Ether price has significantly underperformed in 2025, but institutional demand for Ethereum staking is growing, says Lido Foundation’s Kean Gilbert. Ether has significantly underperformed Bitcoin and other digital assets this market cycle, but growing institutional interest in Ethereum staking is driving demand for custody solutions to support a wider range of investors, according to Kean Gilbert, head of institutional relations at the Lido Ecosystem Foundation. On May 27, Komainu, a regulated digital asset custody provider, began offering custody support for Lido Staked ETH (stETH), which is Ethereum’s largest staking token, accounting for 27% of all staked Ether (ETH). The custody solutions are available for institutional investors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Jersey, the autonomous self-governing territory of the British Islands. Read more
Over the next 10 to 20 years, Bitcoin price could increase by another 100X. At least that’s what one early BTC investor believes. Key takeaways: Brad Mills forecasts a 100X Bitcoin rally driven by institutional adoption, halving-induced scarcity, and retail-focused technology developments. The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, initiated with 200,000 BTC, marks a policy shift toward long-term government-held Bitcoin monetary policy. Read more
Gemini is set to receive approval from Malta, while Coinbase is expected to get the green light from Luxembourg, according to Reuters. Crypto exchanges Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly set to secure licenses to operate in the European Union, marking a significant step in their expansion under the newly implemented Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. Gemini is on track to receive approval from Malta, while Coinbase is expected to obtain its license through Luxembourg, Reuters reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. A Coinbase spokesperson declined to comment on the specific application but told Reuters that Luxembourg is a “well-respected global financial center.” Read more