Consensys Challenges CFPB Unhosted Wallet Rule
@Consensys challenges the CFPB’s proposed rule on unhosted blockchain wallets, calling it a “radical departure” from current law, potentially harming U.S. blockchain developers. #Update #Legal (-5) ↘
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@Consensys challenges the CFPB’s proposed rule on unhosted blockchain wallets, calling it a “radical departure” from current law, potentially harming U.S. blockchain developers. #Update #Legal (-5) ↘
@zothdotio suffered a $8.85M hack due to a private key leak, marking its second attack this month, as funds were swapped into $ETH. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-9) ↘
The United States Treasury has removed sanctions against Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, initially imposed in 2022, following a Fifth Circuit Court ruling. #Breaking #Legal $ETH (+8) ↗
The U.S. Treasury has removed sanctions against Tornado Cash, reversing its 2022 decision, following a court ruling on smart contracts’ legal status. #Update #Legal $ETH (+6) ↗
Spot Ethereum ETFs lose $370M over 12 days as $ETH price drops to $1,950; meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs gain $660M. #Update #ETF $ETH (-4) ↘
Jed McCaleb invests $1 billion in @Vast’s space station project, aiming to replace the International Space Station by 2030. #Update #Space (+6) ↗
Bitcoin remains at $84,150 after a volatile week marked by Federal Reserve comments and increased ETF inflows, while the SEC clarifies mining regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC (→ 0)
Washington University School of Medicine reports gantenerumab may delay Alzheimer’s symptoms onset by targeting beta-amyloid plaques, showing promise in early intervention for DIAD patients. #Update #Health (+6) ↗
@RobinhoodApp launches prediction markets for March Madness and Fed rate outcomes, potentially creating a $260M revenue stream. #Update #Finance (+3) ↗
@Tether_to is in talks with a Big Four firm for an independent audit of its $USDT reserves, aiming to enhance transparency. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+3) ↗
Real-world assets reach $10.216B TVL on 79 DeFi platforms, with @MakerDAO, BlackRock BUIDL, and Ethena USDtb leading. Analysts predict $50B market cap by 2025. #Update #Crypto $RWA (+6) ↗
SEC’s Hester Peirce suggests NFTs like @StonerCatsNFT could be exempt from securities regulations, potentially easing fundraising for crypto projects. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗
A solo Bitcoin miner using a DIY FutureBit Apollo machine mined block 888,737, earning $266,000 in BTC and fees. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Ethena Labs’ USDe stablecoin sales halted by BaFin due to licensing deficiencies, affecting Ethena GmbH operations but not secondary market trading. #Breaking #Legal $USDe (-8) ↘