The European Central Bank (ECB) has greenlit new research to explore how central bank money can be used to settle transactions on distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms. The initiative aims to modernize payment…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Grayscale’s move to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a major milestone for crypto ETFs. This newly ap…
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is advocating for a major crypto tax reform by introducing a pro-crypto amendment into the sweeping federal budget bill aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda. The proposal aims to ea…
Ripple Labs has decided to end its prolonged legal fight with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant milestone in one of crypto’s most closely watched court battles. Ripple CEO Brad G…
A New York judge has denied a joint settlement request from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs that sought to reduce Ripple’s civil penalty to $50 million and remove a permanent injuncti…
U.S. Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, announced that crypto legislation setting rules for digital asset markets could be finalized by September 30. This timeline lands after President Donal…
Hong Kong has released its second major policy statement on digital assets, reinforcing its commitment to becoming a global hub for the crypto industry. The government announced plans to implement a comprehensive regu…
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to draft proposals allowing cryptocurrency to be counted as part of mortgage risk assessments—a pivotal move toward mainstream c…
The Senate Banking Committee has released a new set of bipartisan principles aimed at shaping comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation in the U.S. Spearheaded by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Thom …
President Donald Trump has called for the House of Representatives to swiftly pass the Senate-approved stablecoin regulation bill, the GENIUS Act, without amendments. Posting on Truth Social, Trump urged lawmakers to …
Texas has made history as the first U.S. state to create a publicly funded bitcoin reserve, signaling a bold shift toward digital asset adoption. Governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 21, mandating the esta…
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is pushing back against a $1.53 billion claim by collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), arguing in a Delaware court filing that 3AC’s own high-risk trading strategy caused its do…
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has introduced the COIN (Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure) Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting top government officials—including the president, vice president, and members of Congress…
Texas has officially launched its state-managed Bitcoin fund, marking a significant milestone in public crypto investment. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21 into law on Friday, establishing the Texas Strategi…
President Donald Trump and his family have reportedly reduced their stake in the parent company behind World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto firm issuing the USD1 stablecoin, just as the U.S. Senate passed a major …
Arizona’s Senate has passed House Bill 2324 (HB 2324), reviving the state’s proposed Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund. The bill, which would manage digital assets seized through criminal investigations, passed …
A former Kansas banker who embezzled $47 million from Heartland Tri-State Bank in 2023 fell victim to a massive international crypto scam, triggering one of the largest USDT seizures in U.S. history. According to a ne…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the Senate’s passage of the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, and urged the House of Representatives to pass it quickly without amendments. The legisl…
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% during its June meeting, aligning with broad market expectations. The central bank acknowledged continued solid economic activity des…
The Bank of England is preparing to introduce new rules limiting banks’ exposure to cryptoassets by 2026, aiming to safeguard financial stability amid the growing influence of digital assets. David Bailey, executive d…
XRP has plunged 7.29% in the past 24 hours, marking the steepest decline among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, according to CoinMarketCap. The sharp drop comes amid broader market volatility, but XRP's losses stand out a…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially delayed its decision on the spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by $1.4 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton. Originally expected by May 3…
In a historic move, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act with strong bipartisan support, voting 68-30. The legislation, which now advances t…
Brazil has officially eliminated its long-standing tax exemption on cryptocurrency gains with the introduction of Provisional Measure 1303. Under the new rule, all crypto profits for individuals will now be subject to…
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by investors of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, according to multiple reports this week. The investors alleg…
Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested court approval for a proposed settlement that could mark the end of their years-long legal battle. According to Fox Business journali…
Grayscale’s proposed Cardano (ADA) ETF now has a 75% chance of approval, according to updated estimates by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. Shared by Cardano-focused X account Cardanians, the revised outlook posi…
U.S. President Donald Trump once again expressed strong support for cryptocurrencies during a pre-recorded appearance at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit on Thursday. In the 90-second video message, Trump described i…
Ant International, the global arm of Alipay owner Ant Group, plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. This…
The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward regulating stablecoins, advancing the GENIUS Act with a 68-30 vote to invoke cloture on the Hagerty-Gillibrand bipartisan amendment. The final Senate vote on the bill is s…
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have called on Meta to disclose its intentions regarding stablecoins, raising fresh concerns over consumer privacy and financial surveillance. In a letter sent Wednesda…
In a move that bucks the growing trend of state-level crypto adoption, Connecticut has passed legislation banning government involvement with digital assets. The bill, unanimously approved by both the House and Senate…
Ukraine is taking a major step toward integrating cryptocurrency into its national financial strategy. Lawmakers in the Verkhovna Rada have introduced a bill that would allow the National Bank of Ukraine to include vi…
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman, Brian Quintenz, addressed an avalanche of cryptocurrency questions during his Senate confirmation hearing, highlighting crypto…
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 47-6, signaling growing momentum for comprehensive crypto regulation. The bill, which aims to define …
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its first-ever deputy chief executive, marking a strategic move to expand regulatory oversight of the growing crypto and digital assets ind…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring exemptions for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to ease regulatory hurdles, according to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. Speaking at the agency’s fifth cr…
The X account of Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, was compromised on Monday, sparking confusion with false announcements related to Bitcoin. The hacked post falsely declared that Paraguay was adopting Bitcoin…
The U.K.'s Insolvency Service has appointed its first-ever crypto intelligence specialist as part of a broader effort to enhance digital asset recovery in bankruptcy and fraud cases. Former police investigator Andrew …
Argentine President Javier Milei has been cleared of any misconduct related to his controversial promotion of the Solana-based memecoin LIBRA earlier this year. According to a Friday resolution by Argentina's anti-cor…
