. The proposed fund would offer investors passive exposure to Dogecoin’s price without engaging in speculative trading activities like leverage, derivatives, or

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The Bitcoin Race Has Washington’s Attention

The Bitcoin Race Has Washington’s Attention

Bitcoin Magazine The Bitcoin Race Has Washington’s Attention Bitcoin is no longer a speculative asset or a technological experiment—it is increasingly being recognized as a strategic pillar of global finance, energy, and geopolitical power. As existing systems of money, energy, and technology are being reordered, the United States has a historic opportunity to leverage Bitcoin

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1inch launches on Solana as it processes fives times Ethereum’s transactions but similar volume

1inch launches on Solana as it processes fives times Ethereum’s transactions but similar volume

1inch has launched support for Solana, enabling users to execute on-chain swaps through the 1inch dApp and connect with six APIs available on the 1inch Developer Portal. Announced at TOKEN2049 Dubai, the integration marks the first major deployment of 1inch’s Fusion protocol on Solana, setting the groundwork for cross-chain swaps between Solana and the more

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Bitcoin mining pushes sustainability agenda with over 50% of energy generated from renewables

Bitcoin mining pushes sustainability agenda with over 50% of energy generated from renewables

Sustainable energy accounts for more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) mining consumption as of the first quarter, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance’s Digital Mining Industry Report.  Despite higher energy consumption, the industry’s reliance on sustainable energy increased, and operational metrics indicated a push toward long-term resilience through diversification and innovation. Estimated annual

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Custodia CEO slams Fed policy for giving big banks preferential treatment in stablecoins

Custodia CEO slams Fed policy for giving big banks preferential treatment in stablecoins

Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long accused the US Federal Reserve of quietly maintaining anti-crypto policies that favor large banks while presenting an appearance of regulatory easing. Long criticized the Fed for rescinding several restrictive crypto policies last week while keeping in place a key rule from January 2023 that blocks banks from directly engaging with

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