Senator Moreno’s bipartisan blockchain bill… That all seems great. Bipartisan! Blockchain! What's not to love? Well, maybe everything. Before we put a cork in it and pop a bottle of bubbly, though, let’s consider four hard questions. As we know all too well in Washington, D.C., sometimes what looks good...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision regarding Grayscale's proposal to offer Ether staking services within its Ethereum Trust ETF and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF. This decision has been delayed until June 1, as the SEC waits for agency approval for the proposed staking services.This delay follows...
The SEC's recent delay on key decisions surrounding crypto ETFs – specifically, in-kind redemptions and Ether ETF staking – has the crypto world buzzing. Are they über-cautiously avoiding good innovation and policy? Or are they missing the mark and letting other countries get ahead in the race to invest in...
Senator Moreno’s bipartisan blockchain bill is riding high on the enthusiasm of its supporters, and at first glance appears to be a good thing. More blockchain adoption? Who's against that? Hold on a minute here. As someone who's been neck-deep in this technology for years, I see potential pitfalls that...
The SEC's recent decision to punt the can down the road on Grayscale's ETH staking ETF proposal isn't just a bureaucratic hiccup. It's a gut punch to everyday crypto users, especially those who need it most. Instead, let’s pay attention to actual folks like Amahle living in South Africa. She...
Europe’s digital asset space is at a very hopeful and exciting moment. France and Italy have been leading the charge on reintroducing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime to the EU. Their plans come on the heels of similar initiatives by their regulatory bodies, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)...
As for all that supposed change, let’s be honest—it’s been more of a whimper than a bang. The numbers don't lie. Only a couple dozen projects approved since April 2023. That’s hardly setting the world on fire. So, why the slow burn?Activity Limits Too Restrictive?The core issue? The Pilot Regime,...
The EU's DLT Pilot Regime. Sounds impressive, right? An exciting leap forward in the future of finance. Cost aside, let’s be honest, the adoption rate is… well, embarrassing. Two projects approved? That’s not even the number of times I’ve had to explain blockchain to my uncle at Thanksgiving dinner. The...
Ethereum (ETH) is showing surprising strength, up 2% on Monday. Yet, it now stands at a new test as the SEC delays its verdict on allowing staking in spot Ether ETFs. The price is getting close to a major descending trendline resistance, and analysts are expecting it to receive a...
The SEC has rescheduled Grayscale’s conclusion about the ETH ETF staking. The new deadline – now June 1, 2025 – isn’t just a red tape postponement. It's a flashing red light signaling a deeper problem: political gridlock is actively strangling crypto innovation right here in the United States. We're not...
