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Defend Developers PAC Pushes Crypto Builder Protections as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate

Crypto developers are back in Washington’s line of fire, and this time they’re not just asking for mercy — they’ve formed a PAC to fight for it. Defend Developers PAC is backing crypto and DeFi builders CLARITY Act still hinges on developer protections and AML rules Money transmitter liability remains the legal landmine Senate negotiations […]

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Kalshi Launches CFTC-Approved Bitcoin Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders

Kalshi has launched a CFTC-approved bitcoin perpetual futures contract for U.S. traders, bringing one of crypto’s most heavily used derivatives products onto regulated domestic turf. BTCPERP goes live for U.S. traders CFTC-approved under Regulation 40.3 No expiration date, spot-price tracking, funding rates Offshore competition heats up with Binance and Hyperliquid Kraken, Robinhood, and Gemini are […]

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Face ETF Outflows, Sanctions, and Macro Stress as TradFi Builds Onchain Rails

Bitcoin and Ethereum are getting hit from the same three sides at once: ETF outflows, macro anxiety, and geopolitical stress. At the same time, U.S. sanctions on Iran’s largest crypto exchange and new crypto rails from Charles Schwab and Mastercard show the industry is still being pulled in opposite directions—short-term fear on one side, infrastructure […]

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Microsoft Warns Malicious npm Packages Steal Crypto Wallet Data via Hugging Face Abuse

Microsoft has warned that two public npm packages were caught delivering malware that can steal crypto wallet credentials, keystrokes, screenshots, and other sensitive data, with attackers hiding the exfiltration trail through Hugging Face to make the traffic look less suspicious. Two compromised npm packages — [email protected] and [email protected] Remote access trojan deployed — malware could […]

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Trezor Safe 7 Secure Element Flaw Found in Lab Test, Funds Still Safe Says Trezor

Trezor says a flaw found in the TROPIC01 secure element chip inside the Trezor Safe 7 does not put users’ funds at risk, even though Ledger’s security team managed to poke a real hole in the hardware under lab conditions. TROPIC01 flaw found during independent testing Laser fault injection used in a lab attack Three-layer […]

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US Regulators Open U.S. Markets to Paxos Blockchain Settlement and BTC Perpetuals

US regulators clear path for blockchain innovation in TradFi U.S. regulators just made two moves that push blockchain deeper into the plumbing of mainstream finance: the SEC approved Paxos Securities Settlement Company as a registered clearing agency and central securities depository, while the CFTC approved KalshiEX to list a BTC-linked perpetual futures contract. Translation: crypto […]

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UK Lords Warn BoE Stablecoin Caps Could Strangle Digital Finance Growth

Britain’s parliamentary financial watchdog is telling the Bank of England to ease up on its stablecoin crackdown before it crushes a market that’s still finding its legs. House of Lords pushes back on Bank of England stablecoin caps £20,000 individual limit and £10 million business limit face criticism 40% reserve rule could damage stablecoin economics […]

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Warren Urges Labor Dept to Block Bitcoin and Crypto in 401(k) Plans

Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the U.S. Department of Labor to block Bitcoin and other crypto assets from 401(k) retirement plans, arguing that Americans’ nest eggs should not be exposed to volatile, fee-heavy bets dressed up as innovation. Warren, Sanders, and Scott want the Labor Department to scrap the proposed rule Crypto in 401(k)s could […]

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Bitfinex: Bitcoin Faces Slow Bleed from Distribution-Driven Selling Pressure

Bitcoin is not getting nuked; it is getting worn down. Bitfinex says BTC is facing a slow bleed as steady, distribution-driven selling pressure keeps chipping away at price instead of triggering one giant panic dump, as noted in Bitfinex’s market read. Slow bleed: Bitcoin is drifting lower under persistent sell pressure Distribution phase: Larger or […]

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UK Warns Strict Stablecoin Rules Could Stifle Sterling-Pegged Crypto Growth

UK lawmakers warn strict stablecoin regulation could choke off sterling-pegged crypto growth Britain wants a real seat at the digital money table, but some lawmakers are warning that heavy-handed stablecoin rules could end up smothering the UK stablecoin market before it gets started. If crypto regulation in the UK becomes too rigid, sterling-pegged stablecoins may […]

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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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