India's crypto users turn to offshore exchanges as local platforms lose out
Chainalysis reports that just 0.7% of India's crypto exchange inflows reach local platforms. Most user funds are sent to offshore exchanges, a trend driven by tax rules and regulatory hurdles. Brazil, meanwhile, sees its domestic exchanges gain ground.
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Lido's new staking route raises entry bond for Ethereum validators
Lido's proposed Community Staking Module would require a 32 ETH bond-over 13 times the current default-potentially improving fee efficiency for large operators but introducing new capital and timing trade-offs before mainnet launch
SEC clears way for 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures ETPs
The SEC has approved Cboe BZX's rule change for VS Trust's 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures products. This opens the door for higher-leverage crypto ETPs, but key questions about registration and trading remain.
Fed rate hikes split stablecoin profits and Bitcoin borrowing costs
When the Fed raises rates, stablecoin issuers make more from their reserves, but companies borrowing to buy Bitcoin pay more. The impact depends on how each business handles interest rates and reserves.
