Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan
The state legislation sets aside $10 million for Bitcoin accumulation. Texas is preparing a formal tender to choose a custodian...
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Strike CEO debanked by JPMorgan as Lummis sounds ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ alarm
Strike CEO Jack Mallers says JPMorgan closed his accounts without explanation, reigniting fears of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and renewed pressure...
Thailand’s Bitkub said to eye Hong Kong listing
Thai market weakness is influencing the company’s shift. The potential fundraising amount is about $200 million. IPO activity in Hong...
‘Cash to Crypto’ Swaps Fund Global Crime, Says UK National Crime Agency
UK authorities have stepped up efforts to dismantle crypto-linked money laundering networks, warning that cash couriers are a vital link...
SEC Crypto Task Force Sets New Date for Privacy Roundtable as Mounting Threats Demand Stronger Policies
Crypto markets are surging into a new era of data protection as regulators spotlight privacy tech poised to redefine transparency,...
Bitcoin for America Act: US Lawmaker Seeks BTC Tax Option With 20-Year Treasury Rules
A nationwide boost for taxpayers takes shape as a new plan would let Americans use bitcoin for federal payments while...
Basel Power Struggle Deepens With Stablecoin Momentum Forcing Rapid Rethink
Surging stablecoin adoption and fast-evolving blockchain markets are igniting urgent momentum for a sweeping reset of global bank capital rules,...
ECB Monitors Surging Dollar Tokens With Heightened Focus on Volatile Spillovers
Explosive stablecoin momentum is reshaping cross-border liquidity flows and intensifying pressure on Europe’s policy framework, signaling a pivotal shift as...
Hong Kong crypto rules attract global banks as AMINA wins new approval
The licence covers 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, USD,C and Tether. AMINA reported a 233% increase in Hong Kong trading...
Bitcoin’s 2025 Gains Wiped After Latest Market Tumble
Bitcoin briefly lost all of its gains this year after the crypto markets bled over the weekend, despite the US...
Singapore Finalizes Stablecoin Framework With Tokenized-Bill Trials Driving Next-Wave Flows
Singapore’s push toward resilient tokenized finance accelerates as MAS locks in stablecoin standards and launches broad settlement trials, signaling rising...
Draft Law Accuses Central Bank of Brazil of ‘Overreaching’ With Stablecoin Rules
A draft introduced in the Brazilian Congress seeks to void the recently issued stablecoin rules, arguing they represent regulatory overreach...
Nebraska Moves First With Regulated Stablecoin Bank Charter
Nebraska’s pioneering digital-asset charter propels regulated stablecoin banking into mainstream finance, showcasing rising institutional confidence, strengthened oversight, and expanding tokenized...
Taiwanese Premier Promises Bitcoin Reserve Assessment By End Of 2025
Taiwan is preparing to issue a report on its Bitcoin holdings, signaling that officials are weighing whether the country should...
Bank of England Proposes £20,000 Limit in Landmark Stablecoin Framework
The Bank of England proposed rigorous rules for sterling stablecoins, including allowing up to 60% of reserves in short-term UK...
Brazil Issues New Crypto Regulations, Tightens Controls on Stablecoins Transactions and VASPs
The Central Bank of Brazil has finalized rules governing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and stablecoin transactions, focusing on financial...
CFTC Chair Aims for Leveraged Spot Crypto Trading Next Month
Acting Chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Caroline Pham is in talks with regulated US crypto exchanges...
Italian Banks Back Digital Euro, Urge ECB to Stagger Implementation Costs
Italian banks have expressed their support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro initiative, but are calling for the...
Canada Quietly Funds New Stablecoin Legislation in New Federal Budget
The budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will...
Irish Central Bank Slams Coinbase Europe With $24.8 Million Fine for AML Failures
Coinbase Europe was fined $24.8 million by the Central Bank of Ireland due to breaches of its anti-money laundering and...
Postmortems Can’t Stop AI-Powered Crypto Fraud
Opinion by: Danor Cohen, co-founder and chief technology officer of KerberusIn 2025, crypto risk is a torrent. AI is turbocharging...
Trump Denies Knowing CZ, Highlights Crypto Role By His Sons
US President Donald Trump defended his pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, claiming he doesn’t personally know the crypto...
