Thank you to the EFers that provided valuable input and feedback to the draft document: Bastian Aue, Vitalik Buterin, Bogdan Popa, Tomasz Stańczak, Fredrik Svantes, Yoav Weiss, Dankrad Feist, Tim Beiko, Nicolas Consigny, Nixo, Alex Stokes, Ladislaus, and Joseph Schweitzer. Thank you to kpk, Steakhouse Financial, and pcaversaccio for providing valuable and insightful input and
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Hong Kong has confirmed that its first regulated stablecoins are expected to enter circulation between the middle and second half of 2026 after two bank-backed institutions secured issuer licenses earlier this year. Summary Hong Kong expects its first regulated stablecoins to launch between mid and late 2026 after licensing two bank-backed issuers. The HKMA says
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Solana’s $600 target gains attention as Ansem points to meme coins, consumer apps, and perps as key growth drivers. Solana is once again part of market debate as traders assess whether SOL can reach $600 this cycle. The target gained traction after Ansem pointed to a new growth phase for the network. Last cycle, SOL
SoftBank Group shares have plunged more than 12% after reports suggested OpenAI is considering delaying its planned initial public offering until 2027 to preserve a potential valuation of up to $1 trillion. Summary SoftBank shares fell 12.5% after reports suggested OpenAI may delay its IPO until 2027. OpenAI is reportedly weighing a lower-valued IPO this
We’re thrilled to announce that internship applications are now open for the first-ever Ethereum Season of Internships! The Ethereum Season of Internships is a collection of paid, fully-remote summer internships offered across the Ethereum ecosystem. It is designed to help establish more paths for the next generation of contributors to connect with Ethereum projects and
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