One of the CFTC's chiefs, Summer Mersinger, is set to leave that agency and take on a new role — CEO of the Blockchain Association.
Sens. Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno say a tax provision could have unintended consequences for companies holding digital assets.
The SEC pushed back its deadline for whether to approve Nasdaq's proposal to allow in-kind redemptions for the IBIT ETF.
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The WYST stablecoin, approved for development under the Wyoming Stable Token Act passed in March 2023, is expected to launch in July.
Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 — a move that could see billions of dollars allocated to COIN, according to analysts at Bernstein.
On the same day, the governor approved a bill imposing stricter rules on crypto kiosk providers to help prevent crypto fraud.
The New York mayor mentioned the potential positive impact crypto and blockchain have on the city's underbanked population.
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Passing pro-crypto legislation which supports the long-term growth of digital assets could solidify the president's legacy, if he can get it done.
New SEC Chair Paul Atkins plans to assume a "new day" at the agency for cryptocurrency regulation and outlined details on Monday.
Crypto investment products added $882 million worth of net inflows for the fourth week in a row, according to asset manager CoinShares.
The bill's restrictions would apply to President Trump, Elon Musk, elected members of Congress, and other senior government officials.
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Last year, Donald Trump spoke at BTC Inc.’s annual conference in Nashville, TN, while on the campaign trail.
Senate Democrats are seeking information about President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ties and Binance in a letter sent on Friday.
U.S. senators voted Thursday to halt progress on a stablecoin regulation bill amid tensions over President Donald Trump's crypto involvement.
The SEC filed the agreement with Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen with the district court on Thursday.
Senators voted to not move forward on a bill to regulate stablecoins for now following escalating tension over President Trump's involvement.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Rep. Ritchie Torre plans to introduce legislation that would block President Donald Trump from "profiteering" on memecoins and stablecoins.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. "should be the premier destination for digital assets" during a hearing on Wednesday.
While Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers are beginning to increase U.S.-based production, it could take years to fully onshore at scale.
K33 analysts argue that 2025 will be different from prior summer lulls, with multiple Trump-driven catalysts on the horizon.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Democrats and Republicans physically splintered on Tuesday, holding their own meetings to discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation.
Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Texas are also mulling plans drafted in part by the pro-Bitcoin nonprofit Satoshi Action Fund.
Lawmakers have had a rocky few days over tensions involving the GENIUS Act that aims to create a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins.
Hougan remains optimistic on crypto prices this year if the U.S. Congress can get stablecoin and market structure bills passed.