Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
Stripe’s Bridge Joins Circle, Paxos in Pursuit of Federal Stablecoin Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe race for federal oversight in the stablecoin market is heating up.
DOJ Lands Largest Ever Forfeiture with Seizure of $15B in Bitcoin from Criminal Syndicate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a landmark strike against transnational crime, the US Department of Justice has seized nearly 130,000 bitcoin, valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest forfeiture in its history.
DOJ Drops Indictment Against Roger Ver After $50 Million Tax Settlement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US government has closed its case against Roger Ver after the crypto figure agreed to a $50 million settlement.
Reports Suggest Trump Administration Considering Pardon for Binance Founder CZ
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to sources cited by New York Post columnist Charles Gasparino, the White House is reportedly “leaning toward a pardon” for Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance.
BNY Mellon Eyes 24/7 Instant Payments with New Tokenized Deposit Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) is weighing a plan to let its clients make payments that settle in seconds, any time of day, by using “tokenized deposits” on a blockchain.
Coinbase Joins Crypto Rush for Federal Banking Charters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest US crypto exchange, Coinbase, is the latest firm to apply for a national trust company charter from the OCC.
SEC Issues No-Action Letter Permitting Crypto Custody via State Trust Companies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified that investment advisers may use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for cryptocurrency assets.
Kraken Seeks $20 Billion Valuation in Pre-IPO Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is aiming for a $20 billion valuation in a new pre-IPO funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in the crypto sector’s resurgence.
SEC, FINRA Investigate Leaks Before Crypto Treasury Moves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWere corporate crypto plans leaked to select traders? The SEC and FINRA are investigating precisely that, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
“Tokenized Markets Are the Future”: CFTC Paves Way for Stablecoin Collateral
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeclaring “tokenized markets are here, and they are the future,” the CFTC is moving to integrate digital assets into the core of the financial system.
White House Pushes for Crypto Law by New Year’s Eve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House is accelerating efforts to pass a landmark crypto market structure bill, aiming for President Trump’s signature by the end of the year.
US and UK Launch Crypto Regulation Task Force, Demand Report in 180 Days
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move to align their approaches to digital finance, the US and UK have launched a joint task force focused on crypto regulation.
BitGo CEO to Maintain Firm Control Through Dual-Class Share Structure in Planned IPO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs BitGo files for its highly anticipated US IPO, the S-1 filing details a governance structure that ensures co-founder and CEO Michael Belshe retains ultimate control.
It Just Got Easier to Invest in Crypto ETFs, Thanks to the SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has just cleared a major hurdle for new crypto ETFs. By approving new, standardized rules for listing them, the agency has effectively created a fast-track process for exchanges.
CME Expands Crypto Derivatives Suite with Solana and XRP Options
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCME Group is capitalizing on soaring institutional demand with the planned October 13 launch of options on its Solana and XRP futures.
Transatlantic Alliance: US and UK Aim to Set Global Standard for Crypto Cooperation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US and UK are embarking on a new era of collaboration to shape cryptocurrency regulation.
CoinShares Aims for Top Tier with US Listing, Joining Ranks of BlackRock and Fidelity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA major European crypto player is entering the US market. CoinShares, which manages roughly $10 billion in assets, has agreed to a SPAC merger with Nasdaq-listed Vine Hill, valuing the company at $1.2 billion.
Trump-Linked Crypto Firms Tumble Over 20% Amid Broader Market Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShares of American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) and the token for World Liberty Financial plummeted more than 20% on Thursday, underperforming a declining broader crypto market.
Stablecoins and Tokenization Take Center Stage at Upcoming Fed Conference
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve is diving deep into crypto’s core components.
US Regulators Greenlight Spot Crypto Trading on Major Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a joint statement, the SEC and CFTC clarified that existing regulations allow major traditional exchanges like the NYSE, Nasdaq, and CME to list spot cryptocurrency trading products.
Sonic Labs Approves $150M Plan for US Stock Market Entry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlockchain company Sonic Labs has passed a governance proposal to fund a major expansion into U.S. capital markets with a $150 million war chest.
CFTC Issues Clarifying Advisory on FBOT Registration for Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a staff advisory to clarify the registration pathway for foreign boards of trade (FBOTs) seeking to provide access to US traders.
21Shares Files for Landmark Sei ETF, Proposing Integrated Staking Feature
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset manager 21Shares has submitted an S-1 registration to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Sei ETF.
Unicoin Accuses SEC of “Twisting” Filings in Fight to Dismiss Fraud Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment platform Unicoin has launched a fierce counterattack against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a motion to dismiss the agency’s $100 million fraud lawsuit.
CFTC Enhances Crypto Oversight with Nasdaq Surveillance Tech
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will integrate Nasdaq’s market surveillance technology to bolster its oversight of the digital asset space.
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