Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
In NYT Interview, Trump Indicates No Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump told The New York Times that he has no plans to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, despite the jailed exec’s attempts for clemency.
Florida Bill Aims to Create Independent State Bitcoin Reserve Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida lawmakers have filed a new proposal that would authorize the creation of a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, marking the latest attempt by a US state to formally place the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet ahead of the 2026 legislative session set to kick off on Jan. 13.
State of Wyoming Debuts US Dollar Stablecoin on Solana
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe asset, which is pegged to the dollar, launched on the Solana blockchain this week.
World Liberty Financial Aims for Charter to Power USD1 Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn application for a national trust bank charter has been filed by World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency initiative of the Trump family. The goal is to expand the institutional reach of its USD1 stablecoin.
Clarity Act Scheduled for Senate Committee Markup Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is poised for a critical legislative step.
Crypto Market Framework Faces Multi-Year Delay, Analysts Warn
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS legislation designed to establish clear regulations for digital asset markets is likely to face significant delays.
Crypto Industry Backs Trump-Aligned PAC with $21 Million Ahead of Midterms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo prominent cryptocurrency exchanges have directed over $21 million to a political action committee supporting US President Donald Trump.
US Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Crypto Tax Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA bipartisan pair of House legislators has introduced draft tax legislation for digital assets that would establish an exemption for specific stablecoin transactions and provide guidance on taxation timing for staking rewards
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.
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