US share of Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana trading volume falls below 45% as Asia's market share increases, signaling a shift in global crypto trading dynamics.
Major banks have begun conducting pilot programs and discussions around crypto and distributed ledger tools, driven partly by regulatory clarity and competitive pressure.
Ethereum Foundation announces major restructuring, refocusing efforts on Layer 1 scaling, blob efficiency, and user experience, while trimming staff and reshaping leadership.
Investor sentiment is beginning to splinter between safety and speculation. On one hand, Bitcoin is drawing serious institutional activity: Sberbank bonds, Metaplanet’s bulk buys, and self-custody surges all reinforce BTC’s role as a macro hedge.
Circle Internet, issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin USDC, expands its IPO to raise up to $896 million at a $7.2 billion valuation amid growing crypto sector momentum.