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BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF
BlackRock launches the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), allowing investors to gain ether exposure while earning staking rewards through a Nasdaq-listed fund.
FDIC Says Stablecoins Won’t Receive Deposit Insurance
FDIC Chairman Travis Hill says stablecoin holders will not receive federal deposit insurance under the GENIUS Act, including through pass-through arrangements, as regulators finalize implementation rules.
Wilder World Restructures Team, Shifts Toward AI-First Development Strategy
Wilder World announces a shift to an AI-first studio model, restructuring its team while introducing AI agents and workflows to accelerate metaverse development.
Kraken Secures Federal Reserve Master Account, Gaining Direct Access to U.S. Payment Rails
Kraken becomes the first crypto-native firm to secure a Federal Reserve master account, gaining direct access to U.S. payment rails and marking a milestone in crypto’s integration with the traditional financial system.
Dragonfly Closes $650 Million Fourth Fund as Crypto VC Faces a Bear Market Shakeout
The raise gives Dragonfly one of the largest new crypto war chests at a time when venture funding across the sector remains under pressure.
Vitalik Buterin Warns Prediction Markets Are Drifting Toward “Corposlop,” Calls for Hedging Revolution
Vitalik Buterin warns that prediction markets are over-converging on short-term speculation and calls for a shift toward hedging models that could reshape stablecoins, risk management, and even the role of fiat currency.
JokeRace Rebrands to Confetti, Doubling Down on Opinion Markets
Confetti has officially rebranded from JokeRace, marking a new chapter in its effort to make prediction markets more social, expressive, and accessible.
Shielded Spot Trading Goes Live on Hyperliquid
Silhouette has launched Shielded Spot Trading in open beta following several months of refinement with traders and users.
Deel to Launch Stablecoin Salary Payouts in UK and EU Through MoonPay Partnership
Deel will begin offering stablecoin salary payouts in the UK and EU through a partnership with MoonPay, expanding crypto-based payroll options with a U.S. rollout planned in a later phase.
Kraken Dismisses CFO as IPO Preparations Continue
Kraken has dismissed its CFO as the crypto exchange advances its U.S. IPO plans, signaling leadership changes amid a broader wave of digital asset infrastructure firms entering public markets.
Vitalik Buterin Rethinks Ethereum’s L2 Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s original L2 vision no longer fits as Layer 1 scales, calling for rollups to differentiate as usage and onchain activity surge.
What Is Liquid Restaking on Solana? Yields, Risks, and Top Protocols (2026)
A comprehensive 2026 guide to liquid restaking on Solana, explaining how LSTs, LRTs, and restaking protocols stack yield, where returns come from, and how to maximize APY.
Bybit Prepares To Make Its Banking Move
Crypto exchange Bybit is entering the neobank space with fiat accounts and IBANs, signaling a push to integrate banking and digital assets.
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances CFTC Regulation Bill Amid Partisan Divide
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill in a party-line vote, moving CFTC oversight forward while Senate Banking action remains stalled.
Ripple CEO Predicts Binance Will Return to U.S. Market as Exchange Takes “Wait-and-See” Approach
Binance may reenter the U.S. market as regulations evolve, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The exchange is taking a wait-and-see approach.