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Ethereum’s Ambitious Plan to Scale TPS to 2,000 with 100x Gas Limit Boost
Dankrad Feist, a researcher from Ethereum, has unveiled a four-year plan to increase the blockchain’s gas limit by 100x. This ambitious move could potentially raise Ethereum’s transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000, significantly improving the blockchain’s scalability and performance. The plan aims to enhance Ethereum’s efficiency, paving the way for a more robust and faster …
Sohrab Khawas·28 Apr 20251 min
Nexo Returns to the U.S. Market with New Offerings
Nexo has officially reentered the U.S. market, offering high-yield crypto savings accounts, asset-backed credit lines, and trading and liquidity services for both retail and institutional clients. The announcement was made at a special business event, attended by figures such as Donald Trump Jr. This comes after Nexo’s partial exit in late 2022, when it stopped …
Nidhi Kolhapur·28 Apr 20251 min
Grayscale Urges SEC to Approve Staking for Ethereum ETFs
Grayscale recently met with the SEC’s crypto task force, urging for approval to allow Ethereum staking through its ETFs. The company emphasized that $61 million in rewards have been missed due to current regulations. Grayscale is requesting an update to its Form 19b-4 filings for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini …
Qadir AK·28 Apr 20251 min
BlackRock Doubles Down: $240M in Bitcoin, $54M in Ethereum Bought Today
Asset management giant BlackRock made major moves today, purchasing $240 million worth of Bitcoin and an additional $54 million in Ethereum. These large-scale acquisitions signal BlackRock’s growing confidence in the long-term value of digital assets. With institutional demand heating up, the company’s aggressive buying spree adds weight to the ongoing crypto market rally. BlackRock’s latest …
Qadir AK·26 Apr 20251 min
Short NewsSwiss National Bank Says No to Bitcoin Reserves
Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel announced at the 2025 General Assembly that the bank has rejected adding Bitcoin to its reserves. He pointed to concerns over liquidity and volatility risks as the main reasons for the decision. However, the SNB still has indirect Bitcoin exposure through its investments in companies like Tesla, MARA …
Elena R·26 Apr 20251 min
Semler Scientific’s Bitcoin Boost: 111 BTC Acquired for $10M
Semler Scientific has made a significant move by purchasing 111 Bitcoins for $10 million. This purchase has yielded a 23.5% return year-to-date. With this addition, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings now reach 3,303 BTC. This strategic investment showcases Semler Scientific’s commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency portfolio and capitalizing on the digital asset’s growth.
Elena R·25 Apr 20251 min
Ethereum Plans 4x Gas Limit Rise to Improve Performance
Ethereum developers are proposing a 4x increase in the gas limit to 150M for the upcoming Fusaka hard fork. This adjustment aims to boost Layer 1 (L1) execution, enabling the network to manage more transactions with greater efficiency. By raising the gas limit, Ethereum seeks to enhance its overall performance, ensuring smoother operations and better …
Elena R·25 Apr 20251 min
Short NewsBitcoin Suisse Board Member Urges Swiss Central Bank to Hold Bitcoin
A Bitcoin Suisse board member has proposed that the Swiss central bank consider adding Bitcoin to its reserves. The suggestion highlights the potential advantages of including the cryptocurrency in the country’s financial strategy. By diversifying its assets, the Swiss central bank could benefit from Bitcoin’s growth, reinforcing Switzerland’s role as a pioneer in adopting digital …
Qadir AK·25 Apr 20251 min
CME Group to Launch XRP Futures on May 19
CME Group has announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory approval. The new offering will include both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP), giving market participants flexible trading options. XRP futures will expand CME’s crypto product lineup, which already includes Bitcoin, Ether, and recently launched SOL …
Nidhi Kolhapur·24 Apr 20251 min