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Blockdaemon Blog
Blockdaemon Bulletin | April 2025
May 7, 2025
By:
Conor
Keville
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Welcome to the April edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.
The FDIC's latest guidance removes prior barriers to crypto activity, enabling U.S. banks to offer services like custody and stablecoin management without pre-approval—opening the door for deeper Web3 integration. Read the full Forbes article.
Blockdaemon Ethereum validators outperformed the network average for staking in March 2025 by 9 bips, amidst market fluctuations. Dive into our latest report for insights on APR, market trends, and our commitment to compliance and security. Learn more here.
Mark Jones, Head of Funding at B2C2, shares valuable insights on institutional strategies. From market liquidity and staking impacts to the evolution of OTC products and the CeFi/DeFi interplay, discover the strategies shaping the institutional crypto landscape here.
The highly anticipated Babylon Genesis has officially launched, and Blockdaemon is a proud Finality Provider supporting the network. If you are interested in how BTC staking works, or how to activate idle BTC, begin your next deep dive here.
Blockdaemon is helping Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) in Hong Kong meet the SFC’s new staking requirements with secure, non-custodial solutions, transparent reporting, and 24/7 support. Read the full blog.
Event Recap
Seoulana Hackathon 2025
Blockdaemon was proud to support the Seoulana Hackathon 2025 as the Core Infrastructure Sponsor last 4-6 April 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Paris Blockchain Week - Biggest and Boldest
This year, Blockdaemon CRO (Chief Revenue Officer), Andrew Vranjes joined an all-star panel with Gijs Koning (VanEck), Thomas Restout (B2C2), Karima Lachgar (Olky Wallet), and Liam Kelly (DL News) to discuss ETFs and the rise of institutional capital in crypto.
Alongside Sygnum, AWS, Bitmart, MetaEra, ZetaChain, Paybis, Fractl, and many others, Blockdaemon hosted key web3 leaders at exclusive gatherings across Paris—from vibrant river cruises to drinks in the garden!
Blockdaemon TOKEN2049 Dubai Recap
TOKEN2049 BRUNCH & CONNECT co-hosted by Accenture, Blockdaemon, OpenEden, and sponsored by Chainlink.
Join Blockdaemon, Bflux, and Solana for Web3 SpringBlock Second Edition! Mingle with top industry leaders, exchange ideas, and unwind over great drinks conversations. Secure your spot now!
In a recent interview with TheStreet, Blockdaemon CEO and Founder Konstantin Richter emphasized the importance of governance in the crypto industry. He noted that while many founders value decentralization and open-source ideals, the lack of formal oversight—like professional boards—can limit growth and trust. Read the full interview here.
