Category: crypto

Coinbase established an independent advisory board to address potential quantum computing risks to Bitcoin and blockchains. The board will assess long-term cryptographic risks and publish position papers on quantum resilience. Coinbase also plans to expand global capital market access through blockchain tokenization to address geographic and economic barriers in investing.

White House advisor David Sacks predicts that crypto, stablecoins, and banks will merge into a single digital asset industry once U.S. market regulations are in place. He warns banks against resisting yield-bearing stablecoins, as this could backfire. Sacks also discusses U.S.-China tech competition and contrasts regulatory environments under different administrations.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, central bankers, cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase and Ripple, and banks discussed tokenization, a potential Bitcoin ‘standard,’ central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and stablecoin yields as the crypto market reaches near record highs. Discussions focused on democratization, regulation, and the impact on emerging markets. Ether is trading near $3,000…

The Winklevoss twins donated over $1 million worth of Zcash tokens to support the development of the privacy-focused blockchain. They believe privacy is the next frontier in crypto and are backing Zcash as a leading privacy protocol. The donation will be used to enhance the network’s security, sustainability, and scalability.

The Supreme Court appears unlikely to allow President Trump to immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, with justices expressing concerns about the central bank’s independence. Trump’s allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook were questioned, and a ruling in her favor could limit presidential control over the Fed and impact monetary policy.

Steak ‘n Shake will pay hourly workers a small Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 per hour worked starting March 1, with a two-year vesting period. Critics mocked the incentive as a substitute for real wages, given the low payout and high turnover in fast food. The company has added $10 million of Bitcoin to its balance…

An ETF issuer is seeking approval to tokenize part of the U.S. Treasury market using blockchain technology without changing how investors trade or hold the fund. This move reflects a growing trend of bringing traditional financial assets onto blockchains, with major firms and banks launching tokenized products.

Legislators are postponing consideration of comprehensive crypto market legislation to focus on housing affordability ahead of congressional elections. Trump’s executive order targets institutional investors buying single-family homes. Industry tensions are rising as the bill aims to clarify regulatory turf between the SEC and CFTC. Crypto industry debates compromise vs. avoiding rules favoring banks.

The Senate postponed consideration of a US crypto bill to focus on housing legislation due to rising living costs. The delay allows more time for lobbying efforts by industry groups. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for digital assets, but faces challenges from industry and political friction.

Uniswap has introduced Continuous Clearing Auctions on Base, allowing developers to launch tokens on-chain with price discovery and automatic liquidity. This feature enables fairer token distribution, reduces sniping, and adds to Base’s DeFi toolkit. Uniswap’s expansion on Base simplifies token launches and improves liquidity setup on Uniswap v4.