This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. We’re seemingly coming down to the wire for SEC approval of spot Solana ETFs, with the original seven prospective issuers filing amended S-1s in recent days and a newcomer (aka CoinShares) entering the race. Notably, every filing included language around staking, which, … Read more
BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria), Spain’s second-largest bank, is advising its wealthy clients to allocate up to 7% of their portfolio towards Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This is yet another sign that major banks and financial institutions that previously shunned crypto are warming up to the sector. BBVA Suggests Crypto Allocation BBVA reportedly advised … Read more
The total altcoin market cap has been consolidating within a bullish ascending triangle pattern for the past four years, Analysts suggest the market may undergo a final shakeout before a significant breakout. While some major altcoins show mixed performance, the overall pattern points to a potential major rally ahead. After a massive, four-year consolidation period, … Read more
Ripple USD stablecoin, RLUSD, is gaining traction, inching closer to a $500 million market cap milestone. According to a recent tweet by Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, a community X account that tracks the minting of RLUSD, 10 million RLUSD was minted in just the last 24 hours through the RLUSD Treasury, indicating rising demand. With recent … Read more
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, will soon integrate various financial services, enabling users to make payments and investments directly within the app. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said the platform’s estimated 600 million users will eventually “be able to transact [their] whole life on the platform,” from … Read more
Rosé’s “Apt.” breaks the longevity record for a K-pop song on the Adult Contemporary chart, … More previously held by BTS, by spending 21 weeks on the ranking. PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 26: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Rosé of South Korean girl group BLACKPINK attends the … Read more
Marshall Long, an OG bitcoiner, recounted how he had to resort to stablecoins to send a remittance to a worker’s family in Iran. Long noted that stablecoins, rather than bitcoin, are more useful during times of strenuous conflict due to the availability of fiat ramps. Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin, Completed This Tricky Remittance A story posted … Read more
Ethereum price stalls near $2,530 even as cofounder Joseph Lubin lays out a thesis that could justify a jump to $50,000. His latest framework recasts ETH as a “digital trust” commodity and “energy” for AI-driven protocols. This view, Lubin argues, still falls short of the asset’s true long‑term value. On June 18, 2025, Lubin posted … Read more
Ethereum is currently facing a pivotal moment as it continues to consolidate below the $3,000 level. Bulls are targeting a breakout above this key resistance zone, which could trigger a major upward move. However, broader market conditions remain fragile. Geopolitical tensions—particularly the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran—continue to create a high-risk macroeconomic environment, leading … Read more
Ohio’s HB 116 offers tax exemption on Bitcoin payments under $200 and mining protections. Ohio pursues Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bills, following Arizona and New Hampshire models. Multiple U.S. states and countries move to establish Bitcoin reserves and legal frameworks. The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a landmark “Bitcoin Rights” bill with significant bipartisan support, … Read more