Former BitMEX CEO Pardoned, Now Focuses on Maelstrom Fund
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the offshore crypto exchange BitMEX, forecasts Bitcoin (BTC) could hit $250,000 this year, with Ethereum (ETH) poised to outperform Solana (SOL) during the upcoming altcoin season.
Hayes, a polarizing figure in crypto, faced legal troubles in 2022 for failing to implement anti-money laundering (AML) controls at BitMEX. After accepting a suspended sentence and fine, he received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump earlier this year. Now managing the family fund Maelstrom, Hayes remains a vocal commentator on digital assets.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Node-Friendly Scaling Solution for Ethereum
ZK-EVM Could Balance Scalability and Decentralization
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined an optimization plan for Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, addressing concerns that raising the Layer 1 (L1) gas limit could hinder full-node operations.
Critics argue that higher gas limits risk centralization by making nodes harder to run. Buterin suggests leveraging ZK-EVM technology to maintain decentralization while scaling—ensuring block construction and proof costs stay low enough to preserve censorship resistance.
Crypto Reshapes Finance: From IPOs to $230B Stablecoin Boom
Coinbase Joins S&P 500, JPMorgan Executes Public Chain Transaction
The past week marked a milestone for cryptocurrency adoption:
Coinbase became the first crypto firm added to the S&P 500.
Galaxy Digital debuted on Nasdaq, while eToro completed its IPO.
.JPMorgan processed its first public-chain transaction using Ondo Finance and Chainlink.
Industry events like Token2049 and Consensus 2025 further highlighted crypto’s growing mainstream influence.
Vitalik Buterin: The Unassuming Architect of Ethereum’s $314B Revolution
From T-Shirts to Transforming Finance
Vitalik Buterin, the Russian-Canadian programmer behind Ethereum, is often dubbed “V God” for his quiet yet transformative impact on blockchain. The $314B ecosystem he created has redefined finance, digital ownership, and governance—all while Buterin remains focused on Ethereum’s long-term societal potential.
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