The vote, opening on March 21, will let members approve a new upgrade for the scaling solution’s mainnet. Author: Brandy Betz

The New Jersey-based regional bank has an increased profile after the trio of recent bank collapses – and will likely face added regulatory scrutiny. Author: Brandy Betz

The Department of Justice doesn’t like provisions that would render the company immune from prosecution for former wrongdoing Author: Jack Schickler

ALSO: Two prominent crypto executives say the industry must learn from the failings of Signature, Silicon Valley and Silvergate banks if it hopes to develop productive banking relationships. Ether and other cryptos also rise. Author: James Rubin, Sam Reynolds

The U.S. Treasury Department is close to releasing a risk assessment analyzing criminal use of decentralized finance (DeFi), according to Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Elizabeth Rosenberg. Author: Jesse Hamilton