In a major legal win for Coinbase, the state of South Carolina has officially dismissed its lawsuit against the crypto exchange over its staking program, following a similar move by Vermont and signaling a potential policy pivot at the state level. The lawsuit, which accused Coinbase of offering unregistered securities through staking services, was formally
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Two strategic digital asset bills, the Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill (SB 1373) and the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB 1025) have cleared the House Rules Committee and are now headed for a full floor vote in the Arizona House of Representatives. If passed, the bills would mark a historic shift in state-level finance,
Arizona’s Crypto Reserve Bill Advances to Full Floor Vote
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has boldly predicted that the world’s largest cryptocurrency will more likely surge to $110,000 than drop to $76,500 in the short term. His forecast adds fuel to growing market optimism driven by easing inflation and shifting monetary policies. In a recent post on X, Hayes argued that the Federal Reserve’s
Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Likely to Hit $110K Before $76.5K
In a bold leap for decentralized social platforms, Farcaster has launched Snapchain, a high-speed, blockchain-inspired data layer designed to handle social media’s demanding scale. Capable of processing over 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), Snapchain is engineered for millions of micro-interactions, from likes to meme shares all without sacrificing on-chain security principles. The rollout marks Farcaster’s
Farcaster Unveils ‘Blockchain-Like’ Data Layer Snapchain for Decentralized Social Media
Tron founder Justin Sun has joined the growing conversation around a proposed TRX halving mechanism, a bold move that could reshape the network’s tokenomics and long-term supply dynamics. The proposal, modeled after Bitcoin’s famed halving cycles, aims to tighten TRX emissions and strengthen its deflationary appeal. This could mark a pivotal shift for a blockchain
Tron Founder Justin Sun Weighs In on Proposed TRX Halving Plan
In another major blow to decentralized finance, Zoth, a Real-World Asset (RWA) restocking protocol, has fallen victim to a devastating $8.4 million exploit. The breach forced the platform offline, raising urgent questions about the vulnerabilities plaguing RWA-based DeFi projects. The attack, flagged on March 21 by blockchain security firm Cyvers, exposed how quickly sophisticated exploits
Hacker Steals $8.4M From RWA Restaking Protocol Zoth in Major Exploit
In a surprising move that reignited debate across the crypto community, Binance has officially excluded Pi Network from its latest “Vote to List” initiative. This new community-driven campaign empowers users to decide which tokens deserve a spot on the world’s largest exchange. While nine projects were given the green light to compete for a coveted
Binance Excludes Pi Network From New Token Listing Vote
Bakkt Holdings is making bold leadership and strategic changes as it refocuses on its core crypto offerings. The digital asset firm announced the appointment of Akshay Naheta as co-CEO, joining Andy Main, in a move signaling its renewed push into the evolving crypto market. Naheta, founder of stablecoin infrastructure firm Distributed Technologies Research (DTR) and
Bakkt Appoints Akshay Naheta as Co-CEO Amid Crypto Focus Shift
Ethereum core developers are officially preparing to sunset the Holesky testnet by September 2025, marking the end of another critical testing environment as the network evolves toward its next major upgrade. The decision comes amid persistent congestion issues on Holesky, limiting its functionality for essential community testing. As Ethereum pushes forward with ambitious plans like
Ethereum Developers to End Holesky Testnet Support in September
After weeks of mounting pressure, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs roared back with their strongest daily inflow in over a month of $274.6 million in net new investments on Monday. The surge marks a potential shift in sentiment as institutional investors return to the crypto market, eyeing Bitcoin’s price stabilization and the appeal of lower-fee products.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Largest Daily Inflow in Six Weeks With $274M Surge
As the crypto market watches the Ripple vs. SEC case inch toward a possible resolution, growing concerns are emerging that XRP’s price may face downward pressure regardless of the outcome. While many investors remain optimistic about a bullish breakout if Ripple secures a favorable ruling, legal experts like Bill Morgan are sounding the alarm over
Lawyer Warns Ripple’s SEC Case Could Trigger Downward Pressure on XRP
Microsoft has issued an urgent alert over a new remote access trojan (RAT) designed to target cryptocurrency wallets and sensitive data stored in web browsers. Dubbed StilachiRAT, the malware focuses on compromising 20 popular crypto wallet extensions for Google Chrome, including MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, and OKX Wallet. Discovered by Microsoft’s Incident Response Team,