Proof of Stake (PoS)

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DeFi Dev Corp. Becomes First Public Company to Integrate Solana Liquid Staking Into Treasury Strategy

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DeFi Development Corp. has become the first publicly traded company to adopt Solana-based liquid staking tokens (LSTs), integrating Sanctum’s technology to enhance its SOL treasury management and validator operations. Sanctum Partnership Sees DeFi Dev Corp. Embrace Solana LSTs DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has announced the adoption of liquid staking token (LST) technology, marking a … Read more

Bitstamp Launches Staking for Ethereum and Cardano for UK Customers

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced that UK customers can now stake ethereum ( ETH) and cardano ( ADA) on its platform, currently offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.1% for ETH and 1% for ADA. The staking process is designed to be simple and secure, allowing users to earn rewards by delegating their crypto … Read more

Solana Chain Extension Sonic SVM Introduces New Token Burn Program

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Sonic SVM, the first SVM chain extension on Solana, has announced the introduction of a new SONIC burn program aimed at enhancing the token’s value accrual mechanism. This strategic redesign replaces the previous burning model with a buy-and-lock system, where 50% of all transaction fees will be used to purchase SONIC tokens from the open … Read more

Everstake to SEC: Non-Custodial Staking Shouldn’t Be Regulated as Securities

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Everstake has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify that non-custodial staking should not be regulated as a securities transaction. The meeting comes amid rising regulatory uncertainty that threatens to undermine the foundational role of staking in blockchain networks. Everstake Defends Non-Custodial Model for Staking in SEC Talks Amid growing tension between … Read more

Crypto Council Letter Urges SEC to Provide Clarity on Staking

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The organization is a collection of more than thirty crypto firms that lobby public institutions for better regulation of the industry. Industry Leaders Call on SEC to Define Rules for Crypto Staking The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), an advocacy group for more favorable crypto regulation, submitted a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange … Read more

Lombard, Eigenlayer Partner to Bring Bitcoin Restaking to Ethereum Ecosystem

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Lombard has partnered with Eigenlayer and the Eigen Foundation to integrate bitcoin into Eigenlayer’s restaking ecosystem. This marks the first time bitcoin (via Lombard’s LBTC) will be used as collateral for decentralized services on Ethereum. Lombard’s LBTC Integrates With Eigenlayer, Unlocking New Bitcoin Utility The collaboration enables bitcoin (BTC) holders to restake LBTC, earning yield … Read more

SOL Strategies Secures $500M to Increase Solana Holdings

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The funds were raised via convertible notes and will be used to purchase and subsequently stake solana tokens with the goal of generating yield. Half-Billion Dollar Bet: SOL Strategies Gets Cash to Bulk up Solana Stash Canadian crypto company SOL Strategies has secured a $500 million convertible note facility from New York-based investment firm ATW … Read more

Janover’s Solana Hoard Now Over 163K as Firm Accelerates Staking Strategy

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Publicly traded firm Janover disclosed the acquisition of 80,567 SOL for $10.5 million in its latest announcement. The company added that it will “begin staking its newly acquired SOL immediately.” From Nasdaq to Node Operator—Janover Stakes Its Claim on Solana Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR), a publicly traded company that operates an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered online … Read more

Babylon and Axelar Bring Bitcoin Staking to Over 70 Chains

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Babylon Labs also unveiled the Babylon Genesis mainnet, a layer one blockchain powered by its native token “baby.” Seventy Chains and Counting: Bitcoin Staking Expands With Mainnet Launch and New Integration Four-billion-dollar bitcoin staking protocol Babylon and blockchain interoperability platform Axelar announced on Thursday, an integration that will provide self-custodial bitcoin ( BTC) staking to … Read more

Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Staking Guidance for Crypto Exchanges and Funds

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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued new regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and SFC-authorized virtual asset funds (VA Funds) regarding the provision and engagement in staking services. Recognizing the potential benefits of staking for enhancing blockchain security and allowing investors to earn yields, the SFC’s guidance … Read more