In a historic move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its approval to Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), 15 years after Hal Finney’s seminal ‘Running Bitcoin’ tweet. This development is expected to usher in a new wave of investors into the crypto market.

Meanwhile, the Aave community has voted to integrate PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, into its Ethereum pool. This strategic decision signifies a merging of traditional and decentralized finance.

However, the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs has not been without controversy. Despite the jubilation within the crypto sector, there has been criticism of the SEC’s decision, leading to debates about the potential market implications.

In Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) is making strides in digital finance. The bank has allocated a significant budget to enable offline transactions for the digital Euro, further strengthening its digital finance initiatives.

In a surprising twist, Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur, is considering the use of Bitcoin as a currency on Mars. This highlights the potential of the digital asset beyond our planet.

On the Ethereum front, co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a 33% increase in the gas limit. This move could significantly enhance the network’s capacity and impact Ethereum’s scalability.

Finally, the spotlight is on SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, affectionately known as ‘Crypto Mom’. Commissioner Peirce has shared her thoughts on the long journey to Bitcoin ETF approval and reflected on the regulatory landscape.

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Information	Details
Geography	Global
Countries
Sentiment	positive
Relevance Score	1
People	Elon Musk, Hester Peirce, Vitalik Buterin, Hal Finney
Companies	PayPal, European Central Bank, Aave, Securities and Exchange Commission
Currencies	Ethereum, PayPal USD, Bitcoin, Euro
Securities	None