The U.S. crypto regulatory landscape is poised for major shifts as President Donald Trump’s nominees for top financial oversight roles move closer to final Senate confirmation. Both the Commodity Futures Trading Commi…
Senate Democrats have issued a new counteroffer in the ongoing negotiations over a bipartisan crypto market structure bill, signaling deeper tensions than previously visible. The summary, circulated this week, shows D…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed the first slate of industry leaders joining its new CEO Innovation Council, a high-level group designed to guide the agency on the fast-evolving world …
President Donald Trump’s campaign against the debanking of legally operating but controversial industries — including digital asset firms — has prompted the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to release a…
Consumer advocates, financial-reform organizations, and several major unions are voicing strong opposition to the Senate’s emerging legislation aimed at regulating the U.S. cryptocurrency market. Nearly 200 groups — i…
Bitcoin marketplace Paxful has pleaded guilty to a three-count criminal information, admitting it enabled criminals to move funds tied to illegal activities including prostitution, fraud and sanctions evasion, accordi…
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a key Republican negotiator on the long-awaited U.S. crypto market structure bill, said the White House has rejected proposed ethics language she crafted with Democrats, creating a major stumbl…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has opened the door for U.S. national banks to enable instant cryptocurrency transactions without exposing themselves to market risk. This move gives banks long-awai…
Bitwise has reached a major milestone in the digital asset industry with the uplisting of its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) to NYSE Arca, making it the second U.S.-listed multi-asset crypto index fund to operate…
A U.S. district judge overseeing the sentencing of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is demanding clarity on several critical issues before the hearing proceeds on Thursday, according to newly filed court documents. J…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced a new pilot program that allows select digital assets — including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and payment stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) — to be used…
The U.S. banking sector’s hesitation toward approving trust bank charters for digital asset firms could undermine financial innovation, according to Jonathan Gould, chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Curren…
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has uncovered widespread tax non-compliance among cryptocurrency users, revealing that roughly 40% of taxpayers using cryptoasset platforms are either evading taxes or are at high risk …
Binance has secured a major regulatory milestone after receiving authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate across a fully regulated exchange, clearing, and brokerage framework. This approval marks a…
British Columbia has officially seized nearly $1 million in cash, gold, and luxury items connected to QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn, marking one of the most significant tests of the Province’s unexplained wealt…
Polish lawmakers failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto on a major crypto regulation bill, halting Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s push to align the country with the European Union’s MiCA framework. The Sejm …
Do Kwon, the embattled co-founder of Terraform Labs, is set to be sentenced on December 11, 2025, in Manhattan federal court, where Judge Paul Engelmayer will determine his prison term. U.S. prosecutors are urging the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a new 56-page report highlighting what it identifies as growing risks tied to the global rise of stablecoins. As governments and financial institutions debate the futur…
Senator Tim Scott has suggested that the Senate Banking Committee may move forward with a markup of its long-anticipated crypto market structure proposal on December 17 or 18, signaling real momentum for U.S. digital …
Connecticut regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com, accusing the companies of offering unlicensed online gambling through sports event contracts. The Department of Consumer …
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is preparing to roll out major rule proposals for stablecoin issuers as it moves to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENI…
A new congressional report led by Representative French Hill alleges that federal regulators have indirectly constrained the U.S. crypto industry through actions resembling a modern version of Operation Choke Point. A…
Mainland China has once again reinforced its strict anti-crypto stance, pledging to intensify its crackdown on virtual currency speculation amid growing concerns over financial risks. According to a recent report from…
South Korean authorities are intensifying their investigation into a multi-million-dollar security breach at Upbit, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with growing suspicion that the North Korea-linked Laz…
The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step toward becoming a global hub for digital finance with the introduction of Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025. Enacted in September and recently made public, the law reshap…
A new report from Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee alleges that President Donald Trump and his family have amassed hundreds of millions of dollars through their expanding involvement in the cryptocurrency in…
S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Tether’s flagship stablecoin USDT to the lowest level on its stablecoin stability scale, warning that the token’s growing exposure to high-risk assets like Bitcoin and persistent gaps…
For years, prediction market startups and their investors believed a simple strategy would shield them from state gambling laws: register as a federally regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM), operate under the Co…
Texas is moving closer to becoming the first U.S. state to establish a long-term bitcoin reserve, taking an early step by securing $5 million worth of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). According to the Texas C…
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) interim chief Caroline Pham is accelerating her crypto-focused initiatives as her term nears its end, announcing plans to form a new CEO Innovation Council aimed at sha…
Binance is once again under legal scrutiny after families of victims from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel filed a federal lawsuit accusing the crypto exchange of enabling more than $1 billion in digital ass…
With Congress finally back in session after the government shutdown, pressure is mounting to advance key crypto initiatives before the legislative clock runs out. Lawmakers have fewer than 40 working days left this ye…
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has moved quickly on her pledge to pursue bold, expansionary fiscal policy, with her cabinet approving a multi-billion-dollar stimulus package on Friday. The package, valued a…
Dozens of leading crypto organizations are calling on President Donald Trump to push forward targeted policy actions while Congress continues to negotiate long-awaited digital asset market structure legislation. The c…
Mike Selig is one step closer to becoming the next chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced his nomination, just a day after his confirmation hea…
William “Bill” Hill, 67, co-founder of the Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet, has been sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. Prosecutors say the mixe…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, emphasized during his Senate confirmation hearing that he aims to advance the administration’s vision for a stron…
New Hampshire is moving forward with a groundbreaking plan to issue the state’s first $100 million bitcoin bond, a development that could position it as a national leader in crypto-focused financial innovation. The pr…
The long-anticipated U.S. crypto market bill is finally gaining traction in the Senate, signaling that federal digital asset regulations may be closer than ever. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said this week…
Argentina’s high-stakes LIBRA investigation has reached a critical moment, raising urgent questions about political responsibility, judicial oversight, and the fate of millions in crypto tied to one of the country’s m…
