Jamie Dimon announced during JP Morgan's investor day that the bank will soon allow customers to buy Bitcoin but will not provide custody services. This marks a shift in the bank's stance on cryptocurrencies, as Dimon has previously criticized Bitcoin as a "fraud" and "pet rock."

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on ETF proposals for tracking Solana's price from 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, and Canary Capital. The SEC cited the need to further review legal and policy issues, emphasizing that the delays do not indicate approval or rejection likelihood.

The Senate's stablecoin bill, known as the GENIUS Act, has regained momentum after a failed vote. Key Democrats have now supported the bill, which is expected to pass soon. The bill aims to establish a legal framework for issuing stablecoins in the US.

Meme coins are once again surging, with Pepe, Dogwifhat, Floki, Bonk, and Fartcoin all experiencing significant gains in the past 24 hours. This rally reflects renewed investor interest in speculative assets, particularly those driven by retail enthusiasm and social media virality.

Elton John criticizes the UK government's AI copyright proposal, calling it "criminal" and accusing officials of "committing theft" from artists. The proposal would allow AI developers to train models on creative works without permission.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized World Liberty Financial's inadequate response to a Senate inquiry about its business practices, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and national security risks. The company, partially owned by President Trump, faces investigations over possible violations of government ethics requirements.

Coinbase's stock surged 9% after being added to the S&P 500 and receiving an analyst upgrade, despite recent data breach and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Benchmark Equity Research raised its target price to $301, anticipating increased investment inflows due to S&P 500 inclusion.

Eric Council Jr. from Alabama was sentenced to 14 months in prison for his involvement in hacking the SEC's account to falsely announce Bitcoin ETF approval. He used a fake ID to secure a replacement SIM card, allowing access to the @SECGov account on X (formerly Twitter).

Asprey Studio has reimagined Albrecht Dürer's "The Rhinoceros" as 11 sterling silver sculptures, each with a digital inscription on the Bitcoin blockchain. The sculptures, created in partnership with the British Museum, feature a unique parent/child inscription for provenance. The process of making the silver sculptures involves digital sculpting and welding pieces together over several months.

Lyft has confirmed its partnership with Bee Maps, a decentralized mapping platform using Hivemapper infrastructure. The rideshare company utilizes street-level mapping data to enhance routing and navigation for its autonomous vehicle strategy. Bee Maps rewards contributors with its native HONEY token for uploading street imagery via AI-powered dashcams.