Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Binary-Style Options Tied to Nasdaq-100
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNasdaq is moving deeper into the prediction market arena, with one of its options exchanges filing to introduce cash-settled, binary-style contracts linked to the Nasdaq-100 Index.
US Senate Housing Bill With Anti-CBDC Provision Clears Key Procedural Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has advanced a sweeping housing affordability package that includes a temporary prohibition on the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
JPMorgan Flags US Crypto Legislation as Potential Turning Point for Second Half
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan believes that progress on US crypto market structure legislation could help shift market momentum later this year.
MetaMask and Mastercard Roll Out Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card in US With Onchain Cashback
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaMask is expanding further into everyday payments through a new partnership with Mastercard, launching a crypto-linked payment card for users in the US.
Indiana Legislature Clears Bitcoin Rights Bill, Sends Measure to Governor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Indiana have advanced a bill designed to expand crypto investment access for certain public retirement and savings plans while safeguarding residents’ rights to use digital assets.
OCC Moves to Activate GENIUS Act Framework, Invites Industry Input
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has put forward a formal proposal to carry out the provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act).
Canaan Acquires 49% Stake in Three Texas Mining Sites for $40 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan has expanded its operational footprint in the United States, purchasing a 49 percent interest in three Texas-based mining projects from Cipher Mining for $39.75 million.
Terraform Administrator Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading in Terra Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe court-appointed administrator handling the bankruptcy of Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against trading giant Jane Street.
Crypto.com Wins Conditional Green Light for US National Trust Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto.com has been granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a national trust bank charter.
Missouri Moves Bitcoin Reserve Bill Forward in Renewed Crypto Treasury Effort
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMissouri has advanced legislation aimed at establishing a state-level Bitcoin reserve, sending the proposal to the State House Commerce Committee after similar initiatives stalled last year.
White House Tables Limited Stablecoin Rewards Proposal in Third Sector Meeting
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House has introduced a new compromise in ongoing negotiations between crypto and banking lobbyists, suggesting that stablecoin rewards should be limited to transaction activity only.
Bitwise and GraniteShares File for Election-Based Prediction Market ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExchange-traded fund issuers Bitwise and GraniteShares have formally submitted applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch funds tied to political event contracts.
Stripe’s Bridge Platform Wins Conditional Approval for Federal Bank Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBridge, the stablecoin platform acquired by Stripe in 2024, has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national bank.
After Paying $45 Million Fine, Crypto Lender Nexo Reenters US Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset financial institution Nexo is making a renewed push into the United States, the company confirmed on Monday.
Fed Paper Flags Volatility Risk, Calls for New Margin Rules on Crypto Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve is weighing a major shift in how banks and trading firms must collateralize their crypto derivative positions.
ABA Calls on OCC to Slow Crypto Charter Approvals Amid Regulatory Gaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe American Bankers Association has called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to moderate the pace at which it approves national bank charters for digital asset firms.
CFTC Revises Guidance, Clearing Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) re-released a staff advisory letter on Friday to widen the scope of entities qualified to issue payment stablecoins, now incorporating national trust banks.
US Regulator Reverses Course, Scraps Proposal to Ban Political Betting Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to prohibit prediction market contracts tied to political elections, marking a significant reversal from a Biden-era regulatory posture.
Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase’s Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNevada gaming authorities have sued Coinbase, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of running an unlicensed sports wagering operation.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
Iran’s $10 Billion Crypto Boom Sparks US Sanctions Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs cryptocurrency transactions in Iran balloon to an estimated $8-10 billion annually, US authorities are turning a sharp eye to digital asset platforms suspected of facilitating sanctions evasion by the Islamic Republic
Superform Expands to the U.S. With Mobile App Launch for a User-Owned Neobank
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew York, New York, United States, 3rd February 2026, Chainwire
Investor Flight Continues: Crypto Products Bleed $1.7bn, Wiping 2025 Gains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor the second consecutive week, digital asset investment products faced significant outflows, amounting to $1.7 billion.
Secret UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Before Inauguration Revealed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investment vehicle backed by Emirati Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
US Sanctions Crypto Exchanges for Alleged Ties to Iranian Terror Financing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom have become the first digital asset platforms blacklisted under US sanctions targeting Iran’s financial sector.
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