‘Second Foundation’ account stirs debate over Ethereum Foundation’s future

Lido founder Konstantin Lomashuk shared an X profile called “Second Foundation,” which was created amid discussions about the effectiveness of the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) efforts for the ecosystem. However, Lomashuk clarified that no such entity has been created, and he would share his thoughts on the EF case soon. On Jan. 21, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik … Read more

Republicans seek to overturn IRS crypto broker rule

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Congressional Republicans are working to reverse new IRS guidelines that require so-called “custodial brokers” to report transactions.  Rep. Mike Carey and Sen. Ted Cruz this week introduced corresponding resolutions seeking to “roll back the disastrous IRS broker rule.”  The legislation comes … Read more

ZachXBT’s Withdrawal from Meme Coin Sparks Debate on Crypto Community Values

Crypto investigator ZachXBT finds himself at the center of controversy after receiving a substantial token supply as a reward for his work. While critics label his actions a rug pull, supporters argue that the ZACHXBT meme coin was created to ensure he receives deserved compensation. “ZachXBT is one of the backbones of our industry,” noted … Read more

Jupiter’s Jupuary Airdrop Goes Live for 2 Million Wallets on Solana

Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) finally launched its Jupuary airdrop today, with more than 2 million wallets eligible to receive JUP tokens.  Jupiter is distributing 700 million JUP worth around $500 million. The airdrop started today, but eligible users will have three months to claim their tokens.  The Highly Anticipated Jupuary Airdrop The Jupuary airdrop is … Read more

Moe Levin Speaks at WAGMI: Bitcoin’s $100K Growth, Meme Coin Experiments, and Trump’s Token Play

At the onset of Miami Blockchain Week, coinciding with the three-day WAGMI conference, Bitcoin.com News engaged in a conversation on Wednesday with Moe Levin, the event’s organizer, to glean perspectives on this year’s gathering. Levin touched on topics ranging from bitcoin crossing the $100,000 threshold to the phenomenon of meme coins, as well as the … Read more

Ledger co-founder kidnap rumor confuses wallet users

Panic spread across the crypto industry today with rumors of a personal safety situation involving an officer of Ledger, the world’s most popular crypto hardware wallet. In France, an active investigation involving Ledger co-founder Éric Larchevêque is reportedly ongoing. On social media, some users suspected a kidnapping or ransom situation. The tweet from Coin Academy’s … Read more