Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
OCC Greenlights Banks for Crypto Intermediary Role
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA national US bank regulator stated on Tuesday that banks are permitted to act as intermediaries for cryptocurrency transactions.
Spot Digital Asset Trading Approved for CFTC-Registered Venues
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe agency announced the move on Thursday, marking a significant step in formalizing digital asset markets within the US regulatory framework.
SEC Issues Leverage Warnings to ETF Sponsors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has dispatched cautionary letters to a number of exchange-traded fund sponsors.
Florida Appeals Court Revives $80 Million Lawsuit Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Florida appeals court has reinstated a major lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Connecticut Issues Cease-and-Desist to Platforms Over Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe state of Connecticut has directed three prominent platforms to halt their prediction market offerings.
FDIC Outlines Two-Phase Plan to Roll Out US Stablecoin Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators are advancing a two-step plan to enact the GENIUS Act for stablecoins.
CoinShares Withdraws US Spot ETF Filings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAhead of its planned Nasdaq listing, European digital asset giant CoinShares has formally withdrawn its applications for US spot XRP ETF, Solana Staking ETF, and Litecoin ETF.
Profit-Taking Drives Historic $3.5B Exodus from Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNovember witnessed the most significant monthly capital exit from US spot Bitcoin ETFs since February, with net outflows hitting $3.48 billion.
SEC’s Proposed ‘Innovation Exemption’ for Crypto Draws Fire from Traditional Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC’s work on a new “innovation exemption” from securities laws is facing significant opposition from traditional stock exchanges.
MoonPay Gains Coveted NY Trust Charter, Unlocking Institutional Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency payments firm MoonPay has secured a trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), a key regulatory milestone that allows it to expand its services for institutional clients.
SEC Grants Second No-Action Letter to a DePIN Project, Cementing a New Regulatory Pathway for Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a second no-action letter to a decentralized infrastructure (DePIN) project, reinforcing a potential new framework for crypto regulation.
Kraken Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO After Securing $800 Million in Funding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Kraken has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States.
Senate GOP Pushes for Crypto Regulatory Vote, Aims to Define SEC and CFTC Roles
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is aiming for a committee vote next month on a landmark crypto market structure bill that seeks to resolve the long-standing jurisdictional battle between the SEC and CFTC.
Banks Get the Go-Ahead to Fill Their Crypto Gas Tanks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanks can now officially hold cryptocurrency to pay for “gas” on blockchain networks, according to fresh guidance from a top US bank regulator.
White House Considers Expanding IRS Surveillance to Crypto Wallets Abroad
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House is reviewing a proposal that would significantly expand the IRS’s reach, allowing it to surveil US taxpayers’ cryptocurrency transactions with foreign-based exchanges and wallets.
SEC’s 2026 Exam Priorities Omit Specific Crypto Focus
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its examination priorities for 2026 without a dedicated section on cryptocurrency, a departure from its recent practice.
Crypto Industry Wins Key Concession as SEC Pledges Clarity on Token Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US securities regulator is preparing to deliver a major win for the cryptocurrency sector by establishing clear definitions for digital assets.
Visa Aims to Speed Up Pay with New Stablecoin Payout Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa is tackling slow payment speeds with a new pilot that allows businesses to pay in stablecoins directly from their standard bank accounts.
Senate Bill Pits CFTC Against SEC in Power Struggle Over Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new Senate proposal has drawn a clear battle line in the debate over who should regulate cryptocurrency.
Staking Rewards for the Masses: IRS Paves Way for Crypto ETPs to Share Profits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRetail investors are a major step closer to earning staking rewards through traditional financial products, thanks to new guidance from the IRS.
Regulated Leveraged Spot Markets Coming Soon, Says CFTC Boss
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS investors may soon get access to safer, regulated leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Kraken Wins Approval for Crypto-Backed Trading in EU
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a sign of maturing crypto regulation in Europe, Kraken has received regulatory approval to allow traders to post digital assets as collateral on its derivatives platform.
Ripple Prime Goes Live in US Following Hidden Road Deal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially launched its digital asset prime brokerage in the competitive US market, a direct result of its $1.25 billion acquisition of multi-asset broker Hidden Road.
Western Union Bets on Brand: Files ‘WUUSD’ Trademark to Bridge Crypto and Mainstream Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWestern Union is leaning into its iconic brand identity with a new trademark filing for “WUUSD,” signaling a consumer-focused approach to its upcoming stablecoin offerings.
dYdX Charts US Expansion, Aims for 2025 Entry with Strategic Spot Trading Offering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a key strategic move, the decentralized exchange dYdX is targeting a US market entry before the close of 2025.
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