Author: Jose Oramas

The Senate Banking Committee has advanced Paul Atkins’ nomination for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, approving his candidacy by a narrow 13–11 margin.  The committee’s approval, which also included backing for three additional nominations, now sets the stage for a Senate floor vote that is also expected to be closely contested…

Alabama and Minnesota are moving forward with the establishment of Bitcoin (BTC) reserves as lawmakers push for pro-Bitcoin legislation. These would allow the states to invest in BTC and explore digital asset reserves. In Minnesota, a bill called the Minnesota Bitcoin Act would allow the state’s investment board to put state funds into Bitcoin and

The Aave (AAVE) ecosystem might be in for a wild ride now that it has officially integrated Chainlink’s Smart Value Recapture (SVR) technology.  Officially approved in March 2025 by an on-chain community vote, this collaboration targets millions of dollars in previously unclaimed Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) associated with oracle-based liquidations. …

In a much-needed breather for miners, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday that proof-of-work (PoW) mining does not violate securities laws, removing the need for such activities to be registered under the Securities Act of 1933.  In a statement dated March 20…

The European Central Bank (ECB) is moving forward to complete the preparation phase for its proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital euro, in October of this year.  Christine Lagarde, the ECB’s President, claimed the timeline aims to ensure robust testing, stakeholder engagement, and a clear regulatory framework before any final decision is made. …