Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed Loans in UK amid FCA Regulatory Push
Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin and Ether as regulators move toward a full crypto framework.
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The Beacon Chain is a separate blockchain that coordinates the Ethereum network’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus. It manages validators, organizes block proposals, and oversees the staking process to secure the network. The chain does not process regular transactions or smart contracts but ensures network consensus and synchronization across Ethereum’s shards. Validators deposit ETH to participate in securing the network and earn rewards for proper behavior. The Beacon Chain is a critical component of Ethereum’s scalability and energy-efficiency improvements. It enables a more sustainable, secure, and scalable Ethereum ecosystem.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1B Weekly Inflows as Institutional Demand Surges
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted almost $1 billion in inflows last week, signaling renewed institutional confidence as geopolitical developments influence market sentiment.
Ethereum NFT Platform Foundation Shuts Down After Failed Acquisition by Blackdove
Foundation, a prominent Ethereum-based NFT marketplace, is closing operations after a failed acquisition deal, highlighting ongoing challenges in the NFT market.
Crypto ETPs Attract $1.1B in Weekly Inflows, Strongest Since January
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $1.1 billion in weekly inflows, led by Bitcoin and US spot ETFs as easing inflation and geopolitical developments boosted investor sentiment.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $471M in Strongest Daily Surge Since February
Spot Bitcoin ETFs record $471 million in inflows, marking the strongest daily performance since late February amid volatile market conditions.
Google Says Fewer Qubits Needed to Break Crypto Encryption
New Google research suggests quantum computers may break crypto encryption with far fewer qubits than previously expected.
Ethereum Developers Propose ‘Economic Zone’ to Tackle L2 Fragmentation
Ethereum developers introduce the Economic Zone framework to unify fragmented layer-2 networks and improve interoperability.
Bitcoin Falls to Two-Week Low as $300M in Long Positions Liquidated
Bitcoin dips below $67K as $300 million in long liquidations and macro pressures weigh on the crypto market.
Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin and Ether Price Targets as US Crypto Legislation Stalls
Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ether, citing weaker network activity and delays in US crypto legislation despite continued ETF inflows.
WLFI Investors Approve Six-Month Token Lock-Up to Retain Governance Voting Rights
World Liberty Financial token holders approved a proposal requiring a 180-day staking lock-up to maintain governance voting rights, aiming to strengthen long-term participation in the protocol’s…