Eclipse has launched as the first layer-2 network integrating Ethereum and Solana, facilitating faster and more cost-effective transactions. With $65 million in funding, Eclipse aims to empower developers to create decentralized applications (DApps) that leverage both networks' strengths. Despite a leadership controversy, the launch introduces 60 DApps across diverse sectors, highlighting the potential for innovation in DeFi, consumer apps, and gaming.

North America’s share dropped from 44% in 2015 to 24% in 2024, while Asia’s share grew from 13% to 32%.

Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, has expressed support for the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) while exploring the potential adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance financial stability. The bank is currently assessing the necessity of additional regulations to address gaps in decentralized finance and is evaluating the implications of CBDCs for cross-border payments without replacing cash. Furthermore, concerns regarding privacy have been acknowledged, emphasizing the importance of compliance with anti-money laundering rules without compromising individual transaction monitoring.

Its total $BITCOIN holdings now stand at almost 450,000 BTC.