Malgré une chute de 60% du cours de l'ETH depuis août 2025, les détenteurs continuent de staker leurs jetons, avec 2,48 millions d'ETH en attente d'entrée. La file de sortie s'est vidée, tandis que des acteurs comme Bitmine et BlackRock génèrent des rendements en attendant une remontée des prix.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that some crypto vaults and onchain lending strategies could be subject to federal securities laws, depending on their structure and management. Her statement comes as major firms like Coinbase and Bitwise expand into this rapidly growing market, prompting a re-evaluation of regulatory boundaries.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token fell 8% to ~$58 as crypto funds, including Multicoin Capital ($116M), Selini Capital ($4.4M), and Galaxy Digital ($29.4M), queued nearly $150 million in HYPE for unstaking. This large withdrawal queue dwarfs the thin spot market, raising concerns about potential sales, though Multicoin denies selling intent.
Ethereum (ETH) tested $1,950, triggering $62 million in liquidations, aligning with a broader market rally. Despite record staking reducing sell pressure, weak onchain activity and low DEX volumes signal trader caution, with future gains potentially hinging on external catalysts like corporate earnings.
Ether tested $1,950, liquidating bearish positions, but weak onchain activity and low DEX volumes suggest trader caution. Record staking at 34% reduces sell pressure, yet sustained upside depends on broader market sentiment and upcoming corporate earnings.
BitMine reported $45.743 million in revenue from staking and validation for Q1 2026, comprising 98.3% of its total revenue, primarily from its MAVAN Ethereum validator network. The company held 5.4 million ETH, with 87% staked, and faces potential costs if it terminates its management agreement with Tower.
Le taux de staking d'Ethereum a atteint 33,9% de l'offre totale, soit 41 millions d'ETH (70 milliards USD), un record post-The Merge. Cette croissance est alimentée par la clarification réglementaire américaine et le lancement d'ETF avec staking par des géants comme BlackRock.
Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has launched staking support for Bittensor's TAO token, enabling its 40 million users to earn rewards by securing the decentralized AI network. This integration, announced by Bittensor validator Yuma, aims to expand access and participation in the Bittensor ecosystem, which coordinates AI model development through 128 subnets.
Grayscale s'apprête à convertir en dollars les récompenses de staking de ses ETF Ethereum (ETHE) et Solana (GSOL) pour les distribuer trimestriellement à ses actionnaires, avec des premiers paiements possibles vers le 7 août. Cette initiative, suite à des amendements déposés auprès de la SEC, vise à offrir un rendement on-chain sous une forme familière aux investisseurs traditionnels.
Hyperliquid plans to introduce permissionless prediction markets under HIP-4, requiring developers to stake 500,000 HYPE tokens ($30.4 million). This initiative aims to expand event-based markets, with a slashing mechanism for poorly defined or unsettled markets.
The Powerloom blockchain network will permanently halt at 6:00 AM UTC on July 21. Users with transferable assets on Powerloom have less than 24 hours to move them to Ethereum via the official bridge, as unclaimed rewards and staked funds are already unrecoverable.
Grayscale plans to amend trust agreements for its Ether and Solana staking ETPs by August 7, enabling regular quarterly cash distributions from staking rewards. This aims to make staking yields more accessible to traditional investors while maintaining IRS tax compliance.
Grayscale plans to amend its Ethereum and Solana Staking ETF trust agreements to convert staking rewards into cash payouts at least quarterly, starting around August 7. This move aims to provide investors with a clearer, comparable measure of fund performance and aligns with IRS guidelines for grantor trusts.
Tammy Beaumont has announced her retirement from international cricket, with her final match being the historic first Test at Lord's against India. The decision comes after being omitted from the T20 World Cup squad and reflects a desire to move on from the international stage.
Ethereum treasury company BitMine now holds 5,742,237 ETH, 4.8% of the total supply, nearing its 5% target. With $11.1 billion in assets and 85% of its ETH staked, BitMine is shifting from passive holder to active economic participant, influencing ETH demand and exposing investors to BMNR via the Russell 1000 Index.
EU lawmakers have adopted a position paper on digital assets, urging the European Commission to assess the regulatory scope of DeFi, crypto lending, staking, and NFTs. The paper calls for consistent MiCA application and warns against market fragmentation.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are developing distinct approaches to President Trump's national security agenda, potentially signaling a 2028 presidential rivalry. While publicly deferential, their differing views on the Middle East, particularly Iran and Israel, suggest underlying policy divergences.
A bill in Congress, H.R. 9175, aims to defer taxes on crypto mining and staking rewards until sale, addressing a cash-flow issue that pushes businesses offshore. While it offers tax relief, it doesn't solve infrastructure challenges for Bitcoin miners.
Le cours de l'Ether est passé sous les 1 550 dollars, affichant -32% sur l'année, tandis que les ETF spot Ethereum subissent des sorties de capitaux. Malgré le succès technique des Layer 2, la capture de valeur pour l'ETH reste un défi, poussant la Fondation Ethereum à une restructuration et un recentrage sur la robustesse du Layer 1.
Noman Saleem of New York was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a wire-fraud scheme. He impersonated crypto influencers on Telegram, charging victims for VIP access and promising fake staking rewards, ultimately defrauding them of at least $1.4 million in crypto and cash.
Ethereum's core development ecosystem faces a potential funding crisis, sparking debate over taxing staking rewards or relying on wealthy holders. A new non-profit, Ethlabs, backed by major investors, offers an alternative funding model.
Crypto lobbying groups are pressing Congress to pass the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act without amendments, arguing it provides necessary clarity on crypto rewards taxes and supports American blockchain security. They oppose an amendment that would limit tax deferrals, citing potential harm to innovation and negligible revenue gains.
Crypto lobbying groups are urging Congress to pass the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act without changes, arguing it provides necessary clarity on crypto rewards taxes and avoids "phantom income" taxation. The bill offers a choice for taxing rewards upon receipt or sale, a compromise opposed by the banking lobby.
MoneyGram has become a validator on the Solana blockchain, staking SOL tokens and processing transactions. This move deepens the company's integration of digital assets, following its stablecoin launch and broader industry trends in crypto adoption for remittances.
