IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Nigeria embrace the regulated use of digital assets by licensing international crypto exchanges. The watchdog made the proposal in its latest consultation report for Nigeria. The move aims to bolster the country’s…
US Congress to potentially vote on new legislation for crypto industry by end of May
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry said new legislation that will give the crypto industry greater clarity regarding regulatory oversight is set for a potential House floor vote by the end of May. The proposed legislation — dubbed the…
Even if this weekend’s solar storm destroyed civilization, Bitcoin would survive
The sun can produce massive flares of particles and radiation that can have a significant impact on Earth. Scientists have studied these flares for 150 years, focusing on what’s considered the largest such event of all time: the Carrington Event…
Ark Invest, 21Shares drop staking from spot Ethereum ETF proposal
Ark Invest and 21 Shares dropped staking plans in their updated spot Ethereum ETF proposal on May 10. The firms’ previous Feb. 7 filing added a clause detailing that the sponsor — 21 Shares — intended to stake a portion…
Ethereum transaction fees hit record low as Layer-2 networks siphon activity
The average transaction fee on Ethereum has reached record lows as more activity moves to the Layer-2 (L2) networks on the chain. According to Ultrasound.money data, the average gas has dropped to 4.81 Gwei — the lowest level since the…
Robinhood CEO says SEC unwilling to facilitate crypto industry despite ‘good faith’
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev voiced strong concerns about the limitations regarding the accessibility of crypto for Americans and criticized the SEC for its “regulation by enforcement” approach toward the industry. Tenev made the statement during a CNBC interview on May…
Core Scientific reports $210.7 million in Q1 net income, 2,825 BTC production
Core Scientific reported a $210.7 million net income for the first quarter on May 8. The change represents an increase of $211.1 million from the first quarter of 2023, when the company reported a net loss of $0.4 million. The…
Trump’s potential return could catalyze major uptick in alt investments like Bitcoin – StanChart
A recent Standard Chartered report forecasts that a second term for Donald Trump could significantly boost Bitcoin and other digital assets as viable alternative investments. The report investigates how US fiscal policies under a potential Trump administration could steer investors…
NYSE Arca withdraws Grayscale’s futures ETH ETF 19-b4 filing
The US SEC reported a critical Grayscale withdrawal on May 7 that could have broad implications for spot Ethereum ETFs. Specifically, NYSE Arca withdrew a 19-b4 filing containing a proposed rule change through which it intended to list and trade…
Coinbase legal chief challenges SEC chair Gensler’s claim that most crypto tokens are securities
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal called on US SEC Chair Gary Gensler to stop misleading the market about the legal status of cryptocurrencies in a May 7 social media post. Grewal made the statement in response to Gensler’s recent…