SEC Gives Some Self-Custody Crypto Apps 5-Year Relief
The SEC gave some self-custody crypto apps temporary relief from broker rules until April 2031. Here is what qualifies, what is excluded, and why it matters.
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Sees Opportunity for a Yuan-Backed Stablecoin
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says a yuan-backed stablecoin could present a tremendous opportunity. Here is the key context, why the remark matters, and what it could mean for crypto markets.
Senator Thom Tillis Says He Is ‘Guardedly Optimistic’ on Stablecoin Legislation
Senator Thom Tillis said he is "guardedly optimistic" about stablecoin legislation and expects to schedule a next step, signaling movement in the crypto policy debate.
Apple Removes Fake Ledger Live App After $9.5M Crypto Theft
Apple has removed a fake Ledger Live app from the App Store after reports linked it to roughly $9.5 million in stolen crypto from about 50 victims.
Ripple Partners With Kyobo Life Insurance on Korea’s First Tokenized Government Bond Settlement
Ripple and Kyobo Life Insurance are reportedly advancing Korea's first tokenized government bond settlement, signaling a new institutional blockchain use case in the region.
Tether Launches tether.wallet for USDT, Gold, and Bitcoin
Tether has launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial wallet built to support USDT, tokenized gold, and Bitcoin. Here is what the launch means.
X Product Chief Nikita Bier Teases Crypto Fix Amid Industry Slump
X Head of Product Nikita Bier says crypto has had a rough year and hints at launching something to address it. Here is the key context, what it could mean, and why it matters.
SEC Dismisses 7 Crypto Cases, Admits Crackdown Went Too Far
The SEC has reportedly dismissed seven crypto cases and signaled its crackdown went too far. Here is what the shift could mean for crypto regulation and market sentiment.
Ethereum Foundation ETH Sales Spark Staking Credibility Questions
The Ethereum Foundation is under scrutiny after signaling 70,000 coins for staking while continuing ETH sales, raising fresh questions about treasury messaging and market trust.
Crypto Could Move $719T in Global Payments as Visa, Mastercard Push Ahead
Crypto is projected to handle $719 trillion in global payments as Visa and Mastercard expand blockchain payment rails, stablecoin settlement, and merchant integrations.
Scott Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act for Crypto Rules
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a proposed framework aimed at setting clear U.S. crypto market rules.
Ethereum Foundation to Sell 5,000 ETH via CoWSwap TWAP: Market Impact
Ethereum Foundation plans a 5,000 ETH sale through a CoWSwap TWAP. Here’s what the structured execution could mean for ETH liquidity, volatility, and near-term market sentiment.
After the $285M Drift Hack, Solana’s New Scare Points to Insider Crypto Risk
The reported $285M Drift hack and a new Solana scare suggest crypto’s next major threat may come from insider access. Here’s what teams and users should watch.
BlackRock ETF Wallets Move $49M in BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock-linked ETF wallets moved $49M in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime. Here's what the transfer could signal for liquidity, custody flows, and market sentiment.
Thailand SEC Proposes Tighter Scrutiny of Crypto Firm Funders
Thailand’s SEC has proposed rules to tighten scrutiny of who funds crypto businesses. Here’s what the proposal covers and why it matters.
