PostsCommentsmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 16 hours agoFranklin Templeton Expands Crypto Investment Portfolio with New ETFFranklin Templeton is reinforcing its foothold in the cryptocurrency investment sector with the launch of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF, trading under the ticker EZPZ. This new exchange-traded fund (Emikezillo in #hive-167922 • 2 days agoEthereum Transaction Fees Drop to Lowest Levels Since AugustEthereum's transaction fees have plummeted to their lowest levels since late August, now averaging just $0.41 per transfer, according to data from on-chain analytics provider Santiment. This sharp demikezillo in #hive-167922 • 3 days agoCzech National Bank Explores Bitcoin’s Potential Amid Central Bank CautionWhile Aleš Michl does not advocate for Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset, he emphasizes that central banks should neither dismiss it outright nor overlook its potential implications. Instead, he belmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 4 days agoEthereum’s Layer 1 Scaling: A Crucial Step for Future StabilityEnhancing Ethereum’s Layer 1 (L1) scalability could fortify its censorship resistance, simplify mass exits from Layer 2 (L2) solutions, and ensure the network’s long-term resilience. In a blog post pumikezillo in #hive-167922 • 5 days agoPanetta Highlights Regulatory Challenges and Cybersecurity Risks in Digital FinanceFabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy , has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening financial and cybersecurity safeguards in the cryptocurrency sector. Speaking at the **31mikezillo in #hive-167922 • 6 days agoBitcoin Layer-2 Solutions Unlock New Frontiers in DeFi and ProgrammabilityFor years, Bitcoin has been primarily seen as a store of value , a digital gold that long-term holders accumulate and safeguard. However, the emergence of Layer-2 (L2) solutions is beginningmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 9 days agoAvalon Labs Explores First Bitcoin-Backed Debt Fund in the U.S.Avalon Labs, a pioneering company dedicated to developing on-chain financial solutions for Bitcoin (BTC), is actively assessing the viability of launching the first Bitcoin-backed debt-focused publicmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 10 days agoUniswap Labs Launches Unichain Mainnet: A Major Leap for Layer 2 Scalability in DeFiUniswap Labs has officially deployed the Unichain mainnet , introducing a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain designed to **enhance transaction efficiency, lower fees, and expand decentralized finance (DeFmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 11 days agoUniversity of Austin Becomes First U.S. Endowment to Launch Bitcoin FundThe University of Austin has taken a bold step in institutional cryptocurrency investment by establishing a dedicated $5 million Bitcoin fund as part of its $200 million endowment , accordimikezillo in #hive-167922 • 12 days agoTether CEO Warns of Quantum Computing’s Future Threat to Lost Bitcoin WalletsTether CEO Paolo Ardoino has cautioned that quantum computing advancements could pose a long-term risk to inactive Bitcoin wallets , potentially returning lost BTC to circulation . "Any Bmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 13 days agoSEC Acknowledges Grayscale's Solana ETF Filing, Marking Potential Shift in Crypto RegulationOn February 6 , the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially acknowledged Grayscale’s proposal for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) , inviting public feedback. This **himikezillo in #hive-167922 • 14 days agoRussian Bitcoin Miners Alarmed by Government Registry Amid Sanctions ThreatsRussian Bitcoin miners are increasingly concerned about a newly implemented government registry that mandates the disclosure of sensitive financial and operational details , including **cryptocmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 15 days agoMicroStrategy Rebrands to ‘Strategy,’ Cementing Its Focus on Bitcoin and AIMicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has officially rebranded as ‘Strategy’ , a move that reflects its deepening commitment to Bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI) .mikezillo in #hive-167922 • 16 days agoChina Retaliates Swiftly to New U.S. Tariffs, Escalating Trade WarChina wasted no time in responding to the latest U.S. trade measures, imposing tariffs on a wide range of American imports just minutes after new U.S. levies took effect. At exactly **12:01 a.m. ETmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 17 days agoCoinbase Pressures US Regulators for Clearer Crypto-Banking RulesCoinbase is urging US banking regulators to clarify and modernize their stance on banks offering crypto-related services and collaborating with digital asset firms. The exchange believes that fosterinmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 18 days agoArgentinian Police Arrest Five for Alleged Biometric Data Fraud in Crypto SchemeAuthorities in Argentina have apprehended five individuals accused of scanning people's irises in a parking lot in exchange for cryptocurrency and cash. According to reports…mikezillo in #hive-167922 • 19 days agoJapan to Review Crypto Tax Laws Amid Calls for ReformJapanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has confirmed that Tokyo will reassess the country’s highly criticized crypto tax laws by June 2025 . Speaking at a **plenary session of the House omikezillo in #hive-167922 • 20 days agoUBS Expands Blockchain Integration with Digital Gold InvestmentsSwitzerland’s largest bank, UBS , is making a significant leap in merging blockchain technology with traditional finance , specifically through digital gold investments aimed at retail invesmikezillo in #hive-167922 • 21 days agoECB Lowers Interest Rates but Stands Firm Against Bitcoin ReservesIn a widely anticipated move, the European Central Bank (ECB) reduced its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Thursday, signaling a cautious step toward monetary easing. However, alongsidemikezillo in #hive-167922 • 22 days agoGrayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF, Expanding Investment Opportunities in Crypto MiningGrayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS) on NYSE Arca , offering investors a new way to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining sector. This **exchange-traded fu
