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Jamie Dimon Critiques Coinbase CEO's Push for Clarity Act
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticizes Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for spending significant amounts of money on the Clarity Act legislation. He indicates this push reflects a misunderstanding of regulatory realities, as reported by The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Grayscale's Hyperliquid ETF Seeks $115M Investment in HYPE Tokens
Grayscale is reportedly negotiating a seed investment of approximately $115 million in HYPE tokens for its Hyperliquid ETF, according to The Block. This follows the launch of HYPE-based exchange-traded funds by firms 21Shares and Bitwise Investments earlier in the month.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Cash App Enables USDC Transfers on Solana and Ethereum
Cash App has introduced the capability for users to transfer USDC stablecoins across multiple blockchains, including Solana and Ethereum, as reported by The Block. Despite this expansion, executive Miles Suter emphasizes that the company's primary focus remains on Bitcoin.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Robinhood Launches AI-Powered Trading After Agentic Stock Beta
Robinhood announces the upcoming launch of AI-powered crypto trading following the beta of its agentic trading initiative focused on equities, according to The Block. The platform aims to enhance user experience by integrating artificial intelligence into trading strategies.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Stable Launches USDT Institutional Yield Product
The Block reports that Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on Tether (USDT), has introduced a new institutional yield product. This product aims to provide USDT holders with a yield linked to traditional assets such as U.S. Treasuries and gold.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Bitmine Purchases Over 100,000 ETH Amid Price Decline
Bitmine has acquired 111,942 ETH, valued at over $235 million, taking advantage of Ethereum's price drop below $2,200, according to The Block. This purchase brings Bitmine's total Ethereum holdings to 5.39 million ETH, nearing its goal to own 5% of the total supply.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
NEAR Token Surges 30% Following Arthur Hayes' Endorsement and AI Buzz
The Block reports that NEAR's price increased 30% recently, drawing attention to endorsements from investor Arthur Hayes and excitement surrounding AI applications. Hayes labeled NEAR, along with HYPE and ZEC, as part of the 'holy trinity' of altcoins.
last month·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Galaxy Digital and BitGo In Legal Dispute Over Acquisition
Galaxy Digital's CEO Mike Novogratz and BitGo are embroiled in a legal conflict over a $100 million claim, according to The Block. The dispute stems from Galaxy's decision to abandon its acquisition of BitGo, citing a lack of audited financial statements for 2021 from the latter.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Dankrad Feist Proposes $1 Billion Fundraising for New Ethereum Advocacy Group
Dankrad Feist, a former developer at the Ethereum Foundation, has proposed a $1 billion fundraising initiative to establish a new advocacy group for Ethereum. This group aims to address concerns within the Ethereum community regarding its future and the sustainability of development funding, as reported by The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Bitwise Launches HYPE ETF, Claims Token is Undervalued
Bitwise has introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on HYPE, a so-called 'Gen 2' crypto token. The asset manager plans to use a portion of the fees from the ETF to purchase HYPE tokens, indicating its belief in the asset's undervalued status, as reported by The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Senator Warren Criticizes OCC for Crypto Trust Charters
Senator Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) approval of crypto trust charters for various firms, including Ripple and Coinbase, as reported by The Block. She questions the appropriateness and transparency of these conditional approvals granted last year to multiple crypto companies.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Strive Expands BTC Holdings to 15,391, Now Ninth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury
Strive acquires 382 Bitcoin for approximately $30 million, as reported by The Block. This purchase raises Strive's total Bitcoin holdings to 15,391, securing its status as the ninth-largest Bitcoin treasury in existence.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Ostium Launches Onchain Perpetuals Exchange with Nasdaq Data Support
Ostium announces its onchain perpetuals exchange will be powered by Nasdaq data, claiming to become the first such trading venue to offer equity perpetual products linked to traditional market data, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Tether Invests in LemFi to Expand USDT Settlement in Africa and Asia
Tether announces a partnership with LemFi, a remittance fintech, to enhance USDT settlement services across Africa and Asia. This investment aims to leverage the growing cross-border payment demand in these regions, as reported by The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Hurdles Despite Senate Committee Approval
Analysts from TD Cowen and Benchmark have updated their assessments on the U.S. crypto market structure bill, noting its complicated path forward despite a Senate committee endorsement, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
21Shares Hyperliquid ETF Sees $5 Million Inflows After Coinbase Deployment
On March 4, 2026, 21Shares reported net inflows of approximately $4.9 million for its Hyperliquid ETF, marking its most successful trading day. The news comes as Coinbase becomes a treasury deployer for the ETF, contributing to a total trading volume of $8.1 million, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
DogeOS Founder Highlights Dogecoin's Evolving Ecosystem Beyond Elon Musk
DogeOS founder and CEO Jordan Jefferson discusses the evolution of Dogecoin, indicating a shift beyond reliance on Elon Musk, according to The Block. The comments suggest a broader growth potential for the ecosystem, moving into new areas.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
Stablecoin Advocates Argue Incentives Are Inevitable Under Clarity Act
Stablecoin advocates assert that limiting rewards is ultimately futile, as companies will continuously develop incentives for users. This perspective aligns with ongoing discussions around the regulatory landscape for stablecoins, particularly under the Clarity Act, which aims to provide clearer guidelines for their operation. The Block covers these developments.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by RT Watson
