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New York man sentenced for $1.4 million crypto fraud scheme using bogus influencer accounts
A New York man who posed as crypto influencers on Telegram and used false promises of staking rewards was sentenced t…
DOJ seizes Huione Group cloud computing account used to launder billions in fraud proceeds
Last year, FinCEN designated Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern under the USA Patriot Act.
Trump’s quantum computing push puts $449 billion in “exposed Bitcoin” back in the limelight
On June 22, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that put the federal government’s most sensitive civ…
OKX Europe chief says 80% of crypto exchanges won’t survive MiCA as deadline nears
OKX Europe CEO Ghoos said 80% of exchanges won't survive MiCA as ESMA forces unlicensed firms to cease EU operations …
New DeFi Education Fund coalition seeks to harden crypto against cybersecurity threats
The DeFi Education Fund launched a cybersecurity coalition as part of an effort to bolster itself against bad actors …
The digital euro takes a massive step forward after winning a crucial European Parliament vote
EU lawmakers backed a legal framework to launch a state-backed digital currency by 2029 so the continent can stop rel…
Former BIS chief softens stance on stablecoins, backs coexistence with fiat
Former BIS general manager Agustín Carstens said stablecoins can enhance financial inclusion and innovation but stre…
Hut 8 agrees to $2.35 million settlement in investor suit tied to US Bitcoin merger
Hut 8 agreed to pay $2.35M to settle a securities class action over disclosure claims from its 2023 merger with U.S. …
Ripple targets EU, wins preliminary MiCA approval from Luxembourg financial regulator
The license will enable Ripple to offer its stablecoin payment systems to European companies and expand into broader …
Ripple gains preliminary MiCA license ahead of July 1 EU deadline
Ripple secures preliminary CASP approval in Luxembourg ahead of July 1 MiCA deadline as companies race for EU crypto …
US Senate passes housing supply bill featuring CBDC ban in 85-5 vote
The housing supply bill seeks to ban the issuance of a CBDC or any similar digital asset until the end of 2030.
Trump signs orders to build a quantum computer and protect against the one that could break encryption
The White House issued twin executive orders to accelerate U.S. development of large-scale quantum computers while si…
Trump signs orders for quantum computer, cryptography upgrades
“We’re going to be investing in American quantum leadership like never before to stay ahead of the pack,” says …
Trump signs executive orders setting 2031 deadline for post-quantum migration
One order mandated that all federal high-value assets and systems transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography by the end …
U.S. Senate passes housing bill that carries four-year ban on a Fed CBDC
The idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency — though little more than a research topic at the Federal Reserve …
Securitize asks court to reject tZERO’s ‘meritless’ tokenization patent allegations
Securitize alleged that tZERO's actions are "nothing more than the culmination" of shareholder pressure to capitalize…
Andrew Cuomo to lead joint TradFi-crypto venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange
The venture is subject to regulatory approvals but will be co-chaired by ICE and former New York Governor Andrew Cuom…
Intercontinental Exchange, OKX expand access to tokenized equities via joint venture co-chaired by former Gov. Cuomo
The new joint venture will enable OKX customers in the U.S. and internationally to access ICE futures and NYSE tokeni…
Crypto's second U.S. lobbying front — tax policy — sees industry push on mining, staking
The crypto sector's leading U.S. advocacy groups asked the U.S. House's tax committee to advance a bill to clarify tr…
Crypto industry groups urge Congress to pass tax staking and mining bill unchanged
Crypto advocacy groups are urging Congress to pass a tax bill, saying the measure would provide clarity on mining and…
NYSE owner, OKX form joint venture to build tokenized financial market infrastructure
Cuomo's crypto ties may undermine his mayoral bid, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and regulatory challe…
Bank of England backs down on strict stablecoin holding limits, sets $50 billion issuance cap
The U.K. central bank abandons retail holding limits for a 40-billion-pound aggregate cap and sweetens yield terms fo…
Bank of England drops proposed holding caps for sterling stablecoins, sets £40 billion issuance guardrail
The Bank of England proposed a £40 billion systemic stablecoin issuance guardrail and revised backing assets, target…
Bank of Korea advances CBDC deposit token initiative to test real-world usage: report
South Korea's CBDC pilot project is entering its second phase, where deposit tokens will be integrated into existing …
Kraken adds 2,500 unapproved Solana tokens to its app – says risk stays on-chain
The exchange wraps DEX access in a familiar interface and warns users the tokens sit outside Kraken review. The post …
Bitget enables direct US stock purchases using crypto
Bitget launched Stock+, enabling crypto-funded purchases of full and fractional US stocks through regulated brokers.
Kraken Fed account fight could shape how crypto firms get direct payment access
ICBA is pressing the Kansas City Fed to reassess the limited account before its first-year term expires. The post Kra…
MiCA deadline likely to shift smaller crypto apps into licensed custody rails
BitGo's Bielik deal shows how customer access can survive while regulated infrastructure concentrates underneath. The…
Crypto perps’ US future will now be defined by what regulators decide to call them
The agencies' request turns product definitions into a public contest over perps, event contracts, and alternative co…
Fentanyl-linked Chinese network tied to crypto fraud from Japan involving fake ‘Zksync.jp’ token: Nikkei
The linked criminal group allegedly distributed a scam token under the name "zksync.jp" to deceive crypto users world…