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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 […]
Read MoreDemocrats 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 Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Bobby Scott want the proposal withdrawn The plan could touch a $10.1 trillion U.S. […]
Read MoreBank 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 […]
Read MoreNYDFS 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 […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Hits Senate Calendar as U.S. Crypto Rules Nearing Clarity
The CLARITY Act has landed on the Senate Legislative Calendar, moving the U.S. one step closer to an actual crypto market-structure law instead of the usual regulatory goblin show. That still does not mean a vote is imminent, but it does mean the bill is officially in the Senate queue and Washington can’t keep pretending […]
Read MoreBrazil 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 […]
Read MoreUK Stablecoin Caps, Nobitex Sanctions, and SEC Tokenization Shift Signal Crypto Policy Split
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 […]
Read MoreBitcoin On-Chain Activity Falls 44% as ETFs Shift Demand Off-Chain
Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has fallen sharply from the 2021 bull market peak, even as BTC has held far above those levels for much of the current cycle. That gap points to a market that looks very different now: less retail frenzy, more institutional flows, and a lot fewer people spamming the blockchain like it’s a […]
Read MoreUS 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 […]
Read MoreCharles 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 […]
Read MoreBitwise: 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 […]
Read MoreGeorgia 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 […]
Read MoreStrive 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 […]
Read MorePro-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 […]
Read MoreBest 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 […]
Read MoreEU MiCA Set for Update as Stablecoins, DeFi and Tokenization Pressure Mount
Europe’s crypto rulebook is heading into its next phase, and MiCA is already being eyed for updates before the dust has even settled. The Markets in Crypto-Assets framework gave the EU a strong start, but lawmakers now face the messy job of keeping pace with stablecoins, DeFi, tokenization, and tax rules that are already lagging […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Faces Critical June Senate Push as Crypto Regulation Fight Intensifies
The CLARITY Act is hitting a critical June stretch in the Senate, with supporters racing to move the crypto market structure bill before the July 4 recess and opponents doing what opponents do best: dragging their feet, sharpening knives, and pretending they are saving the republic. June 3: Senate crypto talks restart July 4 recess: […]
Read MoreCLARITY 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 […]
Read MoreSenate Clarity Act Could Block Fed CBDC and Boost Stablecoins
The Senate’s return from recess puts the Digital Asset Clarity Act back in play, and the biggest prize may not be crypto market structure at all. The bill’s real knockout punch is the prohibition on a Federal Reserve retail CBDC — a move that would protect private stablecoins and keep the state out of the […]
Read MoreSEC Sues Texas Man Over Alleged $12.3M Crypto AI Ponzi Scheme
A Texas man is facing SEC allegations after regulators say his crypto pitch was little more than a glossy fraud wrapped in fake AI, bogus safety claims, and very real investor losses. $12.3 million allegedly raised through Privvy Investments About 150 investors reportedly targeted 40% to 50% returns promised in 30 to 45 days Fake […]
Read MoreCFTC 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 […]
Read MoreMichael 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 […]
Read MoreAI 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, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits Record, but Demand Is Weakening
Bitcoin Holds Record Long-Term Holder Supply, So Why Isn’t Price Rising? Bitcoin has slipped back below $75,000 even as long-term holder supply hits a record 15.8 million BTC, and that gap is exposing a simple but uncomfortable truth: the market may have a demand problem, not a supply problem. BTC lost the $75,000 level as […]
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