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Summary gm, Vitalik Buterin proposed EIP-7983 to implement a 16.77 million gas cap for Ethereum transactions to enhance security and compatibility with zkVMs. Meanwhile, Mercado Bitcoin announced plans to tokenize $200 million in real-world assets on XRP Ledger, highlighting the growing RWA market that Boston Consulting Group projects could

Summary gm, Ondo Finance acquired Oasis Pro to expand into the US tokenized securities market, positioning itself to compete with Robinhood in offering tokenized stocks to American investors. Meanwhile, a dormant Bitcoin whale made headlines by moving 80,000 BTC (approximately $8.6 billion) that had remained untouched for 14

Summary gm, Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill to ease crypto tax burdens, including a $300 "de minimis" exemption for transactions and clarifications on staking rewards taxation. Bitcoin briefly touched $110,000 before facing resistance and pulling back to around $108,000, while market observers were captivated

Summary gm, Ripple and Circle applied for national banking licenses from the OCC, signaling a strategic push for regulatory legitimacy in the crypto space. The launch of the first-ever U.S. Solana staking ETF generated $12 million in first-day inflows, marking a milestone for yield-generating crypto investment vehicles. Meanwhile, Bitcoin

Summary gm, Ripple applied for a national banking charter from the OCC, joining Circle in seeking federal oversight for stablecoin operations, which prompted a 3% increase in XRP's price. Meanwhile, the launch of REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF marked a milestone as the first U.S. staking ETF, generating

Summary gm, The SEC approved Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund conversion to an ETF that will hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano, marking a pivotal regulatory shift for multi-asset crypto funds. Simultaneously, Circle has applied to establish a federally regulated national trust bank to manage USDC reserves,