An armed gang tried to kidnap the daughter and grandson of a well-known French crypto executive in Paris. As reported by France 24, the woman was the daughter of the CEO and co-founder of Paymium, a French crypto exchange. This incident, which took place in broad daylight, has raised serious concerns over the rising crime …
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has pledged to reshape crypto regulation, promising clear rules for asset issuance, custody, and trading. Speaking at the SEC’s crypto roundtable, he criticized past enforcement-led tactics. While Atkins pushed for reform, Commissioner Crenshaw urged caution, and Commissioner Uyeda pointed to tokenization’s potential for market efficiency. Atkins Vows Clear Crypto Guidelines New …
Bitcoin Price is experiencing a major surge despite rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack and India’s Operation Sindoor. Russian MP Anatoly Aksakov has boldly suggested that this geopolitical instability presents a perfect buying opportunity for Bitcoin, positioning it as a safe-haven asset during times of global conflict. Bitcoin Price Jumps Above …
Ripple’s long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have wrapped up in the company’s favor, but newly released documents show how deeply the agency once worried about the future of XRP. According to a fresh batch of files obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by Coinbase, SEC …
Arizona has made history by becoming the second U.S. state to officially create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. On May 7, 2025, Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 into law, giving the state the green light to invest in Bitcoin and other top digital assets using profits from unclaimed property. To be clear, there were …
In a major first for the United States, New Hampshire has passed a new law allowing the state to hold Bitcoin as part of its financial reserves. The bill, known as HB 302, was signed into law on May 6, 2025, by the state’s Governor. This makes New Hampshire the first state in the nation …
The Supreme Court of India has compared Bitcoin trading to a modern version of illegal money transfers, like Hawala. These remarks were made during a bail hearing for Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, who was accused of illegal Bitcoin trading. The judges also criticized the Indian government for not setting clearer rules for crypto yet. “Trading in …
A Kenyan court has ordered Sam Altman’s crypto project, World (formerly Worldcoin), to erase all biometric data gathered in the country. The High Court in Nairobi ruled that the data was collected without valid consent from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and through the use of cryptocurrency rewards, violating informed consent principles. …
The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is all set for its next roundtable conference on tokenization and DeFi. It has announced the agenda and panelists for the event, where top Wall Street leaders will join to discuss the future of finance. The event titled “Tokenization — Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet” is scheduled …
The U.S. has finally dropped the much-anticipated crypto market structure bill, and it could be a game-changer. Released by the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees, the new draft attempts to draw a clear line between who regulates what in the crypto space. SEC vs CFTC: A Split in Oversight Unlike the earlier FIT21 proposal, …
The European Union is rolling out strict new Anti-Money Laundering rules that will ban privacy coins and anonymous crypto accounts starting in 2027. Under the AML Regulation (AMLR), banks, financial firms, and crypto service providers will no longer be allowed to offer or support anonymous accounts or privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash. The move …
Tether announced plans to launch a new stablecoin product in the United States as early as the end of 2025 or early 2026. The timeline depends on how quickly the U.S. Congress moves forward with stablecoin legislation. Tether emphasized that regulatory clarity will be key to the rollout. CEO Paolo Ardoino also highlighted that USDT, …
PayPal has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its investigation into the company’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, without taking any action. In a regulatory filing on April 29, PayPal said the SEC notified them that the case was closed. The investigation began after PayPal received a subpoena from the SEC’s Division …
Italy’s central bank has issued a stark warning as the crypto market rallies sharply, sounding the alarm over potential global financial instability. The surge, largely attributed to renewed political support from U.S. President Donald Trump following his return to office, has revived bullish sentiment across digital assets. #Esceoggi #29aprile il 1° Rapporto sulla #StabiliitàFinanziaria del …
The U.S. federal court has permanently barred the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) from reimposing sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixing service. The ruling, issued on April 28 by Austin federal court judge Robert Pitman, could set a significant precedent in determining whether open-source crypto protocols can be held liable for how their …
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has informed Republican lawmakers that a vote on the GENIUS Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, is expected before the May 26 Memorial Day break. The bill introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty in February and passed by the Senate Banking Committee in March, seeks to regulate …
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social and Truth Plus, is planning to launch a new utility token as part of a broader expansion strategy. CEO Devin Nunes shared these updates in a letter marking the company’s first year as a public entity, detailing new features, investments, and upcoming crypto integrations. …
FTX has launched legal action against NFT Stars Ltd. and KUROSEMI INC. (d/b/a Delysium) for failing to deliver tokens it is entitled to under contract. This step follows numerous attempts to resolve the issue without litigation. FTX plans to reach out to other token and coin issuers with outstanding assets and will file additional lawsuits …
Even after FTX collapse, the exchange isn’t stepping out of the spotlight. In the latest FTX News update, the bankrupt crypto exchange has launched a legal offensive to recover assets in a fresh effort to speed up FTX repayments. According to a new press release on PR Newswire, FTX has filed lawsuits against NFT Stars …
Coinbase is requesting the SEC to remove the ban on staff buying, selling, or using cryptocurrencies that aren’t classified as securities. They believe that it will help regulators better understand and manage the crypto market. In letters dated April 22, Coinbase’s CLO, Paul Grewal, requested that the SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, and the U.S. Office …
World Liberty Financial (WLF) — a crypto project backed by the Trump family — has officially partnered with the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to supercharge blockchain innovation, stablecoin adoption, and DeFi growth across Pakistan. Historic Meeting with Pakistan’s Top Leaders WLF’s leadership recently met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Army Chief, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and …
The crypto landscape in India remains a grey area, with the Asian superpower yet to establish a comprehensive crypto regulation framework. However, recent developments indicate that India is moving toward stricter oversight of the cryptocurrency industry. The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) has ordered all crypto exchanges operating in the country to update their …
As inflation rises and economic uncertainty deepens, Switzerland is facing fresh pressure to rethink its Bitcoin reserve strategy. A group of crypto advocates has launched a referendum, urging the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to add Bitcoin alongside gold to its reserves as a safeguard against global instability. Swiss National Bank Rejects Bitcoin Reserve Push Despite …
Senator John Ossoff of Georgia is the latest Democrat in Congress who believes that US lawmakers should impeach Trump despite him barely reaching the 100-day mark in his current term. The comment comes after Trump offered a ‘Gala Dinner’ for the top 220 holders of his memecoin TRUMP. “When the sitting president of the United …
At his first public event as SEC chairman, Paul Atkins made it clear he’s backing crypto innovation. Speaking at a crypto roundtable on Friday, Atkins promised to push for securities policies that better support crypto assets. He said the SEC plans to revisit rules for crypto brokers and custody, and acknowledged that the agency can …
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has just hit a massive milestone by securing the top spot as the world’s most crypto-friendly city, according to the 2025 Crypto Cities Index by Multipolitan. Beating out the biggest cities like Hong Kong, Zurich, and Singapore, Ljubljana is quickly becoming a leader in using crypto every day. Let’s take …
Roger Ver, once known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” is now facing serious charges, including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false returns. But Ver isn’t relying on the courts alone—he’s taking his fight to Capitol Hill. $600K Lobbying Effort to Influence Congress According to filings, Ver paid $600,000 to Trump ally Roger Stone to lobby Congress …
The crypto community has long awaited a pro-crypto era in the U.S., hoping for clearer regulations and support for innovation. Half of that vision began to take shape when Trump took office, promising to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. Now, the other half is falling into place as Paul Atkins is …
Legacy financial institutions, from global banks to regulators have never been this pro-crypto until President Trump took office. In what can be termed as a seismic shift, global banking giants like Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are now planning to expand their presence in the U.S, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Although …
Binance has announced that all users in India, both new and existing, are required to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) re-verification process. This step is part of the exchange’s ongoing efforts to meet global compliance standards and strengthen account security. In line with India’s anti-money laundering (AML) laws, Binance is requesting users to provide …