The crypto industry is stepping deeper into American politics with the launch of the Fellowship PAC, an independent expenditure committee pledging over $100 million to back pro-innovation and pro-crypto candidates ahe…
Cryptocurrency groups are urging the Bank of England (BoE) to withdraw its proposed restrictions on stablecoin holdings, warning the move could stifle innovation and leave the UK trailing behind the U.S. and European …
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has pledged a shift in regulatory strategy, promising businesses more transparency and notice before facing enforcement actions. In an interview with …
Vietnam has officially launched its pilot program for cryptocurrency exchanges through Resolution 05/2025, creating new opportunities for the country’s financial sector. The regulation sets strict requirements, includ…
Brazil’s Congress is debating Provisional Measure 1303/25, a tax reform that could reshape the nation’s crypto landscape. The proposal introduces a flat 17.5% tax on all crypto gains, eliminating the current progressi…
Reports indicate that new evidence has undermined President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook just days before a key Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Markets widely expec…
Prediction market platform Kalshi is facing a lawsuit from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, who alleges the company is violating state gambling laws. The complaint, filed Friday, targets Kalshi’s ne…
BlackRock is testing the potential of tokenized exchange-traded funds (ETFs), aiming to bring 24/7 trading, global accessibility, and deeper crypto integration to traditional finance. The move follows growing interest…
The U.S. Senate is moving closer to finalizing its long-debated crypto market structure bill, with lawmakers signaling it could pass before the end of the year. Speaking at CoinDesk’s Policy and Regulation event, Sena…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Bitwise’s proposed Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which was first filed in January. Bitwise, a leading cryptocurrency index fund ma…
Senate Democrats have introduced a new framework for cryptocurrency regulation, outlining how digital assets should fit within U.S. financial oversight. The proposal, backed by 12 lawmakers including Senators Mark War…
Kazakhstan is taking bold steps to become a regional leader in digital finance. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has ordered the creation of a State Digital Asset Fund under the National Bank’s investment corporation, …
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will allow retail investors to buy crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) starting October 8, reversing a 2021 ban that cited investor protection concerns.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching a nationwide outreach initiative through its newly formed Crypto Task Force, aimed at engaging small cryptocurrency startups in regulatory discussions.
A massive bitcoin theft tied to a little-known Chinese mining pool may have been the largest in history, according to new research by Arkham Intelligence. The onchain analytics firm revealed that 127,426 BTC — valued …
Hong Kong’s new regulations for stablecoin issuers officially took effect on Friday, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to position itself as a leading crypto and Web3 hub in Asia. The rules, overseen by…
Tyler Winklevoss, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, is challenging President Donald Trump’s nomination of former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Winklevos…
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins announced the launch of “Project Crypto,” a sweeping initiative to overhaul securities rules for digital assets and accelerate America’s move on-chain…
Bolivia’s central bank has signed a landmark agreement with El Salvador’s digital asset regulator to create a legal and technical framework for cryptocurrency adoption in the Andean nation. The memorandum of understan…
President Donald Trump’s crypto working group has released a comprehensive 163-page report outlining U.S. digital asset policy recommendations, offering a significant boost to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. A…
The developers behind Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, a significant shift from their earlier not guilty pleas. Ke…
A Manhattan jury is set to deliberate the fate of Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, accused of facilitating over $1 billion in illicit transactions, including funds allegedly tied to No…
South Korea’s central bank is forming a dedicated virtual asset team to strengthen its oversight of the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector, according to a report by local outlet News1. The team will focus on monito…
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has chosen not to testify in his high-profile money laundering trial in Manhattan. Storm faces allegations that the privacy-focused crypto mixer enabled hackers and cybercrimin…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved in-kind creation and redemption processes for all spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move widely seen as a breakthrough…
The co-founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, are set to plead guilty to charges alleging their bitcoin mixing service helped cybercriminals launder over $100 million. According to co…
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, widely regarded as the crypto industry’s strongest ally in Congress, has introduced new legislation that would allow mortgage borrowers to use cryptocurrency holdings to secure home loans.…
Brian Quintenz’s nomination to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), expected to become the U.S.’s primary crypto regulator, has been unexpectedly delayed by the White House. Quintenz, a former CFTC co…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, extending the review deadline to September 18. The ETF, proposed in June by Trump Media & Technology Group …
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released a discussion draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025, signaling a key step toward shaping cryptocurrency market structure legislation. The draft introdu…
U.S. prosecutors are reportedly considering criminal charges against employees of crypto venture firm Dragonfly Capital, including general partner Tom Schmidt, for the company’s 2020 investment in Tornado Cash. The pr…
The U.S. government has officially rested its case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, concluding eight days of witness testimony in a high-profile cryptocurrency trial. Storm faces charges of conspiracy to co…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has overturned a previous ruling favoring Yuga Labs, creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFTs), in its lawsuit against artist Ryder Ripps. Th…
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has informally urged local asset managers to scale back their exposure to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and U.S.-listed digital asset companies, accordin…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unexpectedly paused Bitwise’s plan to convert its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) into a spot crypto ETF, just hours after initially approving it. The abrupt r…
Federal authorities have officially closed a criminal investigation into Jesse Powell, co-founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The probe, initiated in 2023 by the FBI, centered on allegations from…
The legal battle over Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm took a dramatic turn as defense lawyers hinted at seeking a mistrial after new evidence challenged the government’s tracing of scam proceeds to the crypto priva…
President Donald Trump has officially signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, marking a historic first step in establishing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoi…
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign a landmark executive order that would allow retirement accounts like 401(k)s to invest in alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, according to the Fi…
In a historic week for digital assets, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three major cryptocurrency-related bills, signaling a pivotal moment for crypto regulation. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovat…
