Ethena Labs and Securitize enable 24/7 swaps between USDtb and BlackRock’s BUIDL

A Bitcoin user accidentally shelled out a jaw-dropping $60,000 in transaction fees—yes, you read that right—because of a misunderstanding about how fee adjustments work. The article explains how the "Replace-by-Fee" (RBF) feature, which lets users bump up fees to speed up transactions, can backfire if you don’t grasp the nitty-gritty of how fees are calculated. It also offers tips to avoid making the same costly mistake.

Bitcoin's price has risen 10% in the past week, reaching $95,500, but strong resistance has prevented it from breaking the $100,000 barrier since February. Despite the recent rally, the cryptocurrency lacks a clear catalyst to push it past this key psychological level.

US lawmakers are drafting a Senate version of a crypto market structure bill, which could bring new regulations to digital assets. While this signals progress, it might also add more complexity to an already uncertain regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies.

Editor’s Note: Crypto regulation in the US has been messy and slow, leaving businesses and investors in limbo. If this bill moves forward, it could either clarify the rules—or just create more confusion. Either way, it’s a big deal because clearer laws could shape how crypto grows (or struggles) in the US for years to come.

Solana's price has taken a 13% hit over the past week, dropping it to a crucial on-chain support zone between $145 and $147. Analysts at Glassnode are eyeing this level as a potential turning point, where buyers might step in to halt further declines. The big question now is whether this support will hold or if the slide continues.

Editor’s Note: For crypto traders and Solana holders, this isn’t just another dip—it’s a test of whether the network’s underlying investor base is strong enough to prop up the price. If the support cracks, it could signal deeper trouble ahead. But if it holds, it might reassure the market that Solana’s recent rally wasn’t just a fluke. Either way, it’s a moment worth watching.

Ethena Labs and Securitize have teamed up to let investors swap between BlackRock’s tokenized treasury fund (BUIDL) and Ethena’s stablecoin (USDtb) anytime, day or night. This is the first time institutional and DeFi users can seamlessly trade these assets 24/7, bridging traditional finance with crypto in a way that wasn’t possible before.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a small but meaningful step toward making traditional financial assets (like U.S. Treasuries) as fluid and accessible as crypto. For institutions and DeFi traders alike, it means more flexibility and fewer barriers when moving between "real-world" yield and stablecoins. It’s another sign that Wall Street and crypto are slowly but surely learning to play nice.