The Dypto Times -- Crypto-Bashing in the New York Times? Say What?

Bitcoin. Crypto. Ethereum. These words have become household names in 2025. But that hasn’t always been the case.

During the last bear market, when things were at their ugliest, the crypto naysayers had a field day. Every day, an event that justified their broken record “I told you so” comments occurred.

We sat there. We took it. We didn’t have much of a leg to stand on at the time. But things are different now. The industry is maturing. The US government is taking blockchain tech seriously. Good things are happening. But some naysayers still persist. 

This time, we let them have it.

Let’s get after it. 

From the Dypto Crypto Newsroom

Arizona Inches Closer to a Crypto Reserve With S.B. 1373

TLDR

• Arizona’s bill, S.B. 1373, has passed the state House committee.

• The bill will allocate 10% of seized funds to digital assets.

• However, Arizona’s governor is vetoing every bill that hits her desk until legislation involving disability funding is passed.

Arizona could potentially set a precedent for integrating digital assets into government finances with its Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill (S.B. 1373). It has a cousin, called S.B. 1025, that’s focused on Bitcoin. 

Why the development should matter to crypto users.

You might be wondering, “Okay, Arizona’s playing around with crypto. How does this impact me?” Fair question. 

Whether you’re into NFTs or casually eyeing Bitcoin, Arizona’s approach sends important ripples through the broader blockchain economy.

Here’s why it matters:

• Legitimization of Crypto: If passed, S.B. 1373 could position Arizona as a trailblazer for how governments incorporate crypto into state operations. It’s more than just holding Bitcoin. It’s about creating frameworks others could follow.

• Retail User Investments: Greater involvement of state governments in crypto can boost confidence in blockchain technology. 

• New Questions of Regulation: Anytime the government gets involved with crypto, discussions around regulation follow. Arizona’s reserve fund could set standards for how public entities manage digital assets.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Ethereum Foundation Shifts Gears to Focus on Scaling and UX

TLDR 

• After a March leadership change, co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stepped back from daily operations to focus on big-picture research and innovation. 

• Recent proposals are tackling everything from user privacy to blockchain efficiency. 

• Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation is doubling down on layer-1 scaling, user experience, and layer-2 integration to solve real problems. 

The Ethereum Foundation, the guiding hand behind the Ethereum ecosystem, is changing gears. After some high-profile and public changes afoot, the organization is putting a laser focus on solving user experience headaches and addressing the persistent scaling challenges of its layer-1 blockchain. 

Why blockchain progress matters.

If you’re navigating the crypto space, you’ve probably experienced pain points like high gas fees, slow transactions, or clunky user interfaces. Prioritizing UX and scaling improvements solves a ton of headaches. 

For Ethereum DeFi users, it also signals a rising focus on inclusivity and efficiency. Imagine a blockchain experience that works more like your favorite app than a frustrating puzzle. That’s the level of ease the Ethereum Foundation wants to bring to the table. 

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Bitcoin Miners Are Selling BTC — Here’s Why

TLDR

• Bitcoin miners are selling BTC lately.

• Some publicly traded companies are selling production and even tapping into reserves.

• Most of them are doing so to fund growth while the market is crabbing.

We have covered major institutional players’ huge BTC purchases. And we’ve done so at length. And multiple times. 

But there’s another side to that as well. We’re talking about public companies that mine BTC as their primary source of both income and treasury holdings.

Bitcoin miners have started unloading their BTC. If you’re a Bitcoin investor, HODLer, or just crypto-curious, this development might make you wonder why miners switch from holding to selling. 

What selling BTC means for the market. 

The increase in miners selling BTC could have mixed implications for the Bitcoin market and its stakeholders:

1. Short-Term Pressure on BTC Prices - When miners liquidate large amounts of Bitcoin, it adds selling pressure to the market, potentially dragging down prices. If you’re holding Bitcoin, this could be a frustrating development, especially if prices remain stagnant or continue to drop.

2. Long-Term Growth in Mining Infrastructure - The flip side is that miners’ capitalization strategies are leading to infrastructure upgrades and industry expansion. While these moves may hurt Bitcoin prices in the short term, they could contribute to the network’s resilience and operational efficiency over time.

3. A Changing Narrative Around HODLing - The days of “never sell” may be evolving. At least to a degree. CleanSpark’s recent pivot away from a nearly 100% HODL strategy reflects a pragmatic approach that could catch on across the mining sector. 

Overall, these developments suggest that miners are becoming more strategic about balancing their roles as BTC holders and custodians of the network’s growth.

Update: They should have waited a week…

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Question of the Week

From social media - Can you give us a brief history of meme coins?

Meme of the Week

Source

Deep Dive - This Crypto Presidency Should Worry Us All - The DC Rebuttal

Alright, here’s the short version of this saga. Two gentlemen decided to present horribly inaccurate ideas, claiming to be the voice of reason. The piece was published as an OpEd in the New York Times this past weekend.

First, the authors started by saying that the crypto industry backed Trump, which is true. Why would they back the administration that was actively trying to dismantle them from the shadows? 

But then they claimed the president is repaying the favor by deregulating the industry. This is the first paragraph.. And it’s the first of many inaccurate statements the authors make. 

We go through all of their statements, present facts, link to proof backing our arguments, and thoroughly prove the authors wrong at every twist and turn. 

The article is quite long, as we didn’t pull any punches and spent hours on research, which is something the authors of this post failed to do with their own project.

At the end of the day, facts are the undefeated heavyweight champ of journalism, no matter how loud the noise gets. We spent a ton of time on this one, so we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it. 

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Question of the Week Answer

Meme coins are a unique category of cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes, humor, or cultural references. The concept gained popularity in 2013 with the creation of Dogecoin, which was originally intended as a joke based on the Shiba Inu "Doge" meme. 

Despite its humorous origins, Dogecoin attracted a loyal community and became notable for various charitable initiatives and viral online campaigns. 

As cryptocurrency markets grew, other meme coins like Shiba Inu and Pepe Coin emerged (and now we have Internet Money Thingys!), often leveraging internet culture to capture attention. While many of these coins lack significant utility, they highlight the power of community-driven trends and speculative enthusiasm in the crypto space. 

Meme coins continue to evolve, sometimes gaining real-world use cases, but they largely remain symbols of fun, creativity, and the unpredictable nature of digital asset markets.

Today, almost every successful meme coin is born on the Solana blockchain. The once-struggling ecosystem was once known only for NFTs and random outages that would sometimes last for days.

Now, it’s giving Ethereum a run for its money. Thanks to the meme market, it has become the second-ranked chain by TVL, with nearly $7 billion in funds finding their home there.

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