Binance is facing a critical test in Europe, with its ability to serve customers across the European Union reportedly at risk as the bloc’s crypto licensing deadline approaches. … [Read more...] about Binance faces EU access risk as Greek MiCA decision looms
Stablecoins are becoming the new payments infrastructure
Stablecoins are moving from the edge of crypto markets into the centre of global finance. … [Read more...] about Stablecoins are becoming the new payments infrastructure
Stablecoins take center stage as regulators and institutions shape crypto’s future
The cryptocurrency industry's attention remains firmly fixed on stablecoins as regulators, financial institutions, and blockchain companies intensify efforts to shape the future of digital payments. … [Read more...] about Stablecoins take center stage as regulators and institutions shape crypto’s future
Senate unveils latest Clarity Act draft as crypto market rules head to markup
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released the latest text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, putting one of Washington’s most closely watched crypto market-structure bills back on the legislative calendar. … [Read more...] about Senate unveils latest Clarity Act draft as crypto market rules head to markup
Texas becomes first U.S. state to purchase bitcoin for strategic reserve
Texas has officially become the first U.S. state to acquire Bitcoin for a government strategic reserve, purchasing $5 million worth of the digital asset on November 20 at roughly $87,000 per BTC. The move was confirmed by Lee Bratcher, president of the Texas Blockchain Council, who said the initial allocation was executed through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) while … [Read more...] about Texas becomes first U.S. state to purchase bitcoin for strategic reserve
Japan gears up for crypto surge as firms bet on regulatory easing
Japanese financial firms and crypto exchanges are positioning themselves as Tokyo hints at loosening its rules on digital assets — a move that could reshape one of Asia’s most tightly controlled crypto markets. … [Read more...] about Japan gears up for crypto surge as firms bet on regulatory easing
Senate Democrats, crypto leaders clash over sweeping digital assets bill
Tensions rose during a closed-door meeting Wednesday between Senate Democrats and leading crypto executives as negotiations over a major digital assets bill intensified on Capitol Hill. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats, crypto leaders clash over sweeping digital assets bill
Binance is nearing a deal to remove DOJ compliance monitoring
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is in talks with the US Department of Justice to potentially ease a key oversight requirement in its $4.3 billion money laundering settlement. This move is part of a broader trend by the DOJ to reconsider the use of independent monitors for corporations. … [Read more...] about Binance is nearing a deal to remove DOJ compliance monitoring