Deribit eyes US expansion under crypto-friendly Trump admin: FT

Deribit eyes US expansion under crypto-friendly Trump admin: FT

As crypto regulation softens under Trump, Deribit and other global firms are reassessing opportunities in the US market. Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options exchange, is weighing an entry into the US market, encouraged by what it sees as a friendlier regulatory climate under President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a recent Financial Times report….

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Vitalik wants to make Ethereum ‘as simple as Bitcoin’ in 5 years

Vitalik wants to make Ethereum ‘as simple as Bitcoin’ in 5 years

Vitalik Buterin proposed new architecture and protocol-wide standards to make Ethereum simpler, faster and easier to maintain. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for simplifying Ethereum’s base protocol, aiming to make the network more efficient, secure and accessible, drawing inspiration from Bitcoin’s minimalist design. In a blog post titled “Simplifying the L1,” published on May 3,…

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Ethereum’s era of crypto dominance is over — LONGITUDE panel

Ethereum’s era of crypto dominance is over — LONGITUDE panel

Its now an “open race” for leadership among layer-1 blockchain networks, Nansen’s CEO said. Ethereum’s relative dominance among layer-1 (L1) blockchain networks has declined, resulting in an “open race” to become the leading Web3 platform, according to Alex Svanevik, CEO of data service Nansen. “If you’d asked me 3–4 years ago whether Ethereum would dominate…

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Stars align for Bitcoin rally to 0K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

Stars align for Bitcoin rally to $100K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

Moderate optimism can be seen in Bitcoin derivatives data, but not everyone is convinced that new all-time highs are “programmed.” Key takeaways: BTC hit $97,900 due to soaring institutional investor demand, but futures pricing shows traders aren’t confident in a sustained rally. Macroeconomic risks and global trade tensions cap bullish sentiment despite $3.6 billion in…

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