Tag: Crypto

Cardano Enters Plomin Era After Successful Hard Fork

Cardano has activated its long-anticipated Plomin hard fork, opening what founder Charles Hoskinson describes as “the most powerful blockchain government in the world.” In a livestream titled “Welcome to the Plomin Era,” Hoskinson reflected on the network’s decade-long path and explained how its newly enabled governance structures will shape...
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Bitcoin In Texas’ Future? Gov. Dan Patrick Unveils Reserve Plan

Texas is poised to be at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoptions through its ambitious legislative proposal. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has an ambitious plan to set up a Bitcoin reserve for the state as part of his legislative priorities in 2025. This is a new shift at the state...
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SEC Approves Bitwise Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved another joint bitcoin and ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) Thursday, letting investors gain exposure to the two digital assets in one regulated financial product. The SEC announced it had granted accelerated approval to Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, just over a month after...
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Coinbase Files Paperwork To List Solana, Hedera Futures

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of the crypto exchange, has filed documents with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) futures. The exchange plans to launch the product on Feb 18., with new contracts being cash-settled on a monthly basis, according to the filing....
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Crypto Community Protests MIT’s Rehiring of Gary Gensler

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s return to his old MIT haunt has ignited backlash from a section of the crypto industry. Gensler previously taught at the university before leading the SEC, where he became deeply unpopular for his strict regulatory approach. MIT Welcomes Back Gensler,...
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Cipher Mining Stock Soars On PIPE Investment From SoftBank

Cipher Mining Inc (NASDAQ:CIFR) shares are surging in Thursday’s after-hours session after the company announced a $50 million PIPE investment from SoftBank. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner Cipher Mining has received a $50 million investment from SoftBank to support the company’s high-performance computing (HPC) data center development business....
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Here’s Why The Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Prices Are Rising Today

The Dogecoin and Shiba Inu prices are rising today, sparking a bullish sentiment among investors. This comes following the massive wave of sell-offs earlier in the week, which led to a significant decline for the foremost meme coins.  Why The Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Prices Are Rising CoinMarketCap data...
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Tether integrates USDt on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Tether’s USDt joins Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for faster, low-cost transactions, enhancing financial applications and global reach. The post Tether integrates USDt on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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