Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
US targets $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto seizures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US expects to seize about $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington intensifies its sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Coinbase connects US traders to Deribit’s global derivatives markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has completed its integration of Deribit, giving eligible US customers a regulated route into the exchange’s global market for crypto options and perpetual futures.
Crypto group defends OCC charters for crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has defended the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) against a lawsuit challenging national trust charters for crypto firms.
FinCEN drops proposed crypto mixing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn its 2023 proposal targeting crypto mixing, saying it could have a “chilling effect on legitimate activity”.
CFTC proposes federal framework for crypto trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed a new framework for crypto trading platforms after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
US community banks challenge OCC rules for crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US community banking group has taken the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to court over its approach to crypto firms seeking national trust bank charters.
Zcash group steps up lobbying in Washington
Reading Time: < 1 minuteZcash advocacy group Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) has registered as a federal lobbyist in the US, targeting legislation affecting the digital asset industry.
OKX and ICE seek SEC approval for tokenised stock venue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are moving ahead with plans for a platform offering tokenised US equities.
SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules that would expand how investment advisers and regulated funds can custody crypto assets.
Bitcoin ETFs attract $2.65 billion in September
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, their second-highest monthly total since October 2025.
Bitwise brings NEAR ETF to US market with staking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise has introduced a US spot ETF tracking NEAR, with the Bitwise NEAR ETF (NRR) starting trading on NYSE Arca on 29 September.
Illinois sets out proposed crypto tax rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIllinois has outlined how its planned 0.2% digital asset transaction tax could apply to stablecoins, DeFi and crypto transfers.
SEC and CFTC face leadership vacancies after Peirce departure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and CFTC will have only three commissioners combined after SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce leaves the agency on 2 October.
CFTC approves Coinbase clearing organisation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organisation (DCO).
California bans public officials from issuing memecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe law also restricts digital asset service providers from offering certain memecoins issued by or in partnership with public officials to California residents.
SEC clarifies treatment of crypto token buybacks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has issued new staff guidance clarifying how securities laws apply to token buybacks and network development.
Fed proposes new stablecoin rules under GENIUS Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve has proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, including reserve-asset limits and standardised capital requirements.
CFTC updates guidance on tokenised assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC has updated its guidance on tokenised assets and blockchain-based recordkeeping for registered firms.
Visa survey finds bank-style protections could boost US stablecoin use
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStablecoin adoption among US consumers could increase if issuers offered protections similar to those provided by banks.
US considers overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Trump administration is considering a plan to promote dollar-backed stablecoins overseas as part of efforts to support the US dollar’s role in the global financial system.
NYSE and Blockchain.com explore tokenised US stocks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and crypto brokerage Blockchain.com are exploring the sale of blockchain-based versions of US-listed stocks and ETFs.
CFTC Chair Selig urges markets to prepare for mass tokenisation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCommodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig said financial markets need to prepare for a major expansion of tokenisation, as blockchain-based finance and 24-hour trading gain ground.
Republican senator calls for probe into Trump and Biden sons
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRepublican Senator John Curtis has called for a Senate investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.
Fairshake plans $30 million campaign against Sherrod Brown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFairshake plans to spend $30 million opposing Democrat Sherrod Brown’s bid to return to the US Senate, according to the PAC.
US sanctions BitBank over alleged Bitcoin transfers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury Department has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank, alleging it helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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