Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
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.
Crypto.com Files for US Federal Banking Charter with OCC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe move aligns the Singapore-based exchange with other major crypto players, including Coinbase, Paxos, and Ripple, in seeking federal regulatory status.
Trump Nominates CFTC Chair from Ranks of SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Trump has nominated Michael Selig, a top attorney from the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
CZ Pardoned by Trump, Paving Way for Potential Return to Binance Helm
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe landscape of the cryptocurrency industry was upended as President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance.
Crypto Industry Leaders to Huddle with Senate Democrats in Push for Market Structure Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA coalition of top cryptocurrency executives is set to meet with pro-crypto Senate Democrats for a private roundtable on Wednesday, aiming to reinvigorate stalled efforts to pass comprehensive market structure legislation.
Stripe’s Bridge Joins Circle, Paxos in Pursuit of Federal Stablecoin Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe race for federal oversight in the stablecoin market is heating up.
DOJ Lands Largest Ever Forfeiture with Seizure of $15B in Bitcoin from Criminal Syndicate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a landmark strike against transnational crime, the US Department of Justice has seized nearly 130,000 bitcoin, valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest forfeiture in its history.
DOJ Drops Indictment Against Roger Ver After $50 Million Tax Settlement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US government has closed its case against Roger Ver after the crypto figure agreed to a $50 million settlement.
Reports Suggest Trump Administration Considering Pardon for Binance Founder CZ
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to sources cited by New York Post columnist Charles Gasparino, the White House is reportedly “leaning toward a pardon” for Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance.
BNY Mellon Eyes 24/7 Instant Payments with New Tokenized Deposit Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) is weighing a plan to let its clients make payments that settle in seconds, any time of day, by using “tokenized deposits” on a blockchain.
Coinbase Joins Crypto Rush for Federal Banking Charters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest US crypto exchange, Coinbase, is the latest firm to apply for a national trust company charter from the OCC.
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