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Paul Sztorc: Scaling Bitcoin With Sidechains
The developer’s proposal (BIP 300) for “Drive Chains” (sidechains) on Bitcoin – meant to allow greater collaboration with other chains – was met with fierce opposition from some Bitcoiners this year. Sztorc says the community hasn’t been innovating fast enough.

Investment Giant Franklin Templeton’s CEO Holds Bitcoin, Ether and Other Tokens in Her Portfolio: Report
Jenny Johnson added she believes a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will be a better way of gaining BTC exposure as opposed to direct investment.

28 Indian Crypto Service Providers Have Registered With Country’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit
In March, India's Finance Ministry mandated that crypto businesses will have to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Tokens Linked to Terra Shoot 70% on Bitcoin Linking, Burn Program
These tokens have been among the strongest performers among the top hundred tokens by market capitalization in the past week.

UK Lawmakers Urge Lower Digital Pound Holding Limits
They also want the government to tweak plans to make sure the CBDC’s design won’t preclude the possibility of paying interest on the digital pound.

Coinbase, MicroStrategy Jump as Bitcoin Rallies
Bitcoin is trading at levels not seen since April 2022, shrugging off a tough year marked by several implosions and regulatory clampdowns.

Bitcoin Market-Neutral Bets Offer 10% Return as BTC Tops $41K, Analysts Say
The "basis trade," a standout in the 2020/2021 bull market, is hinting at a resurgence, one observer said, referring to the rising futures premium.

Bitcoin’s Price Rise to $41K Buoyed by $200M in Weekend Short Liquidations
Overall market capitalization has risen 3% in the past 24 hours to reach a level previously seen in April 2022.

Bitcoin Tops $42K as Crypto Market Recovers to Pre-Terra Levels
Ether also rose past $2,200 for the first time in months.

BlackRock Ether ETF Prospectus Gets Filed With SEC
The asset management giant last week registered the iShares Ethereum Trust, and via Nasdaq sought approval from the SEC for the new vehicle.
