Arizona’s legislature has passed a bill establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, making it the first state to do so. The bill, which saw votes largely split along party lines, allows the state treasury to invest public funds in Bitcoin. The legislation is now awaiting approval from the Governor.
Fidelity Digital Assets’ Q2 outlook highlights contrasting trends for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Despite Bitcoin’s recent decline from its all-time high, Fidelity anticipates a period of stability. Conversely, the report suggests potential growth opportunities for Ethereum. The analysis is based on market performance in the first quarter, offering insights into the future of these leading cryptocurrencies.
Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long alleges the US Federal Reserve is enacting policies that favor big banks in the stablecoin market, despite claims of easing crypto regulations. She criticized the Fed for rescinding some restrictive crypto policies while maintaining a rule from January 2023 that restricts banks from directly interacting with digital assets. This, according to Long, creates an uneven playing field that benefits established financial institutions over newer crypto-focused entities.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a leadership restructuring aimed at improving strategic execution and internal operations. This new model clarifies the roles of its co-executive directors and separates the functions of the management team from the board of directors. The changes are intended to better support the development of Ethereum (ETH).
Mastercard is expanding its payment capabilities by integrating stablecoins into its network. Partnering with crypto and fintech companies like OKX and Nuvei, the company will allow consumers to spend stablecoins and merchants to receive them. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional payment systems and digital currencies, creating a comprehensive framework for wallet enablement and card functionalities.
Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could reach $120,000 in the second quarter of 2025. The forecast, released by the bank’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, suggests the increase will be driven by asset reallocations and shifts in investment flows.
Solstice Labs is set to launch USX, a Solana-native stablecoin, on April 28, 2025. Built for transparent yield, the stablecoin aims to offer users a new option within the Solana ecosystem. The announcement was made via Chainwire.
The article highlights the allure of crypto pre-sales, explaining them as early-stage investment chances to acquire tokens before their public launch, often at discounted prices. It suggests these pre-sales are a common strategy for early investors seeking significant returns. The article also implicitly promotes DexBoss, a DeFi platform, as a potential investment opportunity for next-generation traders.
Coinbase Asset Management is launching the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF) on May 1st. The fund targets institutional investors globally and aims for annual net returns between 4% and 8% through a conservative investment strategy. This new offering provides institutional investors access to Bitcoin-based yield opportunities within a regulated framework.
Tether’s tokenized gold product, XAUT, has reached a record backing of over 7.7 tons of gold, according to its first official attestation. With a market capitalization of $770 million, the token is priced at $3,123.57. This surge coincides with increased global demand for safe-haven assets, reflecting investor interest in gold as a store of value.