16 de March de 2025

Author: ADM

ESMA launches consultation to define crypto advisor standards across Europe
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ESMA launches consultation to define crypto advisor standards across Europe

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a public consultation on guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of professionals providing crypto-asset services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The consultation, published on Feb. 17, aims to standardize the qualifications and experience required for individuals advising on or informing clients about digital assets. […]

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State Street and Citi reportedly eyeing crypto custody services
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State Street and Citi reportedly eyeing crypto custody services

State Street and Citi are considering offering crypto custody services. According to a report from The Information, the banks aim to provide safekeeping solutions to institutional investors, traders, and large funds. A bank executive told the report that State Street plans to roll out crypto custody services next year. The institution is one of the […]

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StanChart optimistic about Bitcoin breaking streak of red weekends
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StanChart optimistic about Bitcoin breaking streak of red weekends

Bitcoin (BTC) could see a turnaround this weekend after six consecutive weekends of negative returns, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a research note shared with CryptoSlate on Feb. 14, Kendrick highlighted Bitcoin’s recent pattern of weak weekend price action, with every weekend since early January posting negative returns. […]

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SEC explores new models for crypto staking in ETPs under pro-crypto leadership
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SEC explores new models for crypto staking in ETPs under pro-crypto leadership

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with industry representatives on Feb. 5 to explore potentially including staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). Jito Labs CEO Lucas Bruder and chief legal officer Rebecca Rettig attended the meeting, along with Multicoin Capital managing partner Kyle Samani and general counsel Greg Xethalis.  According […]

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Vitalik Buterin suggests 10X increase in Ethereum gas limit to support L2 growth and censorship resistance
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Vitalik Buterin suggests 10X increase in Ethereum gas limit to support L2 growth and censorship resistance

Vitalik Buterin has argued that increasing Ethereum’s L1 gas capacity is necessary to support transaction inclusion and application development when most activity occurs on L2. In a new blog post, Buterin outlined calculations suggesting that a roughly 10× expansion in L1 capacity would preserve key network functions even as applications migrate to Layer 2 solutions. […]

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Tether refutes JPMorgan’s suggestion it will sell Bitcoin to navigate regulation
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Tether refutes JPMorgan’s suggestion it will sell Bitcoin to navigate regulation

Tether has refuted claims made by JPMorgan analysts regarding its Bitcoin reserves and ability to comply with upcoming US stablecoin regulations. In a Feb. 13 statement to CryptoSlate, the stablecoin issuer confirmed that it is closely monitoring developments around US stablecoin regulations while actively engaging with local regulators. Tether acknowledged ongoing discussions surrounding the proposed […]

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