Ethereum has added a new independent research organization backed by Joe Lubin, Bitmine, and Sharplink, bringing together five former Ethereum Foundation researchers. Summary Ethlabs launches with backing from Joe Lubin, Bitmine, Sharplink, and other Ethereum ecosystem contributors. Five former Ethereum Foundation researchers have joined the nonprofit to focus on core protocol research. The organization will
In Morgan Stanley ETF news, the asset manager filed amended S-1 registration statements with the SEC on June 18, 2026, for spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, both priced at a 0.14% annual sponsor fee, undercutting every existing US competitor in both categories. The filings also introduce staking provisions that turn these into yield-generating instruments rather
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders designed to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare federal agencies for the potential security risks posed by future quantum machines. Summary Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare agencies for future encryption risks. The orders direct intelligence officials to assess
Thanks to the newly passed U.S. Senate housing affordability bill, the Federal Reserve may be heading toward a formal ban from instituting a digital dollar in the form of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), despite the fact the Fed wasn’t working on such a project. Republican politicians had embraced an aggressive opposition campaign against
Strive has purchased 759 Bitcoin for roughly $50 million, recording its largest weekly acquisition in months and surpassing Strategy’s latest BTC purchase. Summary Strive bought 759 BTC for roughly $50 million, increasing its holdings to 19,864 Bitcoin. The weekly purchase exceeded Strategy’s 520 BTC acquisition, a rare lead over the largest corporate holder. Backed by
Bitmine has purchased another 52,203 ETH worth about $90 million, bringing its holdings to 4.7% of Ethereum’s total supply. Summary Bitmine purchased 52,203 ETH worth about $90 million, lifting its holdings to 4.7% of Ethereum’s supply. Tom Lee said the company remains close to its 5% ETH ownership target despite challenging market conditions. Staked ETH
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Monday aimed at cementing U.S. dominance in quantum computing while accelerating the federal government’s transition to encryption that can withstand quantum attacks. The move carries significant implications for Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, which has long been warned that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could crack the
Fomo has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round that values the crypto trading platform at $550 million after attracting more than 625,000 users and generating $4 billion in trading volume within its first year. Summary Fomo raised $75 million in a Series B round led by Index Ventures, reaching a $550 million
New nonprofit research and development lab brings together a group of senior technical contributors from the Ethereum Foundation to ready the network for step-function wave of adoption from institutions, agentic finance and DeFi Ethlabs to reinforce foundational commitments to credible neutrality, censorship resistance and security NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A coordinated group
SpaceX stock has fallen more than 10% in early U.S. trading after analysts initiated coverage without assigning a price target, adding to investor concerns about the company’s valuation following its record-breaking market debut. Summary SpaceX stock fell more than 10% after KeyBanc initiated coverage with a neutral rating and no price target. KeyBanc cited balanced
