Author: Chris Smith
CFTC Chair Announces Committee to Steer Emerging Tech Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCFTC Chair Mike Selig has introduced a new advisory committee focused on innovation, tasked with informing the regulator’s approach to technologies including blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Report: Standard Chartered Mulls Crypto Prime Brokerage
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered is said to be planning a move into crypto prime brokerage.
UK Committee Chairs Escalate Call to Prohibit Political Crypto Donations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant intervention, the chairs of seven UK parliamentary committees have written to the government demanding a ban on political donations made in cryptocurrency.
South Korea Proposes 5% Equity Cap for Company Crypto Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorporate cryptocurrency investments in South Korea may soon be restricted to 5% of equity capital.
Cathie Wood Predicts US Government Will Begin Purchasing Bitcoin for National Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteARK Invest founder Cathie Wood stated that crypto remains a politically important issue for President Trump as he faces midterm elections that could weaken his presidency, and those concerns bode well for the US Bitcoin Reserve.
Florida Bill Aims to Create Independent State Bitcoin Reserve Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida lawmakers have filed a new proposal that would authorize the creation of a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, marking the latest attempt by a US state to formally place the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet ahead of the 2026 legislative session set to kick off on Jan. 13.
Initial Net Outflows Hit US Spot XRP ETFs After Strong Debut Run
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot XRP ETFs have registered their first daily net outflows, ending an uninterrupted 36-day inflow period since they began trading.
World Liberty Financial Aims for Charter to Power USD1 Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn application for a national trust bank charter has been filed by World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency initiative of the Trump family. The goal is to expand the institutional reach of its USD1 stablecoin.
What is USDT?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether (USDT) is a stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a fiat currency—in this case, the US dollar.
What Are Decentralized Exchanges?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA DEX is a platform for exchanging cryptocurrencies that operates on a decentralized network, such as a blockchain.
Clarity Act Scheduled for Senate Committee Markup Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is poised for a critical legislative step.
US Bitcoin ETFs See First Net Outflows of 2026 Totaling $243 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe initial inflow surge for US spot Bitcoin ETFs has reversed.
Crypto Market Framework Faces Multi-Year Delay, Analysts Warn
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS legislation designed to establish clear regulations for digital asset markets is likely to face significant delays.
Grayscale Announces Initial Staking Distribution for US Ethereum ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has announced a staking rewards distribution for its Ethereum Staking exchange-traded fund, marking the first scheduled payout from onchain staking for any US-listed spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded product.
Coinbase to Halt Peso Services in Argentina Following Strategic Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase will suspend its peso-based services in Argentina approximately one year after launching in the active Latin American crypto market.
PwC Ramps Up Crypto Focus Amid US Regulatory Changes: Report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of the world’s major accounting firms, PwC, is taking steps to deepen its involvement in the cryptocurrency sector, moving away from its previously cautious position.
India’s Central Bank Advocates for CBDCs Over Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Reserve Bank of India has issued a stark warning, positioning privately issued stablecoins as a potential threat to financial stability and public trust in money.
Coinbase Predicts 2026 Surge in Crypto Adoption Fueled by Key Trends
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto adoption is poised to accelerate in 2026 as several major trends build upon each other, states Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong.
Stablecoins Explained
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by linking their market value to an external reference.
Cypherpunk Holdings Expands Major ZEC Treasury Position
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Nasdaq-listed company with backing from Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has significantly increased its stake in the privacy cryptocurrency Zcash.
South Korea Postpones Crypto Legislation Amid Stablecoin Debate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korean legislators have reportedly postponed the submission of a comprehensive digital asset bill, which includes provisions for domestic stablecoins, due to unresolved critical issues.
XRP Products Defy Trend as Broader Crypto ETPs See Sustained Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile XRP-focused exchange-traded products attracted $70 million in inflows, the wider crypto fund market remained bearish for a second consecutive week.
Trust Wallet Begins Repaying Users After $7 Million Extension Hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrust Wallet announced on Friday the start of a formal reimbursement program for users impacted by a security breach in its Chrome browser extension.
China Introduces Interest Payments to Boost Digital Yuan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank announced a comprehensive overhaul of its digital yuan framework this Monday.
What is Bitcoin?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBitcoin is a digital currency created by Satoshi Nakamoto to allow people send and receive money without the need of intermediaries.
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