Welcome to another round of Bitcoin News’ interview series where we dive into the stories of Bitcoin operators to help readers get a better understanding of what makes Bitcoin businesses “tick”. Our goal is to put together the most in-depth set of interviews with similar themes to provide insight into what it takes to run
Interop Labs has announced a significant $1 million donation to the University of Waterloo to establish the GENESIS Lab, a cutting-edge research facility focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. This initiative, part of the Computer Research Endowment at the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, aims to foster collaboration
Bitget, an international crypto exchange giant, has been listed for the first time on Forbes’ “World’s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges and Marketplaces”—securing eighth place. What’s the Significance? Bitget entering the list is a manifestation of its report that it experienced an influx of users since 2024 along with a multitude of upgrades and collaborations. Key
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Feb. 6 that it has successfully registered with the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance in India. The exchange said it has resolved prior regulatory matters and paid a monetary fine, demonstrating its dedication to transparency and high standards. The announcement came hours after the Indian
On Thursday, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) initiated a pivotal regulatory step by submitting 19b-4 filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on behalf of four prominent asset management entities—Bitwise, Wisdomtree, 21shares, and Canary Funds—to advance proposals for spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Cboe Files 19b-4 Proposals for XRP Trusts Fundamentally, a
“The launch of Pump Fun is directly correlated to the destruction of the altcoin market against $BTC.” This was what crypto analyst Miles Deutscher stressed after seeing “no major ‘alt season’ across majors” since the crypto market started to ascend in the latter half of 2024. #CryptoPH thought leader and GCash executive Luis Buenaventura, on
Bloomberg ETF experts noted that the American securities regulatory body first acknowledged the Solana spot ETF application, filed by Grayscale. Solana is a popular Proof-of-stake (POs) Cryptocurrency known for its highly scalable blockchain, which can process up to 70k transactions per second (TPS), thanks to its unique protocol Proof-of-history (PoH). Solana was launched in March
Coinbase is demanding federal regulators tear down banking barriers to crypto, arguing that clear, enforceable rules will unlock financial innovation, stability, and mass adoption. Coinbase Battles Banking Barriers—Will the Feds Finally Open the Floodgates? Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is pressing federal banking regulators to create standardized regulations for cryptocurrency-related services within the banking industry.
The FDIC’s release of 175 documents marks a major shift toward transparency, signaling new opportunities for banks to engage in crypto as regulators reassess outdated policies. Regulators vs. Crypto: FDIC Signals New Approach With Massive Document Dump The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released 175 documents on Feb. 5, detailing its oversight of banks engaged
Driven by beliefs in bitcoin’s potential for significant gains, some U.S. parents are shifting a portion of their children’s college savings from traditional 529 plans to cryptocurrency. Disappointing 529 Returns Prompt Bitcoin Interest Some U.S. families are reportedly putting a portion of their children’s college savings in bitcoin (BTC), believing the cryptocurrency typically outperforms stocks.