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Everstake’s journey began as an experimental project while Vasylchuk was building a cryptocurrency exchange. As a software developer with a background in payments and banking, he was focused on making blockchain technology faster and more practical for financial institutions. However, the limitations of early proof-of-work networks, including slow transaction speeds, led him to explore proof-of-stake (PoS) solutions. “When I first saw EOS, it was mind-blowing—transactions in under two seconds. That’s when I realized we were getting closer to the speed financial systems require,” Vasylchuk explained. His team became deeply involved in optimizing blockchain performance, and developing techniques to improve network efficiency. The success of these innovations led Everstake to emerge as a validator for multiple blockchains, evolving into a full-scale infrastructure provider for over 80 blockchain projects today. Everstake’s role goes beyond staking; it acts as a crucial infrastructure layer for blockchains, bridges, and decentralized applications. “We’re not just validators. We support blockchain ecosystems, ensure security, and help new networks scale,” Vasylchuk emphasized. With staking becoming a mainstream feature in crypto, validators face increasing operational and security challenges. Managing thousands of keys and servers requires rigorous risk management processes to prevent costly mistakes. Vasylchuk noted that Everstake maintains an uptime of nearly 99.9%, a testament to its dedication to reliability. “The biggest challenge isn’t running existing blockchains, it’s onboarding new testnets. New networks come with design flaws and bugs, and choosing the right emerging blockchain to support requires careful technical evaluation,” he said. To strengthen institutional confidence, Everstake recently secured SOC 2 Type 1 certification, a widely recognized security standard. While retail stakers trust the company based on its long-standing reputation, institutional investors require additional verification. “For many institutions, it’s not about whether they trust us, it’s a requirement. Without the certification, they simply cannot work with us,” Vasylchuk explained. Ethereum has seen a steady 4% increase in staked ETH over the past year, signaling long-term confidence in PoS networks. Vasylchuk believes this growth will continue, drawing comparisons to Solana, where over 65% of tokens are staked. “Ethereum staking is still relatively low at 27%, meaning there’s significant room for growth. Looking at networks like Solana, we expect Ethereum’s staking percentage to increase substantially,” he noted. Beyond Ethereum and Solana, Vasylchuk sees potential in newer staking ecosystems but believes long-term success depends on strong governance models. “Staking isn’t just about earning rewards, it’s about governance. When you stake, you’re delegating your voting power. Unfortunately, many users prioritize APR over choosing responsible validators,” he cautioned. As a major validator across multiple networks, Everstake plays a key role in governance decisions. However, Vasylchuk dismissed concerns that large validators pose a centralization risk. “Despite being one of the biggest, our stake in Solana is only 1.4%, in Sui, it’s 1.3%. That’s far from centralization,” he clarified. Instead, he pointed to centralized exchanges as a greater threat to blockchain governance. “Exchanges control staked funds but don’t allow users to participate in governance. This weakens decentralization and gives them disproportionate influence over networks,” he warned. With governments increasingly focused on cryptocurrency regulation, staking is coming under greater scrutiny. Vasylchuk believes regulators still lack a deep understanding of staking, often misinterpreting it as a purely financial instrument rather than a governance mechanism. “When we explain staking as a voting process, regulators get confused. They want to regulate it, but they don’t know how,” he said. However, he remains optimistic that clearer regulations under the new U.S. administration could create pathways for institutions to fully embrace staking. “If institutions gain regulatory clarity, we could see staking ETFs or publicly traded staking companies emerge, unlocking massive new investment streams,” Vasylchuk predicted. Despite regulatory uncertainties, Vasylchuk believes 2025 will be a strong year for staking, driven by a bullish market, institutional entry, and greater regulatory clarity. However, the full potential of staking will only be realized once traditional financial institutions can access it through regulated investment vehicles. “A staking ETF would be a game-changer. It’s not a matter of if, it’s when. With proper risk management and regulation, staking could become a multi-trillion-dollar market,” he concluded. As Everstake continues to expand its role in blockchain governance and security, Vasylchuk remains committed to bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance. His dual mission of optimizing blockchain infrastructure while educating regulators positions Everstake as a pivotal player in the future of decentralized finance. 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。

Tether has announced its acquisition of a minority stake in Juventus Football Club, one of Europe’s most successful football teams. This move is part of Tether Investments’ long-term strategy, which extends beyond stablecoins into artificial intelligence (AI), bitcoin mining, biotech, and now sports franchises. With USDT leading the global stablecoin market at $140 billion in market capitalization and 400 million users, Tether is positioning itself at the intersection of blockchain and professional sports. The company aims to leverage its digital assets, payment solutions, and AI expertise to create new opportunities in the sports industry. Tether’s expansion into football follows its sponsorship of FC Lugano in 2023. Now, with Juventus, Tether is strengthening its commitment to bridging digital finance and real-world industries. The company is also collaborating with Juan Sartori, who has experience with Sunderland AFC, AS Monaco, and the European Club Association to bring innovation to the space. “Aligned with our strategic investment in Juve, Tether will be a pioneer in merging new technologies, such as digital assets, AI, and biotech, with the well-established sports industry to drive change globally,” said Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO. This investment underscores Tether’s vision to integrate stablecoins and blockchain technology into everyday life by merging digital assets and mainstream industries. 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。

London UK-based Barclays Bank, one of the world’s largest financial institutions with more than $1.5 trillion in assets, purchased $131 million worth of Blackrock’s Ishares spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in 2024. The details were revealed in a routine regulatory filing submitted on Thursday to the SEC. The move marks a sharp shift in the bank’s perspective on bitcoin. In a 2021 article, Barclays described the top digital asset as “uninvestable” due to its volatility and advised its clients against purchasing it for their portfolios. “Its volatility makes the asset almost ‘uninvestable’ from a portfolio perspective,” the article stated. “Many would probably throw the cryptocurrency out of any portfolio in a typical mean-variance optimisation.” 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。

Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis released a report on Feb. 13 detailing the rapid growth of pig butchering scams in 2024. These scams, which involve fraudsters building trust with victims before stealing their money, were among the most lucrative forms of crypto fraud last year. Chainalysis reported: In 2024, pig butchering revenue grew nearly 40% YoY and the number of deposits to pig butchering scams grew nearly 210% YoY, potentially indicating an expansion of the victim pool. “Conversely, the average deposit amount to pig butchering scams declined 55% YoY. The combination of lower payment amounts and increased deposits could indicate a change in strategy for pig butchering scams,” the firm added. Chainalysis further detailed: “In 2024, cryptocurrency scams received at least $9.9 billion on-chain, an estimate that will increase as we identify more illicit addresses associated with fraud and scams in the coming months.” Pig butchering scams accounted for 33.2% of all scam revenue, second only to high-yield investment scams (HYIS), which made up 50.2%. While HYIS inflows declined by 36.6% year-over-year (YoY), pig butchering scams continued to expand, solidifying their position as a dominant force in crypto fraud. Scammers have changed their tactics, shifting from traditional romance-based cons to quicker-turnaround employment and work-from-home scams. Chainalysis noted: Pig butchering scammers have also evolved to diversify their business model beyond the ‘long con’ of pig butchering scams — which can take months and even years of developing a relationship before receiving victim payments — to quicker turnaround employment or work-from-home scams that typically yield smaller victim deposits. Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint linked fraudulent job recruitment sites to known pig butchering scam wallets, confirming that scammers are expanding into new fraud categories. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies worldwide have intensified crackdowns, with Nigeria arresting 88 individuals for running an investment scam targeting victims in Europe and the Americas and Interpol rescuing 88 youths in Namibia who were forced into scam labor. As fraud networks grow, scammers are changing their financial strategies. Experts suggest that scammers are now prioritizing volume over large individual payments, allowing them to reach more victims while reducing detection risks. AI-driven tools have further enabled these operations, with fraudsters using deepfake identities, automated scam interactions, and fake financial documents. 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。

According to the team’s statements shared with Bitcoin.com News, the license permits Bitget to operate a crypto exchange, trading, transfer, custody, and wallet services in Bulgaria, along with facilitating public offerings of digital assets. The approval comes as the company prepares to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which aims to standardize crypto regulations across member states. Bitget stated the Bulgarian license is a strategic step toward broader EU access, calling the country a “gateway” for regional growth. The firm told Bitcoin.com News that its goals for compliance with local regulations are central to its expansion, according to Bitget’s Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng. “The successful application of the VASP license in Bulgaria is a part of Bitget’s expansion strategy to serve users across the European Union,” the Biget executive said. Ng further remarked that Bitget is prioritizing regulatory alignment globally, citing recent approvals in Poland, Italy, Lithuania, and the U.K. The exchange also secured a digital asset service license in El Salvador and partnered with Vietnam-based platform BiiEXC in recent months. The company explained on Friday that it plans to collaborate with European regulators to ensure product compliance and user asset protection. Data from coingecko.com on Feb. 14 placed Bitget as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, while coinmarketcap.com listed it in sixth position. 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。