Trump’s Iran decision, $1 billion crypto seizure by the U.S. Treasury, and SEC policy overhaul highlight growing geopolitical and regulatory influence on crypto markets.
Bitcoin rose above $74,000 as the CFTC approved Kalshi’s BTC perpetual contract while the SEC filed charges over a $12.3 million AI crypto trading fraud scheme.
Texas is taking another major step in its state-backed Bitcoin strategy by appointing a five-member advisory committee to oversee the newly established Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The announcement was made by act…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a major step toward expanding the American cryptocurrency derivatives market by approving the listing and trading of bitcoin perpetual futures contracts. …
Prediction market platform Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Minnesota law that would criminalize the operation, hosting, and promotion of prediction markets within the state beginning Aug. 1. The l…
The White House’s regulatory review office is now examining a proposed Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rule focused on prediction markets, signaling a major step toward federal oversight of platforms such …
Google security engineer Michele Spagnuolo has been arrested and charged in the United States over an alleged insider trading scheme involving prediction market platform Polymarket. Federal prosecutors claim Spagnuolo…
United Texas Bank (UTB), a Texas-based financial institution with over four decades of history, is making a major move into the cryptocurrency banking sector after receiving approval from the Office of the Comptroller…
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced the ‘Clarity’ bill to define digital asset rules, signaling potential regulatory alignment as lawmakers push for a unified crypto market framework.
XRP traded near $1.33 as the XRPL fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade went live while investors focused on U.S. regulatory developments, ETF flows, and the potential impact of the CLARITY Act on institutional access.
U.S. lawmakers and Incrementum research highlight Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset alongside gold, signaling a shift toward digital assets in national monetary policy.
Crypto-focused political action committees are expanding their influence in U.S. politics, spending more than $9 million in Texas primary races and helping secure victories for several pro-crypto candidates ahead of t…
U.S. lawmakers introduced the bipartisan ARMA bill to create a Treasury-managed Bitcoin reserve with a 20-year sales restriction, signaling a shift toward treating BTC as a strategic sovereign asset.
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly supported the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in its battle to maintain exclusive oversight of prediction markets, intensifying an ongoing legal and political dispu…
U.S. lawmakers introduced the ARMA bill to create a Treasury-managed Bitcoin reserve with a 20-year no-sale rule, signaling a shift toward treating BTC as a strategic national asset.
The U.S. SEC delayed its tokenized stocks 'innovation exemption' after opposition from major exchanges raised concerns over investor protection and market integrity.
The SEC approved options trading on the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index, expanding regulated derivatives tools for institutional investors amid shifting ETF flows and market sentiment.
The odds of the CLARITY Act passing before 2027 have dropped sharply on prediction markets as political uncertainty and a packed Senate schedule continue to weigh on crypto legislation. According to Kalshi, the probab…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Nasdaq’s proposal to introduce Bitcoin index options, marking another major step in connecting traditional finance with the cryptocurrency indu…
US lawmakers introduced the ARMA bill to establish a federal Bitcoin reserve targeting up to 1 million BTC, signaling a shift toward treating Bitcoin as a long-term sovereign asset.
The U.S. SEC approved options tied to the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index, signaling further integration of regulated crypto derivatives and growing institutional participation.
A growing movement against South Korea’s planned cryptocurrency tax is gaining momentum after a public petition calling for its abolition surpassed 50,000 signatures. The petition, submitted on May 13, officially cros…
Germany’s Finance Committee has officially rejected a proposal from the Green Party to remove the country’s long-standing crypto tax exemption for digital assets held longer than one year. The decision keeps Germany a…
China’s securities regulator is intensifying its crackdown on offshore online brokerages serving mainland investors, targeting major platforms including Tiger Brokers, Futu Holdings, and Longbridge. The China Securiti…
Unsealed court filings allege Jane Street used non-public information from a Telegram channel to profit ahead of TerraUSD’s 2022 collapse, a claim the firm denies as litigation unfolds.
U.S. Senate delays on a key crypto bill, $850 million in alleged Binance-linked flows, and new concerns over Bitcoin quantum vulnerability are shaping market sentiment.
Wavebridge CEO Oh Jong-wook says Korea’s stablecoin adoption hinges on building compliant settlement infrastructure rather than token issuance, highlighting regulatory changes and institutional demand.
Newly unsealed court filings in Manhattan federal court claim that trading giant Jane Street Group used a private Telegram backchannel with Terraform Labs insiders to avoid massive losses during the collapse of TerraU…
The U.K.’s ambition to become a leading global digital asset hub is facing growing pressure due to slow-moving crypto regulations and institutional delays. Industry experts warn that regulatory uncertainty is driving …
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. regulators and the Federal Reserve to review barriers restricting crypto firms’ access to payment infrastructure, highlighting growing global momentum in stablecoins and tokenized a…
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially approved new rules allowing foreign-issued trust-type stablecoins to operate within the country’s regulated payment ecosystem. The updated framework was published…
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for granting banking-related approvals to crypto companies, arguing that several firms are receiving privileges similar …
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order directing federal agencies to modernize financial regulations and promote the integration of digital assets and financial technology into the traditional bankin…
A White House official indicated an update on a proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is coming soon, highlighting progress toward a legal framework for federal digital asset holdings.
An Ohio-based investment manager has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after running a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that deceived multiple investors with false promises of guaranteed profits.
South Korean regulators warn that overseas exchange referral programs are being repackaged as multi-level solicitation schemes targeting retail investors through chatrooms and social media.
The White House is nearing an announcement on a strategic Bitcoin reserve, signaling deeper integration of BTC into U.S. policy frameworks amid broader regulatory and institutional developments.