Kentucky joins growing list of US states to introduce Bitcoin reserve bill
Kentucky’s bill is a “massive vote of confidence in Bitcoin” that brings the US closer to a federal Bitcoin reserve. Source link
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty to introduce stablecoin bill
Senator Bill Hagerty is set to introduce a new stablecoin bill as the largely crypto-friendly Republican Party seeks further regulatory clarity for the industry. The bill dubbed “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins” or GENIUS Act, outlines a regulatory environment for the quickly expanding stablecoin market in the United States. Tether’s (USDT) and Circle’s […]
New Hampshire, North Dakota introduce bills for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
According to Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter, the North Dakota BTC bill “already has 11 sponsors.” Source link
South Korea’s Jeju Islands to introduce NFT tourism cards with perks
South Korea’s crypto-friendly Jeju Islands plans to use non-fungible tokens to attract Gen Z tourists. According to local media, Maeil Kyungjae, the popular South Korean tourist destination, will introduce NFT-based digital tourism resident cards in the second half of 2025. The cards, powered by an unspecified blockchain, will reportedly offer tourists exclusive benefits such as […]
Starknet makes history as first L2 to introduce staking on mainnet
Starknet has become the first layer 2 network to launch a staking framework, rolling out phase 1 of STRK staking on its mainnet. Ethereum-based scaling solution Starknet (STRK) announced the launch of staking on its mainnet, becoming the first layer 2 network to do so. The phase 1 rollout introduces a staking framework that allows […]
Fantom founder concerned that negative funding rates will introduce next Terra-like 'unbacked asset'
Without naming the protocol, Cronje shared his concerns about negative funding rates potentially leading to an “unbacked asset.” Source link
Restaking could introduce ‘hidden risks’ to Ethereum
Ethereum restaking is set to become the “bedrock” for a range of new apps on the blockchain, but it could introduce several hidden risks. Source link
