Category: crypto

The Bitcoin Policy Institute proposes US Treasury allocate $200 billion to Bitcoin purchases through $2 trillion “Bitcoin-Enhanced Treasury Bonds.” Bonds offer 1% interest rate, BTC exposure. Payout includes fixed returns and Bitcoin-linked gains. Plan aims to offset national debt, involve households, and attract institutional investors. Implementation strategy includes risk management protocols. President Trump’s executive order…

The Solana Policy Institute, a new organization founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, aims to educate policymakers on the benefits of decentralized networks like Solana. It will work with other crypto advocacy groups in Washington to promote legal clarity for Solana-based applications and improve Solana’s legal status in the US.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a new Layer-2 rollup security framework for faster finality and stronger trust guarantees. The roadmap includes a hybrid-proof architecture combining zero-knowledge proofs, optimistic rollups, and trusted execution environments. The focus is on advancing rollups to Stage 2, with plans for upgrades like Pectra and Fusaka to expand data availability. The…

Bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed the S&P 500 and gold since Election Day, despite falling nearly 12% in the first quarter. Gold hit a new all-time high, while the S&P 500 is down. Bitcoin’s relative strength has grown, with dominance at over 61%. Altcoins, like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), have struggled.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is advocating for stablecoin legislation that allows consumers to earn interest on their digital dollar holdings. He argues that this would benefit consumers, increase global financial access, and strengthen the US economy in the long term. Armstrong emphasizes the need for onchain interest to democratize access to market-rate yields and bring…

Kiln has become the newest Super Representative of TRON DAO, dedicated to decentralizing the internet through blockchain technology. As a Super Representative, Kiln will validate transactions and maintain network security. Kiln is a leading staking and DeFi platform, trusted by businesses worldwide, and collaborates with other industry leaders for a secure user experience.

Circle, known for issuing the USD Coin stablecoin, is moving towards a traditional IPO with JPMorgan and Citi leading the way. The IPO paperwork is expected to be submitted publicly by late April, revealing financial performance and proposed ticker. USDC’s market cap has reached $60 billion, but Circle faces questions about revenue streams.

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired an additional 22,048 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 528,185 BTC. The purchase was financed through capital-raising activities and represents 2.55% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply. Strategy aims to raise $21 billion through equity and fixed-income instruments to fuel future acquisitions as part of its long-term Bitcoin treasury reserve…

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged in his 2025 letter to shareholders that Bitcoin could challenge the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. He emphasized the risk of losing this position if debt and deficits are not addressed. BlackRock’s Bitcoin products have seen record-breaking demand, signaling a shift in institutional perception towards digital assets.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has rescinded two staff advisories that imposed different regulatory expectations on digital asset derivatives, moving towards a unified treatment with traditional derivatives. The decision reflects increased staff experience with crypto-related derivatives and aims to align oversight practices with those of traditional financial products, encouraging institutional engagement in crypto derivatives…