Coinbase ’doubles down’ on Solana with latest DEX acquisition

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly opposed a draft Senate bill concerning cryptocurrency, warning that it poses a threat to decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized equities, while also indicating potential overreach by the SEC. Senator Cynthia Lummis has suggested that discussions regarding the bill may be postponed.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly rejected the U.S. Senate Banking Committee's latest draft of the CLARITY Act, arguing that it would worsen the regulatory environment for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Armstrong expressed concerns about the bill's implications for crypto operations and innovation.

Coinbase has withdrawn its support for a proposed cryptocurrency market structure bill, with CEO Brian Armstrong citing numerous issues with the legislation. This decision reflects ongoing challenges in the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

Bitwise has officially listed Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Stockholm, providing local investors with regulated access to these cryptocurrencies through spot and staking-based products. This move marks a significant expansion of Bitwise's presence in the European market.

The Zcash Foundation announced the conclusion of an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which began with a subpoena regarding certain crypto asset offerings. This decision has led to a 12% increase in the price of Zcash's native token, ZEC, and a 39% surge in trading volume over the past 24 hours.

Solana's price has surged by 25% from its lowest level in December, coinciding with a significant increase in active addresses on the network, reaching a six-month high. This uptick in user engagement suggests growing interest and activity within the Solana ecosystem.

Solana has publicly criticized Ethereum's Layer 2 solution, Starknet, highlighting a significant disparity between its high valuation and low user activity. This critique raises concerns about the sustainability of such valuations in the cryptocurrency market.

Upexi has entered into a $36 million agreement with Hivemind Capital to enhance its holdings in Solana, a significant move that could reshape market dynamics and bolster investor confidence in the cryptocurrency. This deal follows Upexi's recent efforts to expand its treasury, which is already among the largest in the Solana ecosystem.