Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
Liquidator Pursues $4 Billion in Claims Against Jump Trading Following Terraform Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe liquidator for the bankrupt Terraform Labs has initiated a lawsuit against Jump Trading and two of its former executives.
US Senate Advances Pro-Crypto Leadership with Key Confirmations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has confirmed two nominees viewed favorably by the digital asset industry to lead major financial regulators.
SEC Clarifies Crypto Custody Rules for Broker-Dealers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBroker-dealers must maintain exclusive control of private keys to comply with custody rules for “crypto asset securities,” according to new guidance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Federal Reserve Reverses Course, Lifts Crypto Constraints on Banks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a notable policy shift, the US Federal Reserve has revoked a 2023 directive that had constrained crypto-related engagements for the banks it oversees.
FDIC Unveils Application Process for Bank-Issued Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken a step to operationalize parts of the recently passed GENIUS Act.
SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become Ultimate Surveillance Tool, Seeks Balanced Path
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that a path exists to balance national security with individual privacy in the crypto sector, though he warned that excessive government overreach poses a significant risk.
America’s Crypto Revolution: From Biden’s Crackdown to Trump’s Embrace
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe United States has transformed from cryptocurrency’s harshest critic to its most enthusiastic champion.
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.
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