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Executives from Uniswap, Coinbase, and NYSE join SEC crypto regulation roundtable in Washington

SBF Cozies Up to Republican Party Amid Clemency Push

February 20, 2025 Paulo

SBF shifts to the GOP, slams Biden’s policies, as his parents push for a Trump pardon amid his 25-year sentence for FTX’s collapse and crypto scandal.

YLDS Stablecoin Debuts as First SEC-Registered Yield-Bearing Digital Asset

February 20, 2025 Paulo

Figure Markets launches YLDS, the first SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin, offering daily accruals and monthly payouts on Provenance Blockchain.

Digital illustration showing Ethereum coin glowing beside Bitcoin, symbolizing capital rotation by a major crypto whale

Coinbase Pushes Congress to Grant CFTC Authority Over Spot Crypto Markets

February 19, 2025 Paulo

Coinbase urges Congress to grant CFTC oversight of crypto spot markets, challenging SEC control and pushing for clearer regulatory frameworks.

Hyperliquid Rolls Out HyperEVM, Launches $1M Bug Bounty Program

February 18, 2025 Paulo

Hyperliquid launched HyperEVM and a $1M bug bounty program to enhance security. Users can earn USDC rewards for identifying vulnerabilities.

Unlike Ulbricht, SBF Faces ‘Slim’ Chance of Conviction Relief

February 17, 2025 Paulo

The Office of the Pardon Attorney holds a 10,000-petition backlog. Without political ties, convicts face minimal clemency chances in the current system.

Hex Trust Acquires Byte Trading: Will Institutional Investors Bite?

February 16, 2025 Paulo

Hex Trust acquires Byte Trading to expand institutional crypto services, integrating its low-latency platform into Hex’s secure, regulated infrastructure.

BaFin building in Germany, symbolizing closure of Ethena GmbH’s USDe case

Pantera Capital Founder Faces Tax Probe Over $850M Crypto Profits

February 15, 2025 Paulo

Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead faces a tax probe over $850M in crypto profits after moving to Puerto Rico, amid rising scrutiny on crypto taxation

Aston Martin Aramco Partners with Coinbase in USDC-Paid Deal

February 14, 2025 Paulo

Aston Martin Aramco partners with Coinbase in a multi-year deal fully transacted in USDC, marking the first stablecoin-paid sponsorship in Formula One history.

Barclays Reports $131M Exposure to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

February 14, 2025 Paulo

Barclays reveals a $131M stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, signaling increased institutional adoption as Bitcoin prices surge past $97K.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

ZkLend Loses $9.5M in Starknet Exploit, Offers Bounty to Hacker

February 12, 2025 Paulo

ZkLend lost $9.5M in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offers a 10% bounty if the hacker returns funds by Feb. 14, warning of legal action.