Banco Santander eyeing crypto expansion with fiat-backed stablecoin

Banco Santander is considering launching a fiat-backed stablecoin and expanding crypto services for retail clients, aligning with broader digital asset strategies and regulatory trends in Europe.
SEC says protocol staking on PoS networks is not a securities

The SEC clarified that protocol staking on PoS networks is not a securities offering, classifying staking activities as administrative rather than entrepreneurial.
Ethereum’s Path To $10,000 Milestone Hinges On Flipping This Level Into Support | Bitcoinist.com

Ethereum’s price resilience above $2,700 fuels optimism for a potential rally to $10,000 by 2026, contingent on flipping $4,000 into support, as analysts highlight bullish technical indicators.
PancakeSwap Records $138 Billion in Monthly Volume, Surpasses Uniswap – “The Defiant”

PancakeSwap surpasses Uniswap with $138 billion in monthly volume, driven by upgrades and increased activity, including a $3M EOS purchase by World Liberty Financial.
Analyst Urges US to Sell Gold for Bitcoin, Then Mine Asteroids – Featured Bitcoin News

Analyst Willy Woo suggests the US sell gold reserves to buy Bitcoin and invest in asteroid mining to maintain economic dominance over China in the crypto space.
Ethereum Tests Key Weekly Resistance – Analyst Sets $4K Target If ETH Breaks Out

Ethereum tests $2,850 resistance, with analysts predicting a breakout could push ETH to $4K. Market sentiment shifts as ETH shows strength, potentially leading an altcoin surge.
Sui Community Launches Vote on Recovering $162,000,000 in Stolen Crypto From Hacker – The Daily Hodl

The Sui community is voting to recover $162 million in stolen crypto from a hacker who exploited Cetus Protocol. The proposal requires 50% validator stake approval, with 71% already voting yes.
Trump’s sons predict Bitcoin will hit $170K – Credits Michael Saylor for the push

Trump’s sons predict Bitcoin could reach $150K-$175K by 2026, crediting Michael Saylor’s influence. They announced a $2.5B Bitcoin treasury initiative and criticized traditional banks as corrupt.
Ethereum Games ‘Realms of Alurya’ and ‘Wonder Wars’ Latest to Go Offline – Decrypt

Ethereum games ‘Realms of Alurya’ and ‘Wonder Wars’ are shutting down due to lack of funding, adding to a trend of discontinued crypto games this year.
Suspects in Manhattan Crypto Kidnapping, Torture Case Plead Not Guilty as Investigation Widens

Two men accused of kidnapping and torturing a cryptocurrency investor in Manhattan plead not guilty. The investigation expands as NYPD officers linked to the suspects are placed on modified duty.