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1. Solana vs Ethereum Vision: Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko rejected Vitalik Buterin’s idea that blockchains should eventually become “finished.” For Yakovenko, stability without progress equals stagnation.

2. Armstrong Denies White House Rift: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong denied reports of friction with the White House over delays to the CLARITY Act. Armstrong warned the current draft could harm DeFi, tokenized equities, and stablecoin rewards.

3. Stablecoin Yield Debate: Anthony Scaramucci warned that banning stablecoin yields could weaken the US dollar against China’s digital yuan. Limiting yields, he argues, puts the dollar at a strategic disadvantage.

4. 💡Feature of the Day - Samourai Bitcoin Reserved: The US Department of Justice confirmed it has not sold the 57.5 BTC seized in the Samourai Wallet case. The Bitcoin remains under the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

   
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📰 News Highlights:

Solana vs Ethereum Vision [Source][Source]

Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko has openly rejected Vitalik Buterin’s idea that blockchains should eventually become “finished” and self-sustaining. Yakovenko argues that networks must continuously evolve or risk becoming irrelevant.

In contrast to Ethereum’s “walkaway test,” Solana’s philosophy centers on constant iteration driven by real user and developer needs. For Yakovenko, stability without progress is not strength, but stagnation.

He also floated a future where Solana upgrades are funded directly by network fees and supported by AI-assisted development. This approach frames blockchains as living systems rather than static infrastructure. The debate highlights a growing ideological divide in crypto: long-term immutability versus perpetual innovation. As competition intensifies, the question is whether stability or speed will win.

Armstrong Denies White House Rift [Source][Source][Source]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back against reports of tension with the White House over delays to the CLARITY Act. He described discussions with the Trump administration as “super constructive,” saying the pause was intentional to allow negotiations with community banks.

According to Armstrong, the current draft contains provisions that could severely harm DeFi, tokenized equities, and stablecoin rewards.

At the center of the dispute is whether stablecoins should be allowed to offer yield. Traditional banks fear deposit flight, while Coinbase argues rewards are essential for global competitiveness.

Armstrong remains optimistic that a revised bill will move forward soon, one that balances consumer protection with innovation. The outcome could shape how crypto and banking coexist in the US.

Stablecoin Yield Debate [Source][Source][Source][Source]

Anthony Scaramucci warned that banning stablecoin yields would weaken the US dollar’s position against China’s Digital Yuan. He pointed out that while US lawmakers are restricting rewards, China is allowing interest on e-CNY deposits.

This creates a clear incentive for global users to favor digital currencies that offer returns. Scaramucci argues this puts the dollar at a strategic disadvantage.

Banking leaders, including Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, counter that yield-bearing stablecoins could drain trillions from traditional deposits. Critics see the CLARITY Act’s yield ban as protectionist, designed to shield legacy banks.

As China expands its digital yuan globally, the debate is shifting from finance to geopolitics. The fight over yields may ultimately decide which currency dominates digital payments.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Samourai Bitcoin Reserved [Source][Source][Source]

The US Department of Justice confirmed it has not sold the 57.5 Bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case. Despite on-chain transfers raising concerns, officials clarified the move was part of a custody process, not liquidation.

The assets will remain on the government’s balance sheet under the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This follows Executive Order 14233, which prohibits selling forfeited Bitcoin.

The policy marks a sharp shift from past practices where seized crypto was auctioned off. The US government now treats Bitcoin as a strategic asset tied to economic and national security. With over 328,000 BTC reportedly held, the reserve continues to grow through forfeitures rather than taxpayer funding. The Samourai case sets a clear precedent for how seized crypto will be handled going forward.

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And that’s it for this today.

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Jonathan Gibson
UseTheBitcoin.com