State Street and Citi reportedly eyeing crypto custody services

State Street and Citi are considering offering crypto custody services. According to a report from The Information, the banks aim to provide safekeeping solutions to institutional investors, traders, and large funds. A bank executive told the report that State Street plans to roll out crypto custody services next year. The institution is one of the […]

Pectra Testnet Announcement | Ethereum Foundation Blog

The Pectra network upgrade is scheduled to activate on Ethereum testnets! Pectra Overview It will go live on Holesky at epoch 115968 (Feb. 24, 21:55 UTC) and then on Sepolia at epoch 222464 (Mar. 5, 7:29 UTC). The Pectra testnet client releases are listed below. Once both testnets have successfully upgraded, a mainnet activation epoch […]

JPMorgan increases crypto holdings via ETFs, but stays cautious at $1 million

In its recent 13F form, JPMorgan reported $1 million in crypto exposure through exchange-traded funds (ETF) as of Dec. 31. This is nearly 69% more than the $595,326 it reported at th end of the third quarter of 2024. According to the filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), JPMorgan’s exposure to Bitcoin […]

4844 Data Challenge: Insights and Winners

In March 2024, the Ethereum network underwent a significant upgrade with the implementation of EIP-4844, an essential part of the Dencun hardfork, aimed at bolstering Ethereum’s role as a data availability layer. This upgrade introduced “blobs” of data, dramatically enhancing the scalability of Layer 2 solutions by increasing data availability by approximately 100 times. As […]

Cboe seeks SEC approval for staking in 21Shares Ethereum ETF

The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a Feb. 12 filing. If approved, the ETF would stake its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, allowing investors to earn staking rewards. Regulatory hurdles Staking is integral to […]

Scholarship America Presents Inaugural Irving Innovation Awards and Legacy Awards

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, November 12, Scholarship America proudly presented the inaugural Irving Innovation Awards as part of its annual gala, hosted at the Army & Navy Club in Washington, D.C. This special evening brought together a distinguished group of executives, philanthropists, and educational leaders to celebrate the transformative impact of Scholarship America’s programs […]

Six weeks until Devcon SEA in Bangkok

Why we come together Every two years, the Ethereum community comes together at Devcon to collaborate and build toward a more holistic, trustworthy, democratic, and decentralized future. Devcon isn’t about hype or speculation; it’s about creating a more free and open society where technology enhances human potential and aligns with our core values. For four […]