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Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg believes that a spot Ethereum ETF is unlikely to come soon, though it could be approved by 2026. He advises against drawing parallels with the Bitcoin ETF, highlighting significant differences between the two cryptocurrencies.

Decentralized crypto exchange PancakeSwap intends to open source its code. This will allow external developers to either fork the code or use it to develop new applications on various blockchains, exclusively through a specialized affiliate program.

PostFinance, one of Switzerland's major banks, is stepping into the cryptocurrency world with a service for retail clients, launching on February 21, 2024. The service will allow users to purchase, store, and even set up savings plans for digital assets. Initially, it will offer access to 11 popular cryptocurrencies.

JPMorgan bank analysts suggest that the US Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) may wield certain influence over Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin. For example, it could enforce compliance with sanctions and restrictions regarding various projects, individuals, and nations.