Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has received a full pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside BitMEX co-founders Samuel Reed and Benjamin Delo, according to a White House official. The pardons, first reported …
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has eliminated its 2022 requirement that banks obtain pre-approval before engaging in cryptocurrency-related activities. This shift marks a significant change in how U.S. ban…
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized more than $200,000 in cryptocurrency tied to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, a U.S. and EU-designated terrorist organization. According to a statement re…
Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner and President Trump’s nominee to lead the agency, hinted at a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach during his Senate confirmation hearing. Though not pressed on big-picture dig…
Unicoin CEO Alex Konanykhin is pushing back against an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting the agency drop the case accusing the crypto firm of fraud and unregistered…
The U.S. Congress is prioritizing stablecoin regulation, with the House of Representatives unveiling its version of a stablecoin oversight bill on Wednesday. Introduced by Reps. Bryan Steil and French Hill, the bill o…
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) cautioned the crypto industry against pushing for a diluted version of the bipartisan stablecoin legislation currently advancing in the Senate. Speaking at the D.C. Blockchain …
Wyoming is poised to make history as the first U.S. state to launch a publicly issued, fiat-backed stablecoin. Officials revealed at the DC Blockchain Summit that the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) could fully launch by …
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up its engagement with the crypto industry through a series of expert roundtables, signaling a shift away from enforcement-first tactics. Led by Commissione…
Ripple Labs appears to be nearing the end of its years-long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emerging with a significant victory. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, anno…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation into Web3 gaming platform Immutable, the company announced Tuesday. This decision follows a Wells notice sent to Immutable in November, s…
Fidelity Investments has taken a major step toward launching a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Cboe Exchange submitted a 19b-4…
Massachusetts’ top securities regulator has launched an investigation into Robinhood following the trading app's recent introduction of a prediction markets hub. The feature allows users to bet on real-world outcomes,…
South Korea’s financial watchdog is cracking down on illegal crypto activity, with several major exchanges in the crosshairs. According to Hankyung, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has identified BitMEX, KuCoin,…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a more collaborative approach toward crypto regulation. Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s crypto task force, expressed optimism at the agency’…
Australia is taking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its financial ecosystem, unveiling a comprehensive government-wide strategy inspired by frameworks in the EU and Singapore. In a new white paper,…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance has issued a major clarification on proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining, stating that neither solo nor pool mining falls under …
Aleksei Andriunin, founder of Gotbit, has agreed to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, limiting his prison time to 24 months for his role in a major crypto market manipulation scheme. The 26-year-old Russian national,…
The European Central Bank (ECB) needs a digital euro to counter the growing influence of dollar-pegged stablecoins and U.S. payment platforms in Europe’s financial system, according to ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane.
Bitnomial has officially launched the first-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures, marking a major milestone for the digital asset industry. Alongside this launch, the company has also withdrawn its lawsuit against the U.S.…
Fintech and cryptocurrency companies are increasingly applying for state and national bank charters, aiming to expand under the more crypto-friendly Trump administration. Legal experts report a surge in applications a…
North Dakota is on the verge of introducing a licensing framework for crypto ATMs after its Senate passed House Bill 1447, a measure aimed at curbing fraud and ensuring consumer protection. The bill, first introduced …
Prominent crypto lawyer John Deaton has refuted a false claim circulating in the crypto space regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The misleading report suggested that the SEC had released a cl…
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has confirmed that it has never considered adding Bitcoin to its national reserves, citing concerns over its high volatility. According to a report by Korea Economic TV, the central bank does n…
A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved Three Arrows Capital's (3AC) petition to expand its claim against FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion. The decision could significantly impact creditor payouts in the ongoin…
A federal jury in California has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of AML Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering linked to a 2017–2018 initial coin offering (ICO). Prosecutors say Andrade m…
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has taken a significant step toward regulating stablecoins, advancing a bill that could set federal standards for issuers. The legislation, known as the Guiding and Establishing Natio…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleging that representatives of Donald Trump’s family held talks to acquire a financial stake in Binance.US. The report also claimed C…
Ripple has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer regulated crypto payments and services in the UAE. This milestone makes Ripple the first blockchain-powered payments provider li…
The LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal in Argentina deepened this week as lawyer Gregorio Dalbon formally requested the international arrest of Hayden Davis, the alleged key figure behind the token’s collapse. Dalbon submit…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly finalizing its case against Ripple, according to "Crypto In America" host Eleanor Terrett. This news has driven XRP’s price up by 3.5%, based on CoinGeck…
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 292-132 to overturn an IRS rule classifying crypto entities, including decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, as brokers, requiring them to collect taxpayer and transaction dat…
Pro-crypto U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by reintroducing the Bitcoin Act, a bill proposing the U.S. government establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Originally propose…
Coinbase (COIN) is on the verge of fully re-entering the Indian market after securing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), marking a significant step toward resuming its crypto trading services. Th…
The latest draft of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act introduces a major shift in stablecoin regulation, aiming to balance oversight between state and federal authoriti…
El Salvador and Paraguay have entered into a key regulatory agreement to enhance oversight in the crypto sector. Paraguay’s Secretaría de Prevención de Lavado de Dinero o Bienes (SEPRELAD) and El Salvador’s Comisión N…
The Utah Senate has passed a Bitcoin bill, advancing the state's stance on cryptocurrency rights while omitting provisions for a state-run Bitcoin reserve. Initially expected to authorize the state treasurer to invest…
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies, adding the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), as trading pairs on regulated digital asset …
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a surprising turn in its approach to crypto regulation. On Feb. 27, the SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance issued guidance stating that memecoins—digital as…
Pakistan Eyes Blockchain for Cheaper, Faster Remittances Amid Crypto Boom
