The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by a record $20 billion in liquidations, prompting Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek to publicly call for regulators to investigate leading exchanges over concerns about fairness and compliance. This dramatic event, covered extensively in crypto news, has far surpassed losses seen in previous market crashes including the infamous FTX collapse, creating…
A new poll released by the Digital Chamber reveals that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology could play a major role in shaping the political landscape of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. With more than a year left before voters head to the polls, the survey hints that crypto-minded Democrats may potentially shift their support toward Republican candidates whose policies align…
Coinbase, one of the leading exchanges in crypto news, has filed an application with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a National Trust Company Charter. This move signals Coinbase’s intent to expand its blockchain technology offerings, bridge crypto with traditional finance, and operate under stricter federal oversight without converting itself…
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will officially lift its 2019 ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for retail investors on October 8, opening the door for a broader range of digital asset investment products. While exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to cryptocurrencies remain off-limits to the UK public for now, the policy change is viewed…
The US Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to hold a critical hearing on digital asset taxation next Wednesday, signaling renewed momentum for crypto policy reform. The session featuring Coinbase’s Vice President of Tax, Lawrence Zlatkin, and Coin Center’s Policy Director, Jason Somensatto underscores legislative efforts to clarify how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins are taxed,…
Two senior Democratic senators are pressing for a federal investigation into potential conflicts of interest tied to major foreign crypto transactions, warning the issue is critical as Congress debates the landmark digital asset market structure bill. The probe, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin, centers on allegations that White House officials may have…
Cryptocurrency industry leaders from Kraken, Crypto.com, Kalshi, and Polymarket will join senior US financial regulators at a pivotal “regulatory harmonization” roundtable this Monday. Hosted by the SEC and CFTC, the event marks a major step toward resolving overlapping crypto oversight and promoting a unified regulatory approach for digital assets a move cheered by industry players…
Prediction market pioneer Kalshi has made it clear: the company is prepared to defend its innovative platform amid a new lawsuit from Massachusetts regulators, who allege that Kalshi’s sports contracts constitute illegal, unlicensed betting for residents of the state. Promising to fight outdated legal frameworks, Kalshi argues that prediction markets are a critical 21st-century financial…
The protracted legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has come to a definitive close. Both parties have jointly requested the Second Circuit Appeals Court to dismiss their respective appeals, effectively cementing the long-awaited outcome of one of the crypto industry’s most pivotal lawsuits. This milestone resolution removes a…
The federal trial of Roman Storm, co-founder of the crypto mixing protocol Tornado Cash, entered a tense new phase this week as the jury reported continued deadlock after four days of deliberation. In a dramatic courtroom move, Judge Katherine Polk Failla delivered an Allen charge commonly called a “dynamite charge” urging jurors to reconsider their…
