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Lakshya Baskar

I specialize in Web3 and crypto writing, producing clear, research-driven content on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and market trends.

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CFTC

CFTC Chair Signals Crypto Perpetual Futures Launch Within Weeks

Michael Selig, the current head of the United States’ Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that the organization will be addressing crypto perpetual futures soon. He stated it during a panel discussion at the Milken Institute on Tuesday. Selig emphasized the organization’s goal of introducing “true perpetual futures” into the United

March 4, 2026 2 mins read
Donald Trump

Trump Backs U.S. Clarity Act, Accuses Major Banks of Undermining GENIUS

The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, urged lawmakers to enact the U.S. Clarity Act, which links the economic prowess of the country with clear crypto rules. In a speech to lawmakers and industry representatives, Trump urged them to enact the Clarity Act to bring clarity to crypto

March 4, 2026 2 mins read
Bitmex

Pardoned BitMEX Cofounder Pledges £20 Million to London Maths Institute

According to a British magazine, Times Higher Education, Ben Delo, a former BitMEX co-founder, made a significant pledge to the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS), a private research body in London.The former BitMEX co-founder has already donated £10 million to Lims. This aims to raise a further £20 million

March 3, 2026 2 mins read
Vitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Changes to Limit MEV Extraction

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has put forward a proposal that is focused on limiting the extractable values that miners and validators are able to extract from the Ethereum network. He explained that the current rules that govern block construction give builders a great deal of freedom in how they order

March 3, 2026 2 mins read
CBDC

U.S. Senate Housing Bill Links Affordability Reforms With CBDC Restrictions

A move by US Senate Democrats and Republicans to pass a wide-ranging housing bill. They added a new section that prohibits the Federal Reserve from launching a retail central bank digital currency, or CBDC. The section of the bill would prevent the Fed from launching a digital version of the

March 3, 2026 2 mins read
Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Shanghai Authorities Integrate Cargo Data on Blockchain

Hong Kong and Shanghai trade authorities have agreed to leverage the use of blockchain technology in order to record cargo data in a bid to modernize cross-border logistics. The move is aimed at increasing transparency in the logistics industry, thereby reducing paperwork among traders in the two cities. According to

March 2, 2026 2 mins read
JP Morgan

JPMorgan Sees Mid-Year Approval for Crypto Bill as Second-Half Catalyst

According to Wu Blockchain’s recent X post, JPMorgan analysts stated that a crypto market structure bill in the US may pass by mid-2026. This offering a positive catalyst in the second half of the year. Lawmakers introduced the crypto market structure bill, also known as the CLARITY Act. This is

March 2, 2026 2 mins read
X

X Allows Paid Crypto Promotions but Restricts Ads in EU and UK

The announcement came from the social media site itself, saying they updated the advertising rules to include branded content for crypto. This only applies if the accounts are in official paid partnership programs. Creators get to share promo posts about crypto products, but they have to label them clearly as

March 2, 2026 2 mins read
Senate Democrats Urge Federal Review of Binance Compliance Controls

Senate Democrats Urge Federal Review of Binance Compliance Controls

The Senate Democrats from the U.S. Senate issued a formal letter requesting that the Department of Justice and the Treasury Department conduct a comprehensive investigation into Binance’s sanctions compliance and illicit finance controls. The lawmakers are concerned regarding reported transaction flows to entities affiliated with sanctioned Iranian groups. The senators

February 28, 2026 3 mins read