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Ethereum and Base Split on Account Abstraction Standards
Ethereum and Base have officially ended their joint Frames collaboration, sending EIP-8130 and EIP-8141 down separate development paths. The split raises questions about interoperability and the future of account abstraction across Layer-2 networks.
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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Holds at $77,503 as Ethereum ETFs Surge
Bitcoin holds steady at $77,503 while Ethereum ETFs pull in $197 million in fresh inflows. Interest rate policy remains the dominant force shaping crypto market sentiment, with institutional adoption quietly accelerating.
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Bank of Japan Rate Hike: What It Means for Crypto
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its key interest rate to 1.25% this week — the highest level since 1995. This historic move, combined with the Fed’s policy decision, could trigger a global carry trade unwind and significant volatility for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
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DOJ Targets $61M in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Sales via Binance
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iranian oil sales that moved through Binance accounts controlled by two Chinese companies. The case highlights how regulators are increasingly using blockchain analytics to enforce sanctions in the crypto space.
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UAE Moves National Digital ID to Avalanche Blockchain
The UAE is upgrading its national digital identity vault, covering 12.5 million citizens, to run on the Avalanche blockchain. The move signals growing institutional confidence in decentralized infrastructure and could set a blueprint for other governments.
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Bitcoin ETFs Lose $463M as Ether ETFs See $197M Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs shed $463 million in weekly outflows led by ARKB, GBTC, and IBIT, while Ether ETFs gained $197 million thanks to BlackRock’s ETHA fund. The reversal highlights a growing divergence in institutional crypto allocation.
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Coinbase Launches Tokenized Stocks Backed by Real Assets
Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks backed by real securities, offering redemption, dividends, and soon voting rights. The move targets the $70 trillion global equities market and signals a new era for crypto and traditional finance.
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Clarity Act Vote: Lummis Credits Trump for Ethics Reform
Senator Cynthia Lummis credits Donald Trump for the toughest ethics reform tied to the Clarity Act, which faces a crucial Tuesday vote. The bill could reshape US crypto regulation and bring long-awaited clarity to Bitcoin and digital assets.