Aave Labs has introduced a new governance proposal that would shape the next chapter of one of crypto’s largest lending platforms, and send all revenue from Aave-branded products back to its community treasury. The proposal, called “Aave Will Win,” asks the Aave DAO to approve a broader strategy built around its upcoming V4 upgrade. If…
As institutional adoption of digital assets matures, a new corporate playbook is emerging: treat ether not just as an investment, but as productive financial infrastructure. The shift comes amid sharp downward market volatility. SharpLink Gaming (SBET) — which saw its stock soar last May after adopting an ether ETH$1,933.88 treasury strategy — has since plunged…
Coinbase (COIN) missed fourth-quarter earnings forecasts on Thursday, thanks to weaker trading activity and lower crypto asset prices. The U.S.-based crypto exchange posted total revenue of $1.78 billion against estimates for $1.83 billion. Adjusted EPS of $0.66 was well lower than the consensus $0.86. Total transaction revenue of $983 million was below forecasts for $1.02…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which is set to be a leading regulator of the crypto markets, has named some of the crypto sector’s most prominent executives as members of its newly established Innovation Advisory Committee, including the CEOs of Coinbase, Ripple, Robinhood and Uniswap Labs. The 35-member committee will steer the U.S. derivatives…
Bitcoin BTC$65,625.42 fell back toward last week’s lows, giving up nearly all of its recent gains above $70,000 and resuming its slide alongside weakness in the broader tech sector, as the crypto now trades back around $65,000. Bitcoin was down 2% over the past 24 hours, with losses in ether ETH$1,919.80 and solana SOL$77.18 roughly…
The crypto industry’s campaign-finance arm, Fairshake, has begun rolling out its campaign strategies in its well-funded effort to pack Congress with lawmakers ready to pass friendly digital assets policy, and Democratic Representative Al Green is the first lawmaker on its hit list. An affiliate of the Fairshake political action committee, which has begun deploying its…
One way or another, the U.S. crypto industry is likely to receive official policy that defines which digital assets get what treatment from which federal agencies. The problem: It might not last. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins is focused on reversing the “head in the sand” approach he accuses his predecessors of having…
New York — Bitcoin BTC$65,998.73 isn’t just a hedge against inflation, according to ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, but against something more disruptive: deflation driven by technological acceleration. In a conversation with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York, Wood argued that traditional financial systems are unprepared for a coming “productivity shock” powered…
In today’s newsletter, Joshua De Vos, head of research at CoinDesk, summarizes their latest crypto ETF report covering U.S. adoption, the speed at which it’s happening and asset concentration. In Keep Reading, we link to the U.S. and Global ETF reports for those who want to do a deeper dive. – Sarah Morton Digital assets…
Hong Kong — Asia is outpacing Western markets in the adoption of onchain financial services, driven by a focus on user utility and proactive regulation. While the West remains focused on institutional asset management, Asian markets are prioritizing high-frequency retail applications and cross-border trade. During a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong, industry leaders highlighted…
