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Mastercard Pushes Stablecoin Settlement Across Global Payments Network

Mastercard is moving deeper into crypto infrastructure, with a push to enable stablecoin settlement across its global payments network. That’s not a gimmick with a blockchain sticker slapped on it — it’s a sign that digital dollars are creeping into the guts of mainstream finance. Mastercard is backing stablecoin settlement across its payments network Stablecoins […]

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Democrats Move to Block Crypto in 401(k)s as Labor Dept Proposal Faces Backlash

Three senior Democrats are moving to kill a Labor Department proposal that could open 401(k) retirement plans to crypto and other alternative assets, warning that workers’ nest eggs should not be turned into a speculative side-show. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Bobby Scott want the proposal withdrawn The plan could touch a $10.1 trillion U.S. […]

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Bank of America Names Digital Asset Chief as Wall Street Deepens Crypto Push

Bank of America has appointed an executive to lead its digital asset strategy, another sign that the biggest names in finance are no longer treating blockchain and crypto as a novelty act. Bank of America names leadership for digital assets Strategy may cover tokenization, stablecoins, custody, and blockchain settlement Wall Street is taking digital assets […]

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NYDFS and EBA Coordinate Stablecoin Oversight as Global Regulation Tightens

New York and Europe are moving in lockstep on stablecoin oversight, and that’s a pretty clear sign the days of “trust me bro” finance are numbered. NYDFS + EBA: Regulatory coordination on stablecoin oversight Focus areas: Reserves, redemption, consumer protection, and financial stability Big signal: Stablecoins are being treated as financial infrastructure, not just crypto […]

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Brazil Mandates Independent Audits for Crypto Exchanges in Licensing Push

Brazil’s central bank has tightened the screws on crypto exchanges, making independent audits mandatory for licensing and renewals. If a firm wants access to one of the world’s biggest digital asset markets, it now has to prove it can handle compliance like a grown-up. Independent audits are now required for crypto licensing and renewals in […]

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UK Stablecoin Caps, Nobitex Sanctions, and SEC Tokenization Shift Signal Crypto Policy Split

2 June 2026 Daily Feed

The UK’s stablecoin fight is heating up, Washington is squeezing sanctioned crypto activity, and the SEC is suddenly sounding less allergic to tokenization. UK Lords vs BOE: Peers are pushing back on proposed stablecoin holding caps. U.S. Treasury action: Nobitex was sanctioned over alleged Iran-linked financial flows. SEC shift: Tokenization is getting a more constructive […]

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US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Evasion

Washington is tightening the vise on Iran’s crypto channels, and the latest move hits four Iranian exchanges accused of helping the regime dodge sanctions, move money across borders, and keep its financial machinery alive, as detailed in new sanctions from the US Treasury. OFAC sanctioned four Iranian crypto exchanges Nobitex is accused of handling more […]

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Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP Futures, Eyes Spot Crypto Access

Charles Schwab is pushing deeper into crypto with 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Ripple, while also eyeing spot crypto access for financial advisors as soon as next year. 24/7 crypto futures trading now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP Spot crypto access for advisors could arrive next year Institutional demand keeps […]

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Bitwise: Bitcoin Could Benefit as $30 Trillion Debt Refinancing Stress Looms in 2026

Bitcoin is being squeezed by short-term market weakness, but Bitwise thinks a bigger macro shock could ultimately work in its favor if global debt markets start to fracture under refinancing pressure. Close to $30 trillion in debt may need refinancing in 2026 Japanese bond yields and weaker sovereign debt demand are flashing stress Bitcoin ETF/ETP […]

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Georgia Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Mining After Mestia Power Surge

Georgia is cracking down on illegal crypto mining after a power surge in Mestia after officials said hidden rigs have pushed electricity use far beyond normal levels, overloaded the grid, and left local residents and businesses dealing with outages. Mestia electricity meters will be installed to spot hidden mining 133 million kWh used in Mestia […]

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Strive Buys 2,500 BTC as Treasury Hits 19,000 Bitcoin, Expands ATM Programs

Strive Inc. just kept stacking bitcoin while the market slid and some corporate holders got nervous. The Nasdaq-listed company bought 2,500 BTC between May 23 and June 1, lifting its total bitcoin holdings to 19,000 BTC and reinforcing a treasury strategy that is looking increasingly aggressive, increasingly ambitious, and increasingly expensive to ignore. 2,500 BTC […]

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Pro-Bitcoin Bill Pulte Named Acting Intel Chief While Keeping FHFA Post

Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence while keeping his grip on the Federal Housing Finance Agency, adding a loud pro-Bitcoin conservative to one of Washington’s most powerful lanes. Bill Pulte becomes acting director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exits on June 30 Trump says Pulte keeps FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie […]

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Best Buy Sells Tangem Hardware Wallets Nationwide, Boosting Crypto Self-Custody in the US

Best Buy has started selling Tangem hardware wallets nationwide, pushing crypto self-custody further into the mainstream and giving U.S. shoppers a simple way to buy a device that keeps private keys off exchanges and away from company servers. Best Buy now sells Tangem hardware wallets online and in 200+ U.S. stores Tangem calls it its […]

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CLARITY Act Faces Senate Roadblocks Over Ethics, DeFi and Developer Protections

The CLARITY Act is still moving in the Senate, but passage is far from guaranteed as lawmakers clash over ethics rules, DeFi enforcement, and protections for software developers. Advanced through Senate Agriculture and Banking Committees Needs 60 votes to beat a filibuster Ethics guardrails are a Democratic red line DeFi enforcement language remains unsettled August […]

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CFTC Approves First U.S. Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in Major Crypto Derivatives Shift

The CFTC has approved KalshiEX’s Bitcoin perpetual futures product, giving the U.S. its first regulated path into a market long dominated by offshore crypto exchanges. For more on the regulatory backdrop, see CFTC Approves First US Bitcoin Perpetual Futures, Signals Shift to 24/7 Trading. First regulated U.S. Bitcoin perpetual futures approval CFTC backs 24/7 crypto […]

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Michael Saylor Signals Another Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Cleans Up $1.5B Debt

Michael Saylor may be gearing up for another Bitcoin buy, and Strategy’s latest balance sheet moves are doing a fine impression of a not-so-subtle trailer. Another Bitcoin Buy Ahead? Michael Saylors Latest Post Fuels Rumors 411 BTC moved to Coinbase Prime, then back out the next day Strategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible notes The […]

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AI Prediction Models Move Beyond Crypto Into Sports, Weather and Healthcare

AI prediction models are pushing far beyond hedge funds and crypto trading desks, with sports, weather, healthcare, and consumer software now getting a taste of the same forecasting machinery that once belonged mostly to high-finance quants. Cheaper GPUs are collapsing the cost of forecasting Open-source models have gotten good enough for small teams Sports, weather, […]

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