European financial institutions unite to launch RL1 blockchain infrastructure
A group of European financial institutions launched RL1, a blockchain infrastructure designed to align with EU regulatory frameworks. The platform represents a shift toward regulated blockchain solutions in digital finance.
Read full story →Ethereum (ETH) Liquid Staking Protocol Lido Initiates Overhaul by Shifting Billions in Staked Ether to Higher-Capacity Validators
Lido is consolidating over 8 million ETH worth approximately $16 billion into larger validators as part of a significant infrastructure update. This represents the protocol's most substantial core change since its V2 release in 2023.
Momentum for Clarity Act fades as Senate shelves crypto market structure bill until fall
The Senate postponed the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency market structure bill, until fall. The delay potentially affects US competitiveness in global crypto regulation and market stability.
Coinbase wants to be Canada’s ‘everything exchange,’ but says clearer rules are needed first
Coinbase Canada's new CEO Eric Richmond states the company requires permanent regulatory rules rather than temporary exemptions to expand into derivatives, tokenized assets, and decentralized finance. The exchange aims to become Canada's comprehensive platform across multiple cryptocurrency services and financial products.