Vitalik Buterin Proposes New Type of Node for Ethereum – “The Defiant”
Vitalik Buterin proposes ‘partially stateless nodes’ for Ethereum to improve accessibility, privacy, and censorship resistance. The changes aim to simplify running personal nodes while maintaining security.
Robinhood proposes SEC rules for tokenized real-world assets
Robinhood proposes SEC rules for tokenized real-world assets, advocating for legal equivalence between tokens and traditional assets, and plans a dual-chain trading platform for efficient settlement.
Crypto Price Prediction: 3 Altcoins That Could Explode Ahead of May 22 Trump Dinner
Three US-made altcoins, XRP, SUI, and TRUMP, may surge ahead of Trump’s May 22 dinner event, which has drawn criticism and speculation amid a bullish crypto market.
Blackrock, Fidelity, Ark 21shares Fuel $667 Million Surge in Bitcoin ETFs – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
Bitcoin ETFs saw $667 million in net inflows, driven by Blackrock, Fidelity, and Ark 21shares, while Ether ETFs added $13.66 million, signaling strong institutional interest.
Robinhood Pushes Into RWA Market With New SEC Proposal | CoinGape
Robinhood has submitted an SEC proposal for an RWA tokenization platform on Base and Solana, aiming to expand into tokenized real-world assets like real estate and private shares.
Circle co-founder to create ‘AI-native’ bank after $18M raise
Circle co-founder Sean Neville’s Catena Labs raised $18M to build an AI-native bank for AI agents, addressing traditional finance’s limitations with stablecoins and AI-specific compliance.
Genesis Sues DCG and Barry Silbert to Recover Billions Over Alleged Misconduct
Genesis sues DCG and Barry Silbert for $3.2B, alleging reckless management and fraudulent transfers. The lawsuits aim to recover funds for creditors amid Genesis’ bankruptcy.
German gov’t missed out on $2.3B profit after selling Bitcoin at $57K
The German government sold 49,858 BTC at $57K in 2024, missing out on $2.3B profit as Bitcoin’s price later surged to $104K, according to Arkham Intelligence.
“Will lead to people dying” TechCrunch Founder on Coinbase Data Breach
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington warns that Coinbase’s data breach, exposing home addresses and account balances, could lead to fatalities, emphasizing human cost over financial losses.
State of Ronin Q1 2025
Ronin transitioned to a permissionless blockchain in Q1 2025, attracting OpenSea integration and $21M in Fableborne presales. Tama Meme drove 90% of smart contracts, while Compound launched DeFi services.
