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Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain
Far from making zero-knowledge rollups obsolete, the Beam Chain would make them work better, says Polygon. zkSync builder Matter Labs is also bullish.

Gary Gensler, We Won’t Miss You
But, let’s face it, crypto’s regulatory uncertainty isn’t all your fault.

U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto
A Texas federal court has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. This adds a significant legal loss to the crypto legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the same day he announced his January departure.

Crypto Foe and SEC Chair Gary Gensler Will Quit When Trump Takes Office

Bitcoin Retail Investor Selling Signals Coming Pullback, but There Might be a Catch
Dubbed “smart money” of late, retail bitcoiners are starting to sell, but exchange balances are falling, suggesting plenty of buyers.

Jito Token Holders Slated for Payday Under TipRouter Proposal
Investors in Jito’s JTO token could soon start collecting native yield on top of their holdings.

Crypto for Advisors: 2024 – Bitcoin’s Year?
2024 has been a year of significant progress for the crypto industry, as bitcoin adoption has reached new heights and regulatory clarity has emerged. In this wrap-up, we will take a closer look at the key events and trends that have shaped the crypto space.

Why We Need Decentralized AI
As AI continues to expand its influence, the need for more transparent, accessible, and sustainable development models becomes increasingly urgent, says William Ogden Moore, a research analyst at Grayscale Investments.

Payments Giant Stripe Brings Crypto Services to Aptos as Circle's USDC Stablecoin Launch on the Network
The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH Gains 13.1%, Leading Index Higher from Wednesday
Ethereum Classic was also among the top performers, gaining 9.4%.