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State of Crypto: Unsettled U.S. Crypto Tax Scene
As Congress still struggles to work out a crypto tax approach in the U.S., the experts handling digital assets at the IRS are heading for the exits.
‘Crypto’s Flash Boys’: A Q&A With Austin Federa on DoubleZero
DoubleZero was first announced in December 2024 as a blockchain layer intended to be faster than the internet. Since then, nearly 12.5% of SOL staked is operating on the DoubleZero testnet.
Pump.fun Buybacks Fuel PUMP Token Revival Amid Broader Crypto Downturn
Despite a cooling crypto market, Pump.fun’s aggressive strategy of deploying platform revenue to repurchase its native token has driven a 17% weekly gain.
Ethereum Foundation Targets Interoperability as Top UX Priority
The initiative marks a strategic pivot: after years spent scaling throughput and lowering costs, the protocol team is now zeroing in on interoperability as the key to user experience.
CFTC: Crypto Firms That Left U.S. Can Open Doors Here as Foreign Boards of Trade
The U.S. derivatives regulator issued a "reminder" that foreign crypto firms registered with the CFTC as FBOTs can directly handle U.S. customers.
Bitcoin Undervalued Versus Gold as Volatility Collapses, JPMorgan Says
Bitcoin volatility has plummeted from around 60% at the beginning of the year to a current record low of 30%, the report said.
VersaBank Tests Tokenized Deposits on Algorand, Ethereum and Stellar in U.S. Pilot
Digital bank VersaBank unveiled plans to expands its blockchain-based Digital Deposit Receipts to the U.S. with regulatory oversight in focus.
Finastra Taps Circle to Bring USDC Settlement to $5T Global Cross-Border Payments
Integrating USDC into Finastra’s payments hub aims to cut costs and speed up international transfers.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Hits Record High Above $50 on Trading Boom, Token Buybacks
Analysts highlight Hyperliquid's strong fundamentals but caution about potential risks from scheduled token unlocks and its high valuation.
Crypto's U.S. Policy Aims May Pivot on Resistance from Democratic Senator Warner
The lawmaker's objections over crypto abuses are seen as a major hurdle needing to be cleared before the Senate's crypto market structure bill can move.
