Bitcoin (BTC) miners are increasingly shifting toward artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) as transaction fee revenues remain inconsistent, according to a recent VanEck report. The firm noted that while network congestion can lead to temporary fee spikes, long-term on-chain revenue growth remains uncertain due to the rise of off-chain solutions such as exchange-traded…
Argentinian President Javier Milei said it would be “an honor” for Argentina to host the next edition of Devconnect, a gathering of independent events that foster the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem. Milei made the statement in response to Vitalik Buterin’s praise of Argentina’s Ethereum community. He said the energy and determination of builders based in…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has willingly withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that blocked its attempt to expand securities laws to cover decentralized finance (DeFi). This development means the DeFi space might no longer be subjected to securities laws. A Complete Victory for DeFi In a February 19 motion filed with the…
The head of Australia’s competition regulator warned that US President Donald Trump’s pledge to relax crypto regulations could lead to “horror scenarios” for Australian consumers by making them more vulnerable to investment scams. Gina Cass-Gottlieb, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), said any weakening of oversight in the US could exacerbate the…
Figure Markets has launched YLDS, a yield-bearing stablecoin registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a Feb. 20 statement, the stablecoin enables users to earn daily interest while maintaining liquidity. It was introduced through the Figure Markets subsidiary, Figure Certificate Company. This marks a significant development in the stablecoin space, merging…
Brazil has made history as the first country to approve a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling its growing influence in the crypto market. The fund, managed by Hashdex, will soon be available on the B3 stock exchange, with Genial Investimentos overseeing administration. XRP ETF Approved in Brazil According to the report by Portal do…
Franklin Templeton launched its dual spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Feb. 20, according to a press release. The fund will trade under the EZPZ ticker and is listed on Cboe. It tracks the dual price based on the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index. The index is weighted by market capitalization, allocating…
The European Central Bank (ECB) is working to establish a blockchain-based payment system that will allow financial institutions to settle transactions using central bank money, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 20. ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone said the project is a step toward improving financial market efficiency through innovation. Phased approach The project will…
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, CA, February 20th, 2025] Halliday announced the launch of the first Agentic Workflow Protocol, a new platform designed to eliminate the need for writing smart contracts by allowing AI agents to safely interact with blockchain applications. This marks the first protocol to allow flexible, high-level programmable workflows for smart contracts…
The long-awaited launch of Pi Network’s Open Mainnet triggered sharp price movements for its native token, Pi (PI), on Feb. 20, as early enthusiasm gave way to a swift sell-off. Pi Network, which allows users to mine crypto via a mobile app without energy-intensive hardware, transitioned from a closed beta system to an open blockchain,…