Jesse is an engineering graduate and former business owner with hands-on experience in the crypto space. After running her own business, she transitioned into researching and writing about blockchain technology, decentralization, and the future of digital economies. Having worked with various crypto projects, she offers valuable insights into the expanding Web3 ecosystem.
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Canada is officially leading the next wave of crypto financial innovation with the launch of the world’s first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds featuring staking capabilities. Approved by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), the new ETFs will begin trading on April 16 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, marking a global milestone for regulated digital asset
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South Korea has stepped up its crackdown on unregistered cryptocurrency platforms, ordering the removal of 14 exchange applications from Apple’s App Store and 17 others from Google Play, including prominent global exchanges such as KuCoin and MEXC. The latest enforcement action, confirmed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Monday, is part of the country’s
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Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer by market cap, is deepening its footprint in the Bitcoin ecosystem by redirecting its current and future Bitcoin mining hashrate to OCEAN, a mining pool launched by veteran Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. The move signals a strategic alignment with decentralization-focused infrastructure amid concerns over centralizing trends in Bitcoin
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its timeline for deciding whether to allow Grayscale’s proposed Ethereum ETFs to participate in staking, adding to growing industry anticipation surrounding staking integration in publicly traded products. In a notice issued on April 14, the SEC said it will now rule by June 1 on the request
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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centered firm, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has expanded its already massive holdings with the purchase of 3,459 BTC between April 7 and April 13, valued at approximately $285.8 million. The acquisition was made at an average price of $82,618 per coin, pushing the firm’s total stash to a staggering 531,644 BTC—representing over 2.5% of
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From early internet investments to co-founding Tether, the world’s most transacted digital asset, William Quigley has quietly shaped the foundation of modern crypto. William Quigley is a man who rarely takes the spotlight — but whose fingerprints are all over the infrastructure of modern digital assets. A venture capitalist turned blockchain architect, Quigley is best
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Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is once again hinting at a major Bitcoin purchase—just days after the company disclosed a massive $7.69 billion BTC buying spree in the first quarter of 2025. Despite reporting a significant unrealized loss from this aggressive strategy, Saylor’s recent social media post—captioned “No Tariffs on Orange Dots”
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The MANTRA blockchain ecosystem suffered a dramatic blow on Sunday, as its native token, OM, plummeted by over 90% in less than two hours. The slide began gradually, with a 10% decline observed between 5:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. UTC, but quickly spiraled into a catastrophic collapse. Within minutes, OM fell from $5.21 to approximately
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Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has denied claims that he agreed to testify against TRON founder Justin Sun as part of his plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice. The allegations were first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which suggested that Zhao’s cooperation with federal authorities could implicate Sun in
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Lomond School, a prestigious private day and boarding institution in Helensburgh, Scotland, is set to become the first school in the UK to accept Bitcoin for tuition payments. The decision follows growing interest from families, both in the UK and abroad, who are seeking more flexible and modern payment options. With a diverse student body
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is ushering in a new chapter of crypto regulation—one defined less by punitive enforcement and more by proactive engagement and flexible frameworks. During the second session of its Crypto Task Force roundtable series, held Friday, the agency explored temporary regulatory relief for crypto firms as it works toward long-term
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New Hampshire’s push toward digital asset adoption took a significant step forward on Thursday as lawmakers in the state’s House of Representatives approved a bill that would allow the treasury to invest in Bitcoin. Known as HB302, the measure passed by a razor-thin margin—192 votes in favor, 179 against—and now advances to the state Senate
