Solana Validator Numbers Slide as Rising Costs Push Out Small Operators
Solana’s validator ecosystem is shrinking fast, with the network losing more than two thirds of its validators since 2023. The drop is raising fresh questions about decentralization as higher operating costs and aggressive fee competition make it harder for smaller node operators to survive. Validator count drops sharply since 2023
WisdomTree Expands Tokenized Fund Offering to Solana Network
Solana Joins WisdomTree’s Multi-Chain Strategy WisdomTree has expanded its tokenized fund offerings to the Solana blockchain, adding another major network to its growing multi-chain strategy. The US-based asset management firm said the move is aimed at broadening access to regulated tokenized products for both institutional and retail investors. By integrating
Bitget Appoints Ex-Bitpanda Legal Chief Oliver Stauber to Lead EU MiCA Push from Vienna
Crypto exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber, former chief legal officer at Bitpanda and ex-head of KuCoin EU, as chief executive officer of Bitget EU, marking a major step in its European regulatory strategy under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation framework. The company plans to establish Vienna as its
Stablecoins Pose Growing Risk to Bank Deposits, Warns Standard Chartered
Analysts Flag Rising Threat to Traditional Banking Stablecoins are becoming a serious challenge to traditional banking systems, particularly in the United States, according to a new report from Standard Chartered. The bank’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, has warned that the rapid growth of stablecoins could significantly
Bitcoin Bear Market Fears Grow as Key Trend Lines Echo 2022 Signals
Bitcoin is once again showing technical signals that resemble the early stages of its 2022 bear market, raising fresh concerns among traders and analysts. A recent crossover of long-term moving averages on the weekly chart has triggered comparisons with the period that preceded Bitcoin’s last major downturn. At the same
Binance Moves MiCA License Bid to Greece as EU Compliance Clock Ticks
Binance has taken another step toward securing its regulatory future in Europe by applying for authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in Greece. The move comes as pressure mounts on crypto exchanges to meet MiCA requirements before key transition deadlines expire across the bloc. A spokesperson for
Farcaster to Return $180 Million to Investors After Neynar Acquisition
Decentralized social network Farcaster is set to return $180 million to its investors following its acquisition by infrastructure provider Neynar, even as the protocol continues to operate and grow. The move marks a rare moment in crypto where a venture-backed startup opts to give back its full lifetime funding while
Bitpanda Broadens Its Reach With Stocks and ETFs, Steps Closer to Universal Exchange Model
European crypto platform Bitpanda is pushing further into traditional finance, announcing a major expansion that brings stocks and exchange-traded funds onto its platform. The move reflects a wider shift across the crypto industry, where exchanges are racing to become all-in-one destinations for investing across asset classes. Starting Jan. 29, users
Banks Will Anchor Digital Money, Stablecoins to Remain Supplementary, Says Italy’s Central Bank Chief
Commercial banks and central banks will remain the backbone of the future monetary system even as money becomes fully digital, according to Fabio Panetta, governor of the Bank of Italy. Speaking this week to Italy’s banking association, Panetta argued that stablecoins may have a role in payments but cannot function
Polymarket Faces Fresh European Crackdowns as Hungary and Portugal Move to Block Platform
European regulators are tightening the screws on crypto based prediction markets, with Polymarket facing new access restrictions in Hungary and Portugal. The latest actions underline a broader regulatory dilemma across Europe over whether platforms like Polymarket should be treated as financial markets or as unlicensed gambling operations. Hungary Blocks Access
