Ethereum Takes Bold Steps into the Quantum Era with New Security Team and Enhanced Funding
Ethereum developers to launch biweekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions as Foundation commits $2 million in new funding to harden core cryptography.
GameStop Transfers Complete Bitcoin Holdings, Indicating Possible Market Sale According to CryptoQuant
A full sale at current prices would imply about a $76 million loss on GameStop’s Bitcoin bet, having purchased its 4,710 Bitcoin at an average purchasing price of $107,900.
Democrats Introduce Amendments Enhancing Ethics in Crypto Market Structure Legislation
The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off of crypto interests.
Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Severe Ice Storm Threatening Southern United States
Bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed their activities amid a major winter storm.
PwC Reports Regional Disparities in Emerging Cryptocurrency Adoption
PricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets.
XRP Price Surge Ahead: Hidden Buy Pressure Threatens Short Sellers
Similar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of about 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April 2025.
Ledger Engages in Discussions with Goldman Sachs and Barclays Regarding Potential US IPO, Reports Financial Times
The Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and hacks.
Buterin Declares 2026 as the Pivotal Year for Advancing Self-Sovereign Computing
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools.
Trump-appointed OCC leader advances evaluation of WLF's banking charter application
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.
Senate Agriculture Committee's Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Market Structure Legislation Encounters Ethics Amendment Before Upcoming Hearing
Ahead of a hearing next week to debate and vote on a sweeping crypto bill, members filed several changes to the legislation.
Binance Pursues MiCA License, Future of US Crypto Legislation Unfolds, Bitcoin Holders Face Net Losses, and Latest Industry Updates
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Binance Seeks MiCA License in Greece Ahead of Urgent EU Deadlines
Binance applied for a MiCA license in Greece shortly after France flagged the exchange as still unlicensed under MiCA ahead of June compliance deadlines.