Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
Trump Nominates Crypto-Supportive Economist Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve Board
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer President Donald Trump has selected economist Stephen Miran, a known advocate for cryptocurrency, to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Trump’s Latest Executive Order Clears Path for Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday instructing federal agencies to enable 401(k) plans to incorporate cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other non-traditional assets.
China Joins Global Pushback Against Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Model
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina has become the latest country to raise alarms over Worldcoin’s iris-scanning operations, with its Ministry of State Security declaring the practice a national security risk.
Trump Takes on Debanking: Executive Order Targets Crypto Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move for the crypto sector, President Donald Trump is set to order a sweeping investigation into alleged debanking of digital asset firms and conservative organizations.
SEC Issues Landmark Guidance: Liquid Staking Exempt from Securities Laws
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared that certain forms of liquid staking do not fall under securities regulations.
FinCEN Warns of Rising Crypto ATM Scams Targeting Seniors, Cartels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury’s financial crime unit is sounding the alarm on a surge in fraud involving cryptocurrency ATMs—including drug money laundering and elder scams.
CFTC Eyes Major Shift: Spot Crypto Trading on Futures Exchanges?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC is taking a big step toward spot crypto trading on futures platforms—a move that could reshape US crypto markets.
Crypto Funds Hit by $223M Outflows After 15-Week Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter 15 straight weeks of gains, crypto investment products—including those from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale—recorded $223 million in net outflows last week.
CFTC Kicks Off Rapid Crypto Rulemaking in Response to White House Report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC has begun a fast-tracked regulatory push—dubbed a “crypto sprint”—to enact key cryptocurrency policies outlined in the Trump administration’s latest report.
CFTC’s Summer Mersinger Suggests US Could Soon Welcome Crypto Perpetual Futures Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCommodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer Mersinger indicated on Thursday that crypto perpetual futures may soon be available for trading in the United States.
SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Aims to Ease Rules for Blockchain Startups
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a bid to support crypto innovation, SEC Chair Paul Atkins has introduced “Project Crypto”—a regulatory revamp designed to give digital asset firms more flexibility.
Indonesia Tightens Crypto Tax Policy, Hikes Rates for Foreign Exchange Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndonesia’s Finance Ministry has announced stricter crypto taxation, set to take effect August 1.
JPMorgan’s Chase Credit Cards Now Support Crypto Purchases via Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan is partnering with Coinbase to let users buy digital assets with their credit cards starting this fall.
Trump White House Finally Delivers Crypto Regulatory Blueprint
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter months of anticipation, the Trump administration’s Working Group on Digital Assets has published its comprehensive report on cryptocurrency regulation.
Pepescape Crypto Presale Raises $1M as Ethereum Eyes $6K, Community-Owned Exchange Gigacex Unveiled
Reading Time: 2 minutesDubai, UAE, 30th July 2025, Chainwire
PayPal Slashes Fees with New Crypto Checkout, Supports 100+ Tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayPal is rolling out a low-cost crypto payment solution for US merchants, charging just 0.99% per transaction—a 90% reduction compared to standard credit card fees.
SEC Extends Review Period for Trump-Linked Bitcoin ETF Amid Wider Delays
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has deferred its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, moving the deadline to September 18. The fund, supported by Trump Media & Technology Group, seeks to trade on NYSE Arca under existing commodity trust rules.
Democrats Challenge FHFA’s Push to Include Crypto in Mortgage Approvals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of Senate Democrats is pushing back against the FHFA’s exploration of cryptocurrency in mortgage lending, warning of potential risks to the housing market.
Remittix Presale Raises $17M After Revealing Next-Gen Web3 Wallet Beta Launch Date
Reading Time: 2 minutesKošice, Slovakia, 25th July 2025, Chainwire
CoinShares Wins MiCA License in France
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinShares, one of Europe’s top crypto investment firms, just locked in a major regulatory milestone: a MiCA license from France.
UK Government Proposes Sweeping Ransomware Payment Ban
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK has unveiled strict new measures to prevent public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) operators—such as energy providers, healthcare services, and local authorities—from paying ransomware demands.
GOP Senators Propose Crypto Market Framework, Eye House Alignment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRepublican leaders on the Senate Banking Committee have circulated a draft bill to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, potentially merging efforts with the House’s recently passed CLARITY Act.
Telegram Brings Crypto to the US with New In-App Wallet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTelegram is making crypto easier than ever for US users with its new non-custodial wallet, powered by MoonPay.
SEC Greenlights—Then Hits Pause—on Bitwise ETF Conversion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a rare move, the SEC approved Bitwise’s request to convert its crypto index fund into an ETF, only to suspend the decision shortly after, signaling internal debate.
BitGo Files for US IPO in Push Toward Mainstream Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitGo, a major digital asset custodian, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.