A federal judge has dismissed wire fraud charges against Avi Eisenberg, the trader who exploited Mango Markets in a controversial $110 million DeFi heist. Eisenberg had manipulated the price of Mango’s native token, M…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the country is “going big” on digital assets, signaling a major policy shift under the new administration. In an interview with Bloomberg, Bessent stated that many …
Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger revealed Thursday that the agency could soon approve crypto perpetual futures for U.S. markets, signaling a major milestone for digital asset derivatives. Speaking with Bloo…
Congressional Democrats are sounding alarms over President Donald Trump's controversial $TRUMP memecoin dinner, accusing him of effectively auctioning off political access. The event, set at Trump National Golf Club i…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged BlackRock’s proposal to enable in-kind redemptions for its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). This key development indicates the SEC…
President Donald Trump is under fire for hosting a private dinner with top memecoin investors, including Tron founder Justin Sun, at his Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C. The event, set for Thursday eveni…
Jeremy Jordan-Jones, founder of the now-defunct crypto startup Amalgam, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of over $1 million. Federal prosecutors claim Jordan-Jones fals…
Federal prosecutors are facing backlash for withholding key information in the case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm. Defense attorneys argue that prosecutors violated their Brady obligations, which require …
The future of money is being shaped by stablecoins, now seen not as crypto tools but as foundational financial infrastructure. At Paxos’ Global Dollar Network event, Sergio Mello of Anchorage Digital said the next thr…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), poised to become the primary regulator for the crypto industry, is facing a significant leadership gap. Democrat Kristen Johnson announced her intention to step do…
Hong Kong has officially passed its stablecoin bill, paving the way for a new licensing framework for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers. The bill, approved during its third reading by the Legislative Council, marks a maj…
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), is seeking special leave from the High Court to appeal a Federal Court ruling in favor of crypto firm Block Earner. The cas…
Argentine President Javier Milei has officially disbanded a government task force investigating his involvement in the controversial launch of the meme coin Libra (LIBRA). According to documents published on the gover…
The Texas House of Representatives has approved Senate Bill 21, known as the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, with a strong 105-23 vote. This marks a major step toward Texas becoming the second U.S.…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against crypto company Unicoin and its executives, alleging securities fraud tied to over $100 million in investor funds. The complaint names CEO A…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on 21Shares’s proposal to launch a spot-based XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). While the delay might seem concerning to XRP holders, it falls…
New York City is stepping up its commitment to digital innovation with the launch of a Digital Assets Advisory Council, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a fintech summit held at Gracie Mansion. The initiative aims to att…
The GENIUS Act, a landmark stablecoin regulation bill, has successfully passed its first major procedural vote in Congress, marking a pivotal step toward comprehensive stablecoin legislation in the U.S. Notably, 16 De…
A landmark U.S. crypto bill aimed at regulating stablecoin issuers has triggered a sharp divide among Senate Democrats, just ahead of a crucial cloture vote set for Monday night. The Guiding and Establishing National …
A 26-year-old man from Alabama has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for his involvement in a social media hack that briefly manipulated the price of Bitcoin. Eric Council Jr., a resident of Huntsville, pleaded gu…
The U.S. Senate may soon debate and potentially pass the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins" (GENIUS) Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to create the country’s first regulatory framework fo…
Eric D. Council, a resident of Athens, Alabama, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for orchestrating a SIM-swap attack that compromised the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the U.S. Securities and Excha…
Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has reaffirmed that XRP remains classified as a non-security despite a recent legal development that some initially viewed as a setback. The clarification follows Judge A…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped part of its case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, citing a recent policy shift outlined in an April 7 memo by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The dropp…
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres has denied a joint motion filed by Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking an indicative ruling on a proposed settlement. The request aimed to deter…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is heading toward a major leadership shake-up. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham is expected to step down once a permanent replacement is confirmed, according to source…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged an exchange-traded fund (ETF) application for Dogecoin (DOGE) from 21Shares, marking the start of the agency’s formal review process. This …
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno are calling on the Treasury Department to address what they describe as an “unfair tax burden” on crypto companies. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessart, the s…
A California federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed against Caitlyn Jenner and her business partner Sophia Hutchins over losses tied to the $JENNER meme coin. The lead plaintiff, British investor Lee…
Australia has appointed Andrew Charlton as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy, alongside his role as Cabinet Secretary, marking a strategic push to modernize the tech sector and regula…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down on his vision to transform the Big Apple into a global crypto hub. Speaking at Gracie Mansion, Adams invited crypto companies returning to or expanding within the U.S. t…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Ripple Labs, marking a major turning point in the long-standing legal battle over XRP. On May 8, the SEC filed a joint letter with Ripple…
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly exploring a return to the stablecoin market, reigniting concerns among U.S. lawmakers. Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced strong opposition, urging that the pending GENIUS …
German authorities have dismantled crypto exchange eXch, seizing €34 million ($38 million) in digital assets and more than 8 terabytes of data in one of the country’s largest crypto-related law enforcement actions to …
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached a settlement that could officially end their high-profile legal battle, pending judicial approval. According to court documents filed in N…
Alex Mashinsky, former CEO of collapsed crypto lender Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that led to billions in losses for retail investors. U.S. Distri…
A key U.S. Senate vote to advance stablecoin regulation failed on Thursday, delaying legislation that could bring oversight to digital assets like USDC and USDT. Despite earlier bipartisan support in the Senate Bankin…
Republican and Democratic senators have reportedly reached a bipartisan agreement on the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States. While the f…
Newly released documents from Coinbase show that the New York Attorney General's Office requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to officially declare Ethereum’s native token, ether (ETH), a securit…
Ripple's latest Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report signals a turning point for the company and the broader crypto market. With the SEC-Ripple case nearing closure, regulatory uncertainty around XRP appears to be easing. Rippl…
