BlackRock, Grayscale, Bitwise File Updated 19B Forms in Rush for Ethereum ETF

All the updated forms removed the provisions for staking ether, which some say was causing a regulatory roadblock.Source

FTX Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Being Transferred to New Prison: WSJ

The location of the new prison is undisclosed as of early Thursday, but is thought to be in California, WSJ said. He is likely to be placed in a medium-security prison.Source

U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support

The crypto industry recorded its biggest-ever U.S. policy win on Wednesday when the House of Representatives approved a wide-reaching bill to establish regulations for digital assets markets, recording a 279-136 vote that saw Democrats crossing party lines to support it.Source

Audrey Tang: Learning From Taiwan’s Digital Civic Experimentation

The island-country’s digital minister has radical ideas for using open-source technology to provide public goods. Her approach is called Plurality and it’s gaining attention across the world. Daniel Kuhn meets her.Source

AI-Focused Tokens Edge Higher Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Results

FET, RNDR, TAO and AGIX gained even as the broader market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index saw a slight decline during the day.Source

SEC’s Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?

The White House is “eager” to work on a crypto bill. That was the sentiment of its latest statement on Wednesday, putting the administration on-the-record again about wanting new digital assets policies to protect investors. But U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler – the securities watchdog President Joe Biden hired as a member of his transition team and a key regulator – says don’t bother.Source

U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill as a standalone piece of legislation for the first time.Source

The Protocol: EIGEN Riches Tempt Ethereum Devs, Even as ETF Approval Nears

There’s been tension among members of the Ethereum developer community – even though the ETH price is mooning due to growing anticipation that U.S. regulators might give the green light to spot ether ETFs.Source

UK Sets July 4 Date for Election Likely to Oust Conservative Party, Spelling Uncertainty for Crypto Hub Plans

The Labour Party has been silent on crypto, but said it is interested in promoting tokenization in the country.Source