Saylor Says ‘Opportunists’ Pushing for BTC Changes Are Its Biggest Threat

The biggest threat to the Bitcoin network is “ambitious opportunists” who want to push through protocol changes, according to Michael Saylor, the co-founder of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Strategy. Saylor’s comments sparked a debate online. Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler said the comments were directed toward software developers pushing for non-monetary use cases on Bitcoin, such…

Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance’ says Backpack CEO Ferrante

Solana’s latest phase looks a lot less flashy than its memecoin-fueled highs, and that may be the goal. Armani Ferrante, CEO of crypto exchange Backpack, told CoinDesk in an interview the Solana ecosystem has spent the past year doubling down on a more sober focus: financial infrastructure. After years of experimentation as the wider crypto…

Tezos Upgrades to Tallinn, Block Times Fall to 6 Seconds

Tezos, a layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain network, implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, which reduced block times on the base layer to 6 seconds. The latest upgrade is the 20th update to the protocol, which reduces block times, slashes storage costs and reduces latency, resulting in faster network finality times, according to an announcement…

Binance Pursues MiCA Approval in Greece As EU Deadlines Loom

Binance submitted an application for authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Greece as regulators warn of looming compliance deadlines. A Binance spokesperson confirmed to Cointelegraph on Friday that the exchange had filed for a MiCA license in Greece and was working with the country’s financial regulator, the Hellenic Capital Market…

Colombia Pension Giant AFP Protección Adds Bitcoin Exposure

Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, AFP Protección, is preparing to launch an investment fund with exposure to Bitcoin. Juan David Correa, president of Protección SA, confirmed the initiative during an interview with local outlet Valora Analitik. According to Correa, access to the product will be limited and granted only through a personalized…

ARK Invest Buys Coinbase, Circle and Bullish as Crypto Stocks Slide

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to crypto-linked equities, adding shares of Coinbase, Circle and Bullish as prices slid across the sector. According to ARK’s daily trade disclosures for Friday, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 38,854 shares of Coinbase Global Inc., while the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) added another 3,325 shares,…

Revolut Seeks US Banking License Amid Global Push: Report

Crypto-friendly fintech unicorn Revolut plans to apply for a banking license in the United States, abandoning earlier plans to acquire a local lender as it seeks to expand its global presence. The United Kingdom-based fintech has been in discussions with US officials about applying for a bank license through the Office for the Comptroller of…

Ethereum Price Remains Bullish Above $3,000: Here’s Why

Ether’s (ETH) price had dropped 7% since being rejected from the $3,400 mark last week, falling to key support levels. Data suggested that increased staking demand, coupled with renewed ETF inflows and strong technical support, may lead to a sustained recovery.  Key takeaways: Ether queued for staking goes parabolic, with a 44-day wait time Institutional…

Here’s why bitcoin’s been failing its role as a ‘digital gold’

In theory, bitcoin should thrive during times of uncertainty as it’s sound money that’s censorship-resistant. In practice, it’s becoming the first thing investors sell when push comes to shove. As geopolitical tensions flared over the past week, following Trump’s threats of tariffs against NATO allies over Greenland and speculation of potential military action in the…

Current Tax Policies Are the Biggest Obstacle to BTC Payments: Crypto Exec

The biggest obstacle to Bitcoin (BTC) being used as a payment method is tax policy, not scaling technology that reduces settlement times and transaction costs, according to Pierre Rochard, a board member for Bitcoin treasury company Strive.  “Here’s a metaphor: the best athlete can win against the worst athlete 100% of the time, if the…