Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has withdrawn $44.7 million worth of his personal ETH to directly fund the network’s development, declaring the Ethereum Foundation is entering a strategic period of ‘mild austerity.’ This significant personal financial commitment comes as Ethereum’s price hits a six-month low and the broader cryptocurrency market shifts its focus toward real-world assets and stablecoins, signaling a pivotal moment for the blockchain’s funding priorities and long-term roadmap.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s dismissal of its lawsuit against Gemini’s Earn program this week represents more than a single case closure—it marks a fundamental pivot in the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Under new leadership appointed by the Trump administration, the SEC is systematically winding down what industry figures termed a “war on crypto,” having now dropped or closed investigations into at least 17 major firms. This strategic recalibration, moving from broad-based enforcement to targeted actions based on demonstrable investor harm, signals a new era of regulatory posture aimed at providing legal certainty while fostering economic competitiveness in the digital asset space.
about SEC Drops Gemini Earn Case, Shifts Crypto Enforcement StrategySharpLink Gaming Stakes $170M ETH on Linea for DeFi Yields
Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming has deployed $170 million worth of ETH to the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Linea, marking a significant step in its strategy to optimize on-chain yields and advance institutional adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi). The move, part of a planned $200 million multi-year commitment, aims to generate additional yield beyond standard staking rewards through restaking protocols and network incentives, positioning SharpLink at the forefront of a new on-chain paradigm for capital markets.
about SharpLink Gaming Stakes $170M ETH on Linea for DeFi YieldsTop 5 Crypto Airdrops Paid $4.5B in 2025 Despite Market Shift
While the cryptocurrency market witnessed Bitcoin and Ethereum surge to new all-time highs in 2025, the landscape for token airdrops—often dubbed ‘free money’ for users—underwent a significant recalibration. The top five airdrops of the year distributed a combined $4.5 billion in peak value to participants, a substantial figure yet markedly lower than the $19 billion recorded in 2024. This shift highlights a year of fewer high-profile distributions, led by emerging layer-1 networks like Story Protocol and Berachain, alongside established players such as Jupiter and Linea, even as most tokens experienced steep declines from their post-airdrop peaks.
about Top 5 Crypto Airdrops Paid $4.5B in 2025 Despite Market ShiftSEC Grants No-Action Relief for Fuse ENERGY Token
In a landmark decision that provides crucial regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted no-action relief to Fuse Crypto Limited, allowing the London-based energy-technology company to offer and sell its ENERGY token without registration. This ruling represents one of the clearest examples yet of the SEC distinguishing between utility tokens and investment products, following months of productive engagement between Fuse and the securities regulator that culminated in Monday’s announcement.
about SEC Grants No-Action Relief for Fuse ENERGY TokenSharpLink Gaming Q3 Profit Soars to $104M on Ethereum Strategy
SharpLink Gaming has reported explosive third-quarter growth, with net income surging to $104.27 million driven by Ethereum treasury strategies. The gaming company is accelerating its blockchain pivot with a $200 million deployment on ConsenSys’ Linea Layer 2 platform to boost decentralized finance yields, marking a dramatic transformation from its traditional gaming operations to blockchain-powered capital management.
about SharpLink Gaming Q3 Profit Soars to $104M on Ethereum StrategySharpLink’s ETH Bet Drives 1,100% Revenue Surge in Q3
SharpLink Gaming’s strategic bet on Ethereum has delivered spectacular results, with the company reporting a 1,100% year-over-year revenue surge in Q3 2025. The gaming company’s ETH treasury strategy propelled it to a $104.3 million net profit, reversing previous losses and establishing a new model for public companies holding crypto assets.
about SharpLink's ETH Bet Drives 1,100% Revenue Surge in Q3IRS Allows Tax-Free Staking for Crypto ETFs in New Safe Harbor
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have introduced a landmark safe harbor allowing crypto ETFs to stake digital assets without creating immediate tax liabilities. This regulatory clarity resolves longstanding concerns that prevented institutional participation in staking networks. The move aims to enhance investor benefits while maintaining America’s leadership in blockchain innovation.
about IRS Allows Tax-Free Staking for Crypto ETFs in New Safe HarborSenate Draft Gives CFTC Authority Over Crypto Spot Markets
A bipartisan Senate proposal would grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission explicit authority to regulate cryptocurrency spot markets, marking a significant step toward establishing clear regulatory frameworks for the digital asset industry. The draft legislation from Senate Agriculture Committee leaders John Boozman and Cory Booker requires exchanges, brokers, and dealers to register with the CFTC while protecting self-custody wallet rights, closing a major regulatory gap that has left most retail crypto trading without federal oversight.
about Senate Draft Gives CFTC Authority Over Crypto Spot MarketsU.S. Treasury Greenlights Crypto Staking for Wall Street Products
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have issued groundbreaking guidance creating a safe harbor for Wall Street crypto products to offer staking rewards, providing crucial regulatory clarity that could significantly boost institutional participation in proof-of-stake blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. Industry leaders are hailing the decision as a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption that removes longstanding legal barriers for traditional financial institutions.
about U.S. Treasury Greenlights Crypto Staking for Wall Street ProductsAnimoca Brands Plans Nasdaq Listing via $6B Merger
Hong Kong-based blockchain investment firm Animoca Brands has announced plans to go public on the Nasdaq through a reverse merger with fintech company Currenc Group. The deal, expected to close in 2026, would create what the company calls the world’s first publicly-listed digital assets conglomerate. Animoca was valued at $6 billion in its last funding round.
about Animoca Brands Plans Nasdaq Listing via $6B MergerCrypto Slumps After Fed Rate Cut, Trump-Xi Meeting
Major cryptocurrencies faced significant selling pressure Wednesday as the Federal Reserve’s mixed signals on future rate cuts rattled investors. Bitcoin and Ethereum both fell 3% following the central bank’s decision to cut rates by 25 basis points while indicating that further reductions in 2025 are far from certain. The market downturn coincided with growing institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure and escalating regulatory tensions over cryptocurrency inclusion in retirement accounts.
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