Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb Ethereum block builder centralization
Another focus of his post is so-called “toxic MEV,” where traders exploit visibility into pending transactions to front-run or “sandwich” users’ trades.
Northern Trust enters tokenized Treasurys fund market with new share class
The US-based asset manager debuts a blockchain-enabled structure for its liquidity fund as onchain US Treasurys exposure nears $11 billion.
Bitcoin holders show ‘zero panic’ as BTC hits $70K amid Middle East tensions
Bitcoin short-term holder losses were minimal over the weekend, and the Monday rally to $70,000 suggests the heaviest selling is done. Will Bitcoin finally break the monthly resistance?
Startale and SBI Holdings to Launch JPYSC, Japan’s First Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin
Startale Group and SBI Holdings introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin targeting a second-quarter 2026 launch under Japan’s regulatory framework. Q2 2026 Launch Planned for Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYSC This week, Startale Group and SBI Holdings Inc. unveiled plans…
Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn’t stopped traditional giants’ interest in digital assets sector
At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives.
Strategy boosts monthly STRC preferred dividend to 11.5% for March 2026
The 25-basis-point the latest monthly adjustment of STRC’s dividend and comes amid a sharp downturn in the crypto markets and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Strawmap Unpacked — Vitalik Buterin Breaks Down Ethereum’s Push for Faster UX on Layer 1
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined an ambitious, years-long plan to make the Ethereum base layer faster, leaner, and eventually quantum-resistant, starting with shorter slot times and near-instant finality. Ethereum’s 2029 Vision: Fast Slots, Fast Finality and STARK-Friendly Hashes In a…
Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC (“Stretch”) series by 25 basis points.
Solana Price Prediction: Biggest ETF Inflows in Months — Are Institutions Positioning for a Breakout?
Solana just posted its strongest ETF inflow day in more than 2.5 months, reigniting speculation that institutions may be quietly positioning for a larger move and fueling bullish price predictions. On February 25, Solana exchange-traded funds recorded $30.86M in net…
XRP Rebounds From $1.27 Low but Market Fear Still Looms Over Recovery
XRP rebounds from a sharp drop to $1.27 but remains under pressure as broader crypto markets slide amid rising geopolitical tensions, leaving the token vulnerable to renewed downside despite signs of short-term stabilization. XRP Climbs From $1.27 Panic Low but…