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FTX to distribute another $2.2 billion to creditors starting March 31
This marks the fourth distribution for the bankrupt FTX exchange, which has already repaid over $6 billion to former …
SEC approves Nasdaq's move to support tokenized securities trading
The SEC’s approval lets Nasdaq test blockchain-based versions of stocks that trade and settle like traditional shares.
Crypto market sheds $100 billion as bitcoin price drops 5% amid Fed caution
The sell-off extended beyond crypto as investors reassessed the macro outlook following the Fed’s latest guidance.
Kalshi co-founder fights back against Arizona’s ‘overstep’ in what a lawyer calls a federal-state turf war
Arizona has filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, accusing it of operating an illega…
The Daily: SEC and CFTC declare most crypto assets aren’t securities, Tempo mainnet goes live with MPP for agents, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin when it shouldn’t be — what’s driving it?
Ethereum is outpacing Bitcoin as tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to shape global mark…
Visa Crypto Labs rolls out command line tool for AI bot payments
Visa CLI provides automated bots with the ability to pay for web services without having to manage API keys or needin…
Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties
The founder of the world's largest exchange distanced himself from reports about Binance activity that reports had re…
Senate Banking Committee eyes April vote on crypto market structure bill, Sen. Lummis says
A Senate panel plans to hold a hearing to amend and vote on a broad cryptocurrency market structure bill in April.
Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it'
Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will f…
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses brand for first official S&P 500 perp to trade on Hyperliquid
XYZ, a perps provider on Hyperliquid, is launching “the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract” …
Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo blockchain integrates RedStone as data feed provider
RedStone will provide continuous FX and stablecoin feeds enabling applications to price and settle transactions in lo…
Kenya seeks public comment on draft VASP rules covering licensing and stablecoin backing
Kenya’s National Treasury seeks public comments on draft 2026 VASP rules, including stablecoin reserve, licensing, …
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
The committee highlighted that the fast payment traits of crypto, along with tools like mixers, tumblers, and AI-assi…
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate ban’ on crypto political donations
UK lawmakers call for immediate ban on crypto political donations, citing high risks and proposing binding moratorium.
Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Kr…
Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing
The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other …
U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alon…
SEC and CFTC unveil new crypto guidance declaring most digital assets are not securities
The SEC is seeking to clarify how federal securities laws apply to certain cryptocurrencies and transactions.
Arizona AG charges Kalshi with illegal betting as state battles widen
Kalshi, which contends it is a federally regulated prediction platform, has faced scrutiny in multiple states.
TD Cowen says crypto bill window extends to August recess, reiterates potential delay to 2027
"We reject the idea that a deal has to come together in the next several weeks," said TD Cowen’s Jaret Seiberg.
Arizona Attorney General files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over…
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets hit $1.43 billion open interest fueled by 24/7 tokenized equities, commodities trading
The main reason for the growth in "non-crypto" contracts can be attributed to the ability for HIP-3 markets to operat…
Popular Solana wallet Phantom wins CFTC nod to access regulated derivatives markets
This means Phantom can act as a non-custodial interface connecting users to registered derivatives platforms, removin…
Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks says its latest upgrade boosts DeFi capacity by up to 30x
Muneeb Ali's Stacks Labs said its SIP-034 upgrade has now been implemented, boosting effective capacity for certain D…
Sam Altman-backed World adds identity toolkit for AI bots on Coinbase’s x402 protocol
AgentKit will enable World-verified individuals to delegate their World IDs to AI agents, including on Coinbase's x40…
CFTC won’t pursue broker registration action against Phantom over derivatives trading feature
The CFTC considers Phantom’s proposed feature as a passive software interface, with users trading directly through …
Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters
The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.
XRP Moves Into ‘Scarce Zone’ As Exchange Supply Dries Up
The Scarcity Index flipped to +0.48, a reading that lines up with a clear drop in XRP held on exchanges and signals t…
Digital Chamber, Money20/20 partner to broaden crypto policy talks as Congress weighs legislation
The Digital Chamber and international financial technology platform Money20/20 are partnering to expand policy discus…