The increase in Ether’s staking cap from 32 to 2,048 ETH could make the feature more attractive to institutional participants. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade doesn’t pose a threat to decentralization, according to Mallesh Pai, senior research director at blockchain software firm Consensys, describing the update as a cleanup of the behind-the-scenes “busy work” currently handled by...Continue Reading

Cybersecurity researcher ZachXBT said they identified the wallet linked to the scam. Law enforcement detained the wrong person for a 2022 scam that pilfered more than $1 million worth of Bored Ape non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cybersecurity researcher ZachXBT said.  In a May 9 X post, ZachXBT said he identified the wallet behind the scam and...Continue Reading

Bitcoin price closely tracks global liquidity, but with tightening credit and rising volatility, its cycle may be nearing a turning point. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price closely tracks global liquidity growth, with liquidity explaining up to 90% of its price movements, according to Raoul Pal. In the long term, global liquidity continues to expand, driven by...Continue Reading

After quashing a vote over a stablecoin bill in the Senate, a group of Democratic lawmakers reportedly asked Trump allies to consider his ties to the crypto industry. A group of Democratic senators has reportedly sent a letter to leadership at the US Department of Justice and the Treasury Department expressing concerns about US President...Continue Reading

Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu says rethinking how we fund education could be the breakthrough that brings blockchain to the mainstream — starting with DeFi student loan financing. Ripple’s $25 million donation to a crypto education fund has reignited conversations about how blockchain projects are building influence through academia—but in the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight,...Continue Reading

Bitcoin’s positive performance in diverse market conditions, strong risk-adjusted returns, and institutional buying pressure could push it past $110,000 in May. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is driven by its ability to perform well in risk-on and risk-off environments, according to Bitcoin Suisse. Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio of 1.72, second only to gold, underscores its maturity as an...Continue Reading

Bitcoin is attracting ever more optimistic BTC price targets as a return to six figures is met with acceptance instead of rejection — is $150,000 or more next? Key points: Bitcoin continues to attack a key resistance zone below all-time highs. “Parabolic” BTC price talk begins to resurface as bulls hold six figures after the...Continue Reading

Bitcoin surged past $100,000 on May 8 as institutional investors ramped up ETF inflows, with ARK 21Shares, Fidelity and BlackRock leading the charge. Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark again on May 8 as institutional investors continue stacking sats. Farside Investors’ data shows that spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded cumulative net inflows of $142.3...Continue Reading

The Ethereum Foundation distributed $32.6 million in Q1 2025 grants to support education, ZK tech developer tools and the wider blockchain ecosystem. The Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit that supports development across the Ethereum blockchain, distributed $32.6 million in grants in the first quarter of 2025.  In an allocation update, the organization reported spending on various...Continue Reading

Gemini’s new derivatives offering in Europe will include perpetual futures and other derivatives, which will be available to advanced exchange users. Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has received regulatory approval to expand crypto derivatives trading across Europe. Gemini secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) license from...Continue Reading