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Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially been removed from France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) blacklist, marking a significant development in its regulatory journey. The platform, which had been blacklisted since May 2022 due to noncompliance with local financial regulations, no longer appears on the regulator’s list of unauthorized companies and

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally acknowledged Grayscale’s filings to launch spot XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development signals a key step forward in the approval process and reflects the SEC’s evolving stance on crypto-related investment products. Regulatory Clock Starts for XRP and Dogecoin ETFs The SEC’s February 13 acknowledgment

Ethereum developers are accelerating their network upgrade roadmap, unveiling plans for the Pectra and Fusaka upgrades. These enhancements aim to streamline protocol efficiency, enhance scalability, and strengthen Ethereum’s position as the leading smart contract platform. A More Efficient Ethereum: Pectra and Fusaka Explained Ethereum’s Pectra and Fusaka upgrades aim to improve speed, reduce costs, and

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has reiterated the need for a clear regulatory framework that would allow banks and non-banks to issue stablecoins, emphasizing their potential to expand the reach of the U.S. dollar and enhance the payments system. Speaking at a conference in San Francisco on February 12, Waller described stablecoins as an important

New York is taking a significant step toward analyzing the role of cryptocurrencies in the state’s financial ecosystem. State Senator James Sanders Jr. has introduced the New York State Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Study Act, proposing the creation of a 17-member task force to investigate the effects of widespread digital asset adoption. If passed, the bill

A $4.9 million hack on zkLend has reignited fears over DeFi security, exposing fresh vulnerabilities in Layer 2 networks. The incident marks a resurgence in DeFi attacks, reigniting concerns about security vulnerabilities in Layer 2 ecosystems. The Exploit: What Happened? According to blockchain security firm Cyvers, the attack occurred on February 12, with hackers siphoning

Asset management giant Franklin Templeton has officially registered the Franklin Solana Trust in Delaware, signaling its intent to enter the growing competition for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. The move positions Franklin alongside other major asset managers like Grayscale, Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital, all vying to bring the

A UK landfill at the center of one of Bitcoin’s most infamous lost treasure stories is set to close, likely ending one man’s decade-long fight to recover a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC). The landfill, located in Newport, Wales, is expected to shut down in the 2025-26 financial year, according to a February 9

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has stirred discussion in the crypto community by suggesting that quantum computing could eventually crack lost Bitcoin wallets, bringing dormant BTC back into circulation. However, he also noted that this reality remains far off and does not pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Quantum Computing Won’t Break Bitcoin Anytime

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has voiced strong support for stablecoins, arguing that well-regulated digital assets could reinforce the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency. Speaking in a Feb. 6 interview with the Atlantic Council, Waller emphasized that stablecoins could expand global access to the U.S. dollar and modernize payment systems. “Stablecoins will