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Trump 2025 Financial Disclosure Reveals $57 Million in Crypto Income

Trump 2025 Financial Disclosure Reveals $57 Million in Crypto Income

U.S. President Donald Trump submitted his 2025 annual financial disclosure to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on June 13, unveiling a diverse portfolio that generated tens of millions in income during 2024. The filing highlights significant earnings from real estate, media, publishing, and a notable surge in

SharpLink Gaming Becomes Largest Publicly Traded Ethereum Holder with $463 Million Acquisition

SharpLink Gaming Becomes Largest Publicly Traded Ethereum Holder with $463 Million Acquisition

SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed company, has made a historic move by acquiring 176,271 ETH for approximately $463 million, positioning itself as the largest publicly traded holder of Ethereum worldwide. Announced on June 13, 2025, the acquisition was executed at an average price of $2,626 per ETH, including fees

Top Four Cryptocurrencies for Staking to Earn Passive Income in 2025

Top Four Cryptocurrencies for Staking to Earn Passive Income in 2025

Staking cryptocurrencies has become a popular way for crypto investors to generate passive income, while also investing in popular digital assets and blockchain networks, making your return on investment even more enticing. By locking up or delegating tokens, users can earn rewards in the form of annual percentage yields (APYs)

SharpLink Targets $1 Billion Investment for Ethereum Treasury

SharpLink Targets $1 Billion Investment for Ethereum Treasury

On May 30, 2025, SharpLink, a sports betting and iGaming platform, made headlines by filing an S-3 ASR form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, outlining plans to raise $1 billion through a securities offering. The company intends to allocate the majority of these funds to purchasing Ethereum,

French Bank's SG Forge to Launch Dollar-Backed Stablecoin on Ethereum

French Bank's SG Forge to Launch Dollar-Backed Stablecoin on Ethereum

SG Forge, the cryptocurrency and blockchain division of Société Générale, one of Europe’s largest financial institutions, is preparing to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain, according to a report by The Big Whale. This strategic move positions Société Générale as the first global banking group to issue

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Ethereum Scaling Strategy to Boost Node Accessibility

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Ethereum Scaling Strategy to Boost Node Accessibility

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has outlined a series of updates to the ETH blockchain scaling roadmap, aiming to make running personal nodes more accessible while supporting the network’s growth. His proposal addresses a key challenge in Ethereum’s evolution: ensuring users can operate full nodes for trustless, private, and

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live, Enhances Wallet and Validator Features

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live, Enhances Wallet and Validator Features

The Ethereum blockchain has taken a significant leap forward with the activation of its Pectra upgrade, a development that promises to reshape how users and developers engage with the network. Launched on the mainnet at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2025, at approximately 10:05 UTC, this upgrade marks a

Vitalik Buterin Plans to Simplify Ethereum and Rival Bitcoin’s Efficiency by 2030

Vitalik Buterin Plans to Simplify Ethereum and Rival Bitcoin’s Efficiency by 2030

Vitalik Buterin has unveiled an ambitious vision to streamline the Ethereum network, aiming to make it as straightforward and efficient as Bitcoin within five years. In a detailed blog post published on May 3, titled “Simplifying the L1,” Buterin outlined a comprehensive strategy to overhaul Ethereum’s architecture, focusing on

Morgan Stanley to Launch Crypto Trading on E*Trade Platform Next Year

Morgan Stanley to Launch Crypto Trading on E*Trade Platform Next Year

Morgan Stanley is set to introduce crypto trading on its E*Trade platform, marking a pivotal step for a major U.S. bank to bring digital assets to retail investors. The initiative, slated for launch in 2026, follows a significant easing of regulatory restrictions under the Trump administration, which has

Tornado Cash Secures Legal Victory Against U.S. Sanctions

Tornado Cash Secures Legal Victory Against U.S. Sanctions

In a significant ruling for the crypto industry, a federal judge in Texas has barred the U.S. government from re-imposing sanctions on Tornado Cash, a privacy-focused protocol that has been at the center of a contentious legal battle. The decision marks a pivotal moment for Ethereum developer Joseph Van

Bitcoin Soars to $95K as Cantor’s $3B Venture and SEC’s New Chair Spark Rally

Bitcoin Soars to $95K as Cantor’s $3B Venture and SEC’s New Chair Spark Rally

This past week in crypto, the market experienced a robust wave of positive momentum, with Bitcoin spearheading a rally that highlighted its growing role as a safe haven asset. Institutional interest surged, evidenced by significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and high-profile ventures like Cantor Fitzgerald’s $3 billion Bitcoin acquisition

Data Shows Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Swapped $100M in Ethereum for Solana

Data Shows Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Swapped $100M in Ethereum for Solana

In a notable move, Galaxy Digital, led by prominent investor Mike Novogratz, has executed a significant portfolio reallocation, swapping approximately $105 million in Ethereum (ETH) for $98.37 million in Solana (SOL). Onchain data reveals that over the past two weeks, Galaxy transferred 65,600 ETH to Binance while withdrawing

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Replacing EVM with RISC-V in Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Replacing EVM with RISC-V in Ethereum

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain by market cap, could be on the cusp of a transformative change. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently outlined a proposal to replace the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) bytecode with the RISC-V instruction set, a move that could reshape how the network processes smart contracts. This

Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Staking Market Value

Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Staking Market Value

The market value of staked Solana (SOL) tokens has officially surpassed that of Ethereum (ETH), marking a noteworthy shift in blockchain staking. The numbers according to StakingRewards.com paint a clear picture with Solana's staked value reaching $53.96 billion, accounting for 64.86% of the total market

Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams Praises Solana DeFi Strategy Over Ethereum Scaling Approach

Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams Praises Solana DeFi Strategy Over Ethereum Scaling Approach

In a recent statement, Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap Labs, shared his perspective on the future of decentralized finance. Adams highlighted Solana’s roadmap, team, and approach as a potentially stronger foundation for DeFi applications compared to Ethereum’s long-standing strategy. His comments have drawn attention to the ongoing debate

Ethereum’s Quiet Comeback Could Be Just Around the Corner

Ethereum’s Quiet Comeback Could Be Just Around the Corner

Ethereum, the second largest crypto by market cap, has faced a challenging year, underperforming expectations in the current market cycle that began in 2024. Despite this, recent onchain activity and market indicators point to a potential reversal, suggesting Ethereum may be poised for significant growth. With whale accumulation on the

Justin Sun Stands Firm on Ethereum Holdings Amid Price Slump

Justin Sun Stands Firm on Ethereum Holdings Amid Price Slump

Tron founder Justin Sun has reaffirmed his commitment to holding Ethereum (ETH) despite its recent price struggles, signaling confidence in the altcoin’s long-term potential. As Ethereum navigates a challenging market, with prices dipping significantly from their highs, Sun’s decision to retain his substantial ETH holdings stands in contrast

Ethereum vs Solana: Which Blockchain Should You Choose in 2025

Ethereum vs Solana: Which Blockchain Should You Choose in 2025

In the fast-paced world of blockchains, Ethereum and Solana have emerged as two leading platforms, each offering distinct advantages for developers and users. Both support smart contracts, enabling decentralized applications (dApps), but they take different approaches to performance, security, and scalability. Ethereum, launched in 2015, is often credited with pioneering

New Documentary Explores Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Ethereum

New Documentary Explores Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Ethereum

A new documentary set to premiere on April 15, 2025, offers a fresh perspective on Vitalik Buterin, the mind behind Ethereum, and the ambitious ideas driving one of the most influential projects in blockchain technology. Titled “Vitalik An Ethereum Story,” the film delves into Buterin’s journey as a thinker

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a detailed vision to enhance privacy at the core of the blockchain network, known as Layer-1. In a blog post published on April 11, 2025, Buterin outlined a practical roadmap designed to prioritize user confidentiality while maintaining the network’s existing framework. His proposal

Fidelity Unveils Crypto Focused IRA for Retirement Investors

Fidelity Unveils Crypto Focused IRA for Retirement Investors

Fidelity Investments has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency space by introducing a new individual retirement account (IRA) tailored for digital asset enthusiasts. Launched under its web3 focused subsidiary, Fidelity Digital Assets, this offering allows investors to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their retirement portfolios. The move reflects growing interest in

Fidelity Introduces Treasury Fund Share Class Tracked on Ethereum Blockchain

Fidelity Introduces Treasury Fund Share Class Tracked on Ethereum Blockchain

In a move that bridges traditional finance with cutting-edge blockchain technology, asset management company Fidelity, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a groundbreaking share class for one of its established funds. The Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund, which allocates nearly all of its portfolio (99.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Unveils USD1 Stablecoin on Ethereum and BNB Chain

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Unveils USD1 Stablecoin on Ethereum and BNB Chain

World Liberty Financial, a project tied to President Donald Trump, has officially launched its stablecoin, dubbed USD1, on two major blockchain networks - Ethereum and Binance’s BNB Chain. On-chain data for ETH and BSC confirms the deployment, marking a pivotal moment for the Trump family’s venture into the

Blockchain Scaling Debate Heats Up as Solana CoFounder Challenges Layer 2 Solutions

Blockchain Scaling Debate Heats Up as Solana CoFounder Challenges Layer 2 Solutions

A fresh debate on scaling solutions is swirling around following a pointed statement from Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana. In a post on social media, Yakovenko directly challenged the state of Layer 2 platforms, arguing that Layer 1 blockchains like Solana can deliver superior performance without the complexities often associated

US Treasury Removes Sanctions on Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash in Policy Shift

US Treasury Removes Sanctions on Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash in Policy Shift

The United States Treasury Department has officially lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash, an Ethereum based coin mixing service, undoing a decision made in 2022. This change, announced today, marks a significant shift in the government’s approach to regulating privacy-focused cryptocurrency tools. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control,