Author: Tony Pearce
USDC Integration Goes Live on XRP Ledger, Enabling Cross-DEX Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially added support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin, enabling new DeFi interoperability features.
Senate to Hold Decisive Vote on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has scheduled its final vote on the GENIUS Act for June 17, a move that could shape the regulatory landscape for stablecoins nationwide.
Senate Moves Forward on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Amid Trump’s Crypto Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate voted decisively (68-30) to advance the GENIUS Act, a major stablecoin regulation bill backed by Senate leadership and aligned with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda.
Connecticut Bans Government Crypto Involvement in Sweeping New Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConnecticut has implemented a comprehensive prohibition on state and local government cryptocurrency activities through newly passed legislation.
Corporate Stablecoin Adoption Soars as Fortune 500 Firms Take Notice
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Coinbase survey reveals a dramatic shift in corporate attitudes toward stablecoins, with Fortune 500 interest tripling in just one year.
UK Cracks Down on Hidden Crypto in Bankruptcy Cases with New Specialist
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs crypto-related insolvencies skyrocket, the UK has taken action by hiring its first crypto recovery expert to track down missing digital assets.
Staked INJ ETF in the Works? Canary Capital’s Latest Move Signals Interest
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInjective (INJ) investors may soon have a new way to gain exposure, as Canary Capital has registered the “Canary Staked INJ ETF” trust in Delaware.
Security Flaw Costs Bitcoin DeFi Project $8.3M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA critical vulnerability in Alex Protocol’s self-listing verification logic led to one of the largest exploits in Stacks ecosystem history.
Saylor’s “Send More Orange” Tweet Sparks Bitcoin Buy Speculation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor is at it again. The MicroStrategy chairman dropped another Bitcoin teaser on X, posting “Send more Orange” alongside a chart of the company’s massive BTC stash.
Romania’s National Postal Service Launches First Bitcoin ATM
Reading Time: < 1 minutePoșta Română, Romania’s state-owned postal service, has installed its first Bitcoin ATM at a branch in Tulcea, in collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Romania (BTR).
Uber Joins Corporate Stablecoin Movement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed the company is actively evaluating stablecoin payments at the Bloomberg Tech Summit.
MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Enabling Nationwide Crypto Services in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency payment provider MoonPay has received regulatory approval to operate in all 50 US states after securing a BitLicense and money transmitter license from New York’s financial regulator.
Hong Kong Opens Crypto Derivatives Market to Institutional Players
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong regulators are preparing to greenlight digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors.
Circle’s IPO Valuation Hits $6.9B as Share Price Climbs to $31
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has once again raised its IPO target, now seeking $1.05 billion by pricing shares at $31—above its initial $27-$28 range.
What is Crypto Staking?
Reading Time: 2 minutesStaking, in general, refers to the act of holding a certain amount of a cryptocurrency in a wallet for a defined period.
Dubai Advances Crypto Adoption With Ripple Stablecoin Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai’s financial regulator has expanded its approved digital assets list to include Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, marking another milestone in the emirate’s progressive crypto framework.
California Moves to Embrace Crypto with Landmark Payments Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step toward digital currency adoption, California’s Assembly has unanimously approved a bill enabling state agencies to accept crypto payments.
OSL Group Expands into Indonesia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s OSL Group has agreed to acquire a 90% stake in Indonesia-based crypto exchange Evergreen Crest for $15 million.
Sber Pioneers Regulated Bitcoin-Linked Bonds in Russia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move blending traditional finance with digital assets, Sber—Russia’s largest bank—has rolled out a regulatory-compliant Bitcoin-linked bond.
MAS Cracks Down: Singapore Crypto Firms Must Exit Overseas Markets by June 30
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s financial regulator has drawn a hard line—local crypto businesses must stop serving overseas customers by June 30 or face severe penalties.
UK Trading Giant IG Group Enters Spot Crypto Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinancial services heavyweight IG Group has made its move into direct cryptocurrency trading, providing retail investors access to 31 digital assets.
IMF Pushes Back on Pakistan’s Bold Bitcoin Mining Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan’s big bet on Bitcoin mining is running into some IMF roadblocks.
Metaplanet Ramps Up Bitcoin Holdings with 1,088 BTC Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, Japan’s leading corporate Bitcoin investor, has bought another 1,088 BTC for ¥16.885 billion ($117.5 million), bringing its total stash to 8,888 BTC (~$930 million).
SEC Confirms Staking on Proof-of-Stake Blockchains Is Not a Securities Transaction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has determined that staking on certain proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains does not qualify as a securities transaction under federal law.
Thailand to Block Several Crypto Exchanges, Including Bybit and OKX
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a ban on five cryptocurrency exchanges – Bybit, 1000X, CoinEx, OKX, and XT – for operating without proper authorization in the country.
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