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CFTC Chair Signals New Crypto Era With Clear Rules Push
Selig outlined a shift toward clearer crypto regulations, backing the CLARITY Act and a compliance-focused approach to oversight.
Patrick Witt Signals ‘Big Week’ for CLARITY Act as 200+ Firms Back Bill
Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Circle, and over 200 organizations are pressing Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act amid ongoing negotiations.
Chinese Man Gets 10 Years for Stealing 107 BTC as Court Rules it Property
A case summary posted by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate’s official WeChat account confirms a Qingdao court found the defendant guilty…
ZachXBT Slams UK HTX Sanctions as FixedFloat Suspends Huobi Funds
On-chain investigator ZachXBT publicly criticized the sanctions framework as "a bit of an overreach" with catastrophic address tainting implications.
Hedera Joins 200+ Organizations Backing Senate CLARITY Act
Blockchain network Hedera has joined a coalition of more than 200 organizations urging U.S. Senate leadership to advance the CLARITY…
New York Judge Halts Bid to Claim 39,000 Dormant Bitcoin Wallets
A New York judge has paused a lawsuit targeting 39,069 inactive wallets, setting the stage for a landmark legal battle…
Aave Pushes UK FCA to Distinguish DeFi From Intermediaries
Aave says non-discretionary infrastructure falls outside traditional intermediary activities and should be regulated accordingly.
“Offering a Bounty”: Gov. Hochul Targets Pump.fun’s GO Platform
Hochul’s remarks came hours after Pump.fun launched GO, a bounty marketplace that lets users pay others to complete tasks using…
Galaxy Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds From 75% to 60% as Senate Calendar Tightens
Alex Thorn lowered the firm's institutional probability estimate by 15 points after this week's FISA vote failure and the absence…
House Whip Emmer Meets CFTC Chair to Push CLARITY Act
The push comes as lawmakers try to move the bill toward final passage while resolving disputes over stablecoins, DeFi, software…
Rep. French Hill Defends CLARITY Act Amid Banking Industry Concerns
The House Financial Services chairman said tokenized deposits and stablecoins can coexist as lawmakers work to resolve banking industry objections.
Congress Reveals First Detailed Look at Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The proposal details how a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would operate, including a 20-year holding requirement, proof-of-reserve audits, and Treasury…
Congress Eyes Sweeping Crypto Tax Reform Through Seven Drafts
The package breaks broader digital asset tax proposals into standalone bills as Congress prepares to examine crypto taxation at a…
South Korea Probes Polymarket Users Over Gambling Allegations
The probe follows a request from South Korea's National Police Agency, as authorities examine whether Polymarket betting violates local gambling…
Pro-Crypto Senators Press Regulators to Replace Basel’s Capital Rules
Lawmakers said capital rules for digital assets should reflect actual risk and align with a technology-neutral approach as Congress advances…
US Lawmakers Urge FTC to Investigate Kalshi & Polymarket’s Practices
The group of lawmakers want the FTC to investigate whether prediction market platforms mislead consumers through conflicting marketing and regulatory…
CFTC Scraps 1998 No-Deny Policy, Aligns With SEC Settlement Reforms
The agency says removing the no-deny settlement restriction could speed up case resolution, cut legal disputes, and return funds to…
Bessent Pushes US Bitcoin Reserve as CLARITY Act Bill Gains Steam
The twin efforts signal a major shift toward long-term Bitcoin holdings and clearer federal crypto rules.
UK Lawmakers Push BOE to Ease Stablecoin Rules Amid Growth Concerns
The lawmakers said several proposals, including limits on how much individuals and firms can hold, could hold back innovation in…
WLFI Warns Crypto Transfers May Face Sanctions Delays
As the U.S. Treasury blacklists Iranian nodes like Nobitex, the Trump-backed DeFi venture explicitly reminds users of its automated blacklisting…
Singapore’s Second Joint Operation Prevents $4.2M in Crypto Losses
A joint anti-scam operation involving Coinbase, Gemini, OKX, and other major exchanges identified over 145 potential victims and stopped millions…
Crypto Critic Brad Sherman Advances to November Rematch — Will FairShake Bother Spending?
The 30-year incumbent faces the same pro-crypto Republican he beat by 32 points in 2024.
US Directs ‘Economic Fury’ at Iran’s Crypto Lifeline via Nobitex Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blacklists Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex, cutting off Tehran's multi-billion-dollar stablecoin bypass.
160 Ex-DOJ, FBI Officials Urge Senate to Pass CLARITY Act
In a powerful rebuke to Democratic objections, former national security leaders argue the bill is a crucial enforcement upgrade, not…
SEC Unveils 2030 Strategy With Focus on Crypto Rule Clarity
The regulator outlined plans to modernize enforcement, support emerging technologies, and establish a clearer framework for digital asset markets.
CLARITY Act Reaches Senate Calendar as Crypto Awaits Verdict
The crypto market structure bill cleared another procedural hurdle as lawmakers prepare for Senate debate amid growing support and opposition.
Warren, Sanders Sound Alarm on Crypto’s Path Into 401(k)s
Lawmakers argued the rule would weaken investor protections and expose retirement savers to volatile assets, higher fees, and greater risk.
CFTC Chief Takes Aim at Biden-Era Gemini Enforcement Case
Selig said the regulator is “starting fresh” and that federal agencies should not be used for political enforcement.
Crypto in Your 401(k)? Blockchain Association Backs New DOL Rule
The group argues retirement savers should have access to crypto-related investments when plan fiduciaries determine such exposure is prudent.
Georgia Deploys Smart Meters in Mestia to Curb Illegal Crypto Mining
Authorities target illegal electricity use after unexpected power surges strained local grids, driving up costs and pressure on infrastructure.
