The U.S. regulator's decision to give the project's token distributions a pass represents the right get-out-of-the-way approach, Commissioner Hester Peirce said.
A U.S. government shutdown won't be as bad for crypto as it might have been in previous years, but it will further delay already-stalled initiatives.
The House bill to regulate U.S. crypto was a big win for the industry, but it's the current Senate effort that's likely to be the one that rules the sector.
Hill and Senator Cynthia Lummis agree the earlier stablecoin effort should be edited by the pending market structure bill.
Firms aim to own their settlement rails to boost efficiency, compliance and revenue from digital asset payments, analysts said.
Democrats continue to object as this week promises more developments in the White House's strategy to get digital assets involved in U.S. economic mainstays.
The Senate Banking Committee introduced a discussion draft bill to address crypto market structure issues.
JPMorgan to offer crypto loans but faces data protest from crypto industry.
As prominent U.S. crypto insiders and Republicans in Congress push for industry unity on the House's Clarity Act, senators prepare to go their own way.
Meanwhile, Congress geared up for an historic “Crypto Week” next week.
Heading into next week's "Crypto Week" on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives is lining up a few votes as it puts its major focus on the Stability Act.
The Commission’s pause on Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund ETF is likely tied to listing standards, not politics, sources say.
The latest comments from government officials at the center of that effort suggest U.S. bitcoin advocates may still have a wait ahead of them.
The latest comments from government officials at the center of that effort suggest U.S. bitcoin advocates may still have a wait ahead of them.
Some people think Malta is nimble and innovative when it comes to regulation. But others see a fast track to regulatory arbitrage.
Bullish signals for stablecoins were all around, from Asia to Europe to Circle's stock price.
Hashrate growth is going to slow down in the United States. But it won’t be just because of tariffs.
Some uncertainties remain around the GENIUS Act that could establish U.S. stablecoin rules, and theories abound about how Tether may respond.
Walmart and Amazon are both considering issuing stablecoins, potentially revolutionizing payments.
USDC stablecoin issuer leads what is likely to be a summer of IPOs for crypto companies.
The SEC's latest staff statement addresses crypto staking, though it noted that it was not binding guidance.
While the Senate failed to advance its stablecoin bill this week, it's not dead yet.
Coinbase has bitcoin on the balance sheet, but management wants to be clear it's not taking the Michael Saylor/MSTR approach.
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The Senate's stablecoin bill's issues may delay work on the far more important market structure legislation.
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A last-minute halt on a crypto announcement underscores how Nvidia still excludes blockchain projects from its flagship programs, despite continued outreach from the sector.
Legal experts say it may not significantly alter the types of cases the DOJ brings.
Controversies, job cuts, too many lobbyists. A lot happened despite a relatively quiet week on the markets.