S&P Global Buys the Auditor Behind Most Stablecoins: Why Now, and Why Twice?
S&P Global is buying code auditor OpenZeppelin days after backing Kaiko. Here is what the ratings giant is building.
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FCA Targets Three More London Sites Over Unregistered P2P Crypto Trading
"Anyone running an unregistered peer-to-peer crypto business should assume we are looking at them," the FCA's enforcement chief said.
UK signals end of 'light-touch' era with multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs
Increased enforcement coincides with detailed regulatory guidance issued to crypto firms ahead of the full framework taking effect in late 2027.
World launches ‘World Money’ super app with stablecoins, Stripe integration and boosted rewards
The self-custody app also plugs into Stripe, Kalshi, and Morpho, with World ID verification unlocking boosted rewards.
CLARITY Act talks resume as 7 Democrats seek revival
Seven Senate Democrats have reopened negotiations over the CLARITY Act after the chamber rejected cloture in a 49-50 vote, leaving the crypto market structure bill 11 votes short of the 60 required to begin debate. Coinme CEO and co-founder Neil…
U.S. SEC begins prepping for around-the-clock trading that crypto treats as the norm
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dug into plans for around-the-clock trading in an event on the same morning it approved tokenized securities.
Crypto for Advisors: The case for diversifying beyond bitcoin and ether
Crypto for Advisors: The case for diversifying beyond bitcoin and ether
SEC Clears a Path for Tokenized Stocks After Clarity Act Stumbles
The "innovation exemption" lets qualifying venues trade tokenized versions of U.S. stocks on public blockchains without registering as exchanges—though it excludes price-tracking "synthetics" and lets companies block tokenization of their shares.
Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity elsewhere
The U.S. is likely to lose out to foreign markets in the short term, but SEC and CFTC rules will help underpin the industry.
What Is Arc? The Stablecoin Blockchain From USDC Issuer Circle
Arc is a new layer-1 blockchain developed by USDC issuer Circle, designed specifically for stablecoin-native finance.
Lawmakers pass bill to freeze federal Bitcoin holdings for two decades
ARMA would lock qualifying reserve Bitcoin in place from enactment and require annual audited reporting, while purchases remain a study.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Is BTC About to Break Above $80K or Crash Below $72K?
Bitcoin has absorbed a fresh macro shock without losing its broader post-breakout structure. The Federal Reserve raised its target rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% on Wednesday, a tightening move that also strengthened the dollar and pushed Treasury yields…