Fresh US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff guidance on liquid staking is stoking expectations that US regulators will soon allow staking within spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Co-founder of The ETF Institute Nate Geraci called the guidance “the last hurdle” before the SEC can approve staking in spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. Furthermore, he noted…
Coinbase unveiled a developer-focused wallet that automatically activates 4.1% rewards on USDC balances. Called Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) Embedded Wallets, the product is part of and is aimed at giving builders the same secure, scalable infrastructure that powers millions of Coinbase accounts, according to an August 5 announcement. CDP Embedded Wallets support Ethereum Virtual Machine…
Litecoin (LTC) has resurfaced one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies this week, jumping over 12.7% in just 24 hours to trade near $128. The surge follows increasing speculation around a potential U.S. spot ETF approval and a dramatic rise in real-world adoption, which are now converging to position Litecoin for a major breakout. According to Bloomberg…
The blockchain abstraction layer continues to close the gap between traditional and DLT markets. This latest feature will bring tokenized US equities and ETFs to the blockchain, making access to these assets easier and available around the clock. Advancing The Tokenization Market Chainlink, a bridge between real-world data and blockchain, shared yesterday about a flagship…
ZORA’s price has increased 4% in the last 24 hours, driven by a slight rebound in the broader cryptocurrency market. Despite today’s price lift, technical and on-chain readings indicate that this distribution phase remains firmly in play, with bearish sentiment still dominating the market. ZORA’s Bullish Steam Fades Readings from the ZORA/USD daily chart reveal…
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins called the federal regulator’s Division of Corporation Finance’s statement on liquid staking protocols a “significant step forward” on Tuesday. Paul Atkins Praises SEC Liquid Staking Statement In an August 5 statement, Atkins praised the SEC’s updated guidance, which claims that liquid staking activities do not…
Galaxy Digital is exploring the possibility of tokenizing its publicly traded shares as part of a broader push into blockchain-based finance, the company disclosed in a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move comes just weeks after the firm completed its long-awaited listing on the Nasdaq under the ticker GLXY….
Despite recent bearish pressure in the crypto market, Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of resilience, holding above the crucial $0.18 support level. After slipping below the $0.20 threshold, DOGE continues to attract bullish speculation, particularly as it approaches a critical RSI level on the 4-hour chart. Crypto analyst KrissPax highlights that Dogecoin’s RSI is nearing…
Cardano privacy-focused sidechain Midnight Network has opened the Claim Phase of its NIGHT tokens. Dubbed “Glacier Drop,” this phase will distribute NIGHT tokens to eligible wallets across eight blockchain ecosystems, according to an August 5 announcement. The launch follows publication of Midnight’s tokenomics paper earlier this summer, which set out the network’s distribution model and…
Indonesia has opened discussions on integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into its national reserves following a high-level meeting between the Vice President’s office and Bitcoin Indonesia, Asia’s largest BTC community. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s evolving approach to digital assets, as officials explored the potential role of Bitcoin in strengthening long-term economic resilience. Among…