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Blockchains
Hardware Tariffs Threaten U.S. Crypto Mining Returns, Analysts Warn
Chinese crypto rig makers’ U.S. expansion to dodge tariffs could redirect mining capital, but won’t threaten Bitcoin’s core, Luxor’s COO says.

Research & Opinion
Stablecoins Are Vulnerable to Real Security Risks: Chainalysis
Both centralized and decentralized stablecoins face risks that can ripple through the crypto ecosystem, according to the analytics firm.

Blockchains
Fighting MEV Spam Bots Is Vital to Scaling Blockchains: Flashbots
Maximal extractable value (MEV) is now the ‘dominant limit to scaling blockchains’ according to the research group.

Blockchains
Internet Computer Woos Blockchain Devs with Solana Access as Onchain Activity Slides
ICP-based smart contracts can now send and receive data from the Solana network without relying on bridges or third-party tools.

TradFi & Fintech
3iQ Launches One of North America’s First XRP ETFs on Toronto Stock Exchange
Backed by Ripple, the XRPQ fund has launched with 0% management fees.

DeFi
Hyperwave Unveils Liquid HLP Token with Zero Fees for Three Months
Decentralized finance protocol Hyperwave has launched a new liquid token that accrues yield from Hyperliquid’s market-making vault.

CeFi
Jump Crypto Is Back, Pretends Community Forgot About Terra
Jump Crypto, a firm best known for quietly repegging TerraUSD without disclosing it, has reintroduced itself on X as a pioneer of decentralized finance.

DeFi
1inch Exploit Victims Asked to KYC for Compensation Under Proposed Plan
Following the October 2024 attack on 1inch, a proposed compensation plan requires users to verify their identities, but only those who reported the theft to authorities will qualify.

Research & Opinion
Tokenized Treasuries Surge to $5.6 Billion, Fueling Growth in RWAs: CoinGecko
The boom is being driven by rising investor demand for real-world returns.

Regulation & Politics
GENIUS Act Gains Senate Approval, But Key Regulatory Questions Remain
While House Democrats don’t have the same power to block stablecoin legislation that their Senate counterparts did, the process will likely be slow.




