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Crypto staking on proof-of-stake blockchains not a security: SEC staff
30.5.2025
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has backed the guidance, saying it gives clarity to stakers, while her peer Caroline Crenshaw claims it ignores existing laws
SEC Staff: Some Staking Activities Are Not Securities
30.5.2025
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified that defined protocol staking on proof-of-stake networks does not constitute a securities offering under federal law. SEC Staff Clarifies Protocol Staking Not a Security for Covered Crypto Assets on PoS Network The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
DeFi Dev Corp. Becomes First Public Company to Integrate Solana Liquid Staking Into Treasury Strategy
29.5.2025
DeFi Development Corp. has become the first publicly traded company to adopt Solana-based liquid staking tokens (LSTs), integrating Sanctum’s technology to enhance its SOL treasury management and validator operations. Sanctum Partnership Sees DeFi Dev Corp. Embrace Solana LSTs DeFi Development...
Matador Technologies to Acquire Stake in Indian Firm HODL Systems
29.5.2025
The Canadian firm plans to invest $3.2M for up to 24.95% ownership and license its digital gold tech to the Indian market
Report: Blackrock Eyes 10% Stake in Circle’s IPO
28.5.2025
Blackrock Inc. intends to acquire roughly 10% of the shares offered in Circle Internet Group Inc.’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO). Bloomberg first reported the news, citing people familiar with the matter. The move positions the world’s largest asset manager at the center of a high-profile...
BlackRock Mulling 10% Stake in Circle’s IPO, Joining ARK as Potential Buyer: Bloomberg
28.5.2025
Circle filed for an initial public offering on Tuesday
BlackRock eyes 10% stake in Circle's IPO
28.5.2025
BlackRock is reportedly planning to take a significant stake in Circle’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO).According to a May 28 Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources, BlackRock is looking to purchase roughly 10% of the offering. Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is aiming...
BlackRock eyes 10% stake in Circle's IPO — Report
28.5.2025
BlackRock is reportedly planning to take a significant stake in Circle’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO). According to a May 28 Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources, BlackRock is looking to purchase roughly 10% of the offering. Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is aiming...
Bitstamp Launches Staking for Ethereum and Cardano for UK Customers
28.5.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced that UK customers can now stake ethereum ( ETH) and cardano ( ADA) on its platform, currently offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.1% for ETH and 1% for ADA. The staking process is designed to be simple and secure, allowing users to earn...
Justin Sun Emerges as Donald Trump Memecoin's Top Holder With $21.9M Stake
21.5.2025
Sun has invested $75 million in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project backed by the Trump family
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Divests Cantor Fitzgerald Stake
21.5.2025
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to transfer his stake in Cantor Fitzgerald to his children and a group of investors, as part of an ethics agreement with the U.S. government. Lutnick Complies With Ethics in Government Act U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly agreed...
Solana Chain Extension Sonic SVM Introduces New Token Burn Program
21.5.2025
Sonic SVM, the first SVM chain extension on Solana, has announced the introduction of a new SONIC burn program aimed at enhancing the token’s value accrual mechanism. This strategic redesign replaces the previous burning model with a buy-and-lock system, where 50% of all transaction fees will...
Apex Group Buys Majority Stake in Tokenization Specialist Tokeny as RWA Trend Soars
21.5.2025
Apex Group said it plans to fold Tokeny’s team and tech into its services as it pushes tokenized finance to the mainstream
Everstake to SEC: Non-Custodial Staking Shouldn’t Be Regulated as Securities
17.5.2025
Everstake has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify that non-custodial staking should not be regulated as a securities transaction. The meeting comes amid rising regulatory uncertainty that threatens to undermine the foundational role of staking in blockchain networks....
Wisconsin Sells Entire $350M Spot Bitcoin ETF Stake
16.5.2025
The move came after the state investment board doubled its exposure to spot bitcoin ETFs late last year as markets fell
Trump’s Memecoin, Crypto Stake Make Legislating ‘More Complicated’: Rep. French Hill
14.5.2025
DEK:The congressman said he thinks getting a stablecoin bill and a market structure bill on President Donald Trump’s desk by the August recess is “still doable.”
Can you stake Bitcoin (BTC)? Here’s what you need to know
12.5.2025
Key takeawaysThough Bitcoin doesn’t support native staking, holders can earn yield through centralized lending platforms, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on Ethereum, and Bitcoin-related networks like Babylon and Stacks.WBTC allows BTC holders to participate in lending, liquidity pools and yield...
Jump Crypto Takes Strategic Stake in Securitize to Bolster Blockchain Finance
9.5.2025
Securitize, a leading digital securities platform, announced a strategic equity investment from Jump Crypto on May 8 to enhance institutional access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and improve collateral management solutions. Strategic Tie-Up Aims to Bridge Traditional Finance With Onchain...
Ether ETFs and Institutional Staking: What’s at Stake?
7.5.2025
The rise of staking represents a critical point in Ethereum’s development, says SenseiNode’s Pablo Larguía
Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra’ Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH
7.5.2025
The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency