Fast-moving coverage across crypto markets, regulation, ETFs, macro spillovers, and digital-asset infrastructure.
Regulation
Prospective Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, over his financial holdings and potential conflicts of interest, raising questions about the Fed's independence and his views on digital assets.
Regulation
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against crypto executive Donald Basile, alleging he orchestrated a $16 million fraud scheme involving false claims of an "insured" Bitcoin Latinum token and diverted investor funds for personal luxury.
Regulation
Russia's government has introduced a bill to its parliament that would impose criminal liability, including significant fines and prison time, for individuals and groups offering crypto services without registration with the Bank of Russia.
Regulation
Stablecoin issuer Circle faces a class-action lawsuit for alleged negligence and aiding in the conversion of $280 million stolen from Drift Protocol, sparking a critical debate over crypto firms' responsibility to freeze illicit funds.
Regulation
A prominent US think tank, the Cato Institute, is advocating for the complete removal of capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies, arguing that the current tax regime stifles digital asset utility and hinders genuine currency competition.
Regulation
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) reports that API-based trading now constitutes 30% of the nation's crypto turnover, prompting a stern warning against automated manipulation tactics and signaling intensified regulatory scrutiny.
Regulation
Crypto tokens associated with former President Donald Trump, including the TRUMP memecoin and WLFI, have crashed to historic lows, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers and crypto experts who decry the projects as potential influence peddling and corruption.
Regulation
Senator Cynthia Lummis issues a stark warning, stating the US has a narrow window to pass the CLARITY Act, critical legislation for crypto regulatory oversight, before political shifts could delay it until 2030.