The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will integrate Nasdaq’s surveillance system to strengthen oversight of digital asset and derivatives trading. The agency confirmed the move on Aug. 27, noting that it marks the replacement of its outdated 1990s-era monitoring tools with technology built for today’s 24-hour markets. Why the CFTC is upgrading The regulator […]
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The service supports trading in over 50 tokens, including bitcoin, ether and solana.
US Representative David Schweikert has introduced legislation granting the President authority to act against crypto criminals operating abroad. The bill, filed as House Resolution (H.R. 4988), invokes the rarely used concept of “letters of marque and reprisal,” which is a legal instrument dating back to maritime warfare. Historically, such letters authorized privateers to attack and […]
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Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has called for banks to embrace blockchain technology or risk losing relevance. At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on Aug. 19, Bowman emphasized that regulators and banks must adopt a more proactive approach to the crypto industry. She pointed out that integrating these new innovative technologies would be crucial […]
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States recorded nearly $1 billion in combined outflows on Aug. 19, extending a current streak of investor withdrawals. These heavy outflows can be linked to the recent price corrections in the crypto market. According to CryptoSlate’s data, Bitcoin price retraced from recent highs to as […]
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Industry groups said repealing key provisions of the GENIUS Act would stifle competition and deny consumers meaningful choice.
Tether has hired Bo Hines, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and US Strategy. The company confirmed on Aug. 19 that Hines will immediately begin working with Tether’s leadership to guide its expansion and regulatory engagement in the United States. In his new role, Hines will oversee […]
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Japan and South Korea are moving quickly to create clearer rules for stablecoins as global interest in digital currencies grows. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold steady value by linking to fiat currencies, commodities, or other assets. Their use in payments, trading, and DeFi has expanded rapidly, with forecasts suggesting the market could grow into […]
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The total on-chain stablecoin transaction volume surged to a new all-time high of $1.5 trillion in July, marking a significant milestone in the sector. According to Sentora’s (formerly IntoTheBlock) data, this figure represents a sharp increase from the $1.26 trillion processed in June and surpasses the previous high seen in August 2024, when volumes topped […]
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants stakeholders to work with it to provide regulatory clarity on listing spot crypto assets.
The plant will mark a significant shift for Bitmain, which currently produces mining hardware in southeast Asia.
A group of US senators has introduced a discussion draft of a new bill that would establish clearer regulations for the country’s digital asset industry. On July 22, Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno released the draft version of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025 to solicit public feedback. The […]
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Digital asset investment products set a new all-time high last week, attracting $4.39 billion in inflows. The surge came as investor appetite for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continued to rise, according to the latest weekly report from CoinShares. This figure surpasses the previous record of $4.27 billion set in December 2024, following the US presidential […]
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XRP has hit a new all-time high of $3.65, driven largely by a spike in trading activity across South Korea and the United States. Data from CryptoSlate shows that XRP ranked among the top five most traded digital assets over the past 24 hours, trailing only behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoins USDT and USDC. […]
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The US Marshals Service (USMS) appears to hold just under 29,000 Bitcoin, far lower than the more than 200,000 BTC many believed the government had in custody. The updated figure, confirmed via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by independent crypto journalist L0la L33tz on July 16, puts the government’s total at 28,988 BTC […]
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Bitcoin has slipped below the $120,000 mark after hitting a fresh all-time high near $123,000 on July 14 amid fears of US economic inflation. According to data from CryptoSlate, the top crypto is trading around $116,894, representing a drop of over 5% in just 24 hours. Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at Nansen, told CryptoSlate […]
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Coinbase has crossed a significant milestone, reaching a market capitalization of over $100 billion amid renewed momentum across the crypto sector. According to Google Finance data, shares of Coinbase (COIN) reached a new all-time high of $398.50 during trading hours on July 14. However, the stock’s value ended the day at around $394, reflecting a […]
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US Democratic lawmakers, led by House members Maxine Waters and Stephen Lynch, announced on July 11 that next week will be designated “Anti-Crypto Corruption Week.” The initiative aims to unite Democrats in opposing several pro-crypto bills that are currently under consideration in Congress, including the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and a proposed law aimed […]
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A group of US Democratic senators has introduced a new bill to sanction El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and members of his administration. The legislation, titled the El Salvador Accountability Act (S.2058), was put forward by Senators Chris Van Hollen, Tim Kaine, and Alex Padilla. If passed, the bill would require President Donald Trump to […]
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Michael Shannon Sims, a founder and promoter of OmegaPro, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, who led OmegaPro’s operations in Latin America and some parts of the U.S.
Authorities in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have warned residents about fraudulent investment schemes tied to digital assets and stablecoins. In a statement published on July 7, the city’s Office of the Municipal Task Force for Preventing and Combating Illegal Financial Activities cautioned against deceptive platforms posing as legitimate crypto investment opportunities. According to the […]
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Industry partners like Coinbase and Tether have assisted in large-scale recoveries, including $225 million in USDT tied to romance-investment scams
A US Bankruptcy Court has ruled that Celsius Network may proceed with several claims in its lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether, according to a June 30 order from Judge Martin Glenn. According to the filing, the court allowed Celsius to pursue allegations that Tether violated US bankruptcy laws by receiving preferential transfers and unjustly liquidating […]
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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest public holder of Bitcoin, is again making headlines—this time for potentially qualifying for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. On July 1, Jeff Walton, founder of MSTR True North, revealed that the company will likely report an $11 billion net income for the just-concluded second quarter of the year. […]
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Crypto investment products recorded $2.7 billion in net inflows last week, according to CoinShares’ latest report. This marks the eleventh consecutive week of positive flows, bringing the streak of inflows to $16.9 billion and helping push the year-to-date total to $17.8 billion. The sustained inflows helped push total assets under management for crypto investment products above $184 […]
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The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is exploring whether digital asset holdings like Bitcoin should be considered in mortgage application processes. FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced the initiative on July 24 via X, noting that the agency is beginning a review process to determine how crypto might be used in home loan evaluations. According […]
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An unexpected peace in the Middle East created waves in the crypto market on 24th June, 2025. Iran and Israel agreed to cease hostilities, and US President Donald Trump termed it a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Paces $15 Billion YTD Influx Amid 10-Week Fund Flow Streak The traders had waited days with their hearts in their mouths as missiles soared and oil anxiety mounted. Then peace talks took hold, and digital-asset markets responded almost as quickly as the news broke. ????BREAKING: TRUMP ANNOUNCES CEASEFIRE BETWEEN IRAN AND ISRAEL. BULLISH FOR MARKETS! ???? pic.twitter.com/M9PZM9UsB8 — Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) June 24, 2025 Bitcoin Breaks Through Key Level According to reports, Bitcoin leapt more than 5% within minutes of the ceasefire announcement. It shot past $106,000 before settling just above $105,000. That’s a sharp rebound after prices dipped below $99,000 at the height of the conflict. Investors who had been on the sidelines scrambled back in, driving trading volumes higher on exchanges worldwide. Ethereum And Altcoins Move Up Based on data from market trackers, Ethereum climbed over $2,400 in the hours following the news. A handful of smaller tokens also had a big day. Sei jumped 32%, while Dogwifhat surged 20%. Aptos wasn’t far behind, gaining about 10%. When the top coins gain traction, it often pushes smaller projects higher too, and today was no exception. IRAN CONFIRMS CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL Iran has officially confirmed it has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel, signaling a critical de-escalation in one of the world’s most volatile conflicts. Markets may react swiftly to the easing geopolitical risk. https://t.co/1HKhmbqEGr pic.twitter.com/868bWekGte — Crypto Town Hall (@Crypto_TownHall) June 24, 2025 Market Cap Rebounds Rapidly The global cryptocurrency market cap reached $3.21 trillion, with a 4.40% increase in one session. Prior to the ceasefire, investors moved money into gold and the US dollar in case oil supplies were impaired. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at… pic.twitter.com/Tdj8bPUd0w — U.S. State Dept – Near Eastern Affairs (@StateDept_NEA) June 23, 2025 As reports of peace circulated, those same investors funneled cash back into digital assets and equities. You could almost feel the relief in the tickers flashing green across trading screens. Experts Cautious On Future Edul Patel, CEO of Mudrex, told reporters that the market had picked up “bullish momentum” after the ceasefire. He noted that some altcoins rallied as much as 13% in one day. Market analysts pointed out how traders “bought the dip” when Bitcoin briefly tumbled under $99,000, helping it finish the day near $105,000. Related Reading: Stablecoin Wars Ignite: Peter Schiff Champions Gold-Backed Digital Assets Even so, they warn the calm may not be for long. A flare-up in the region or hints of a rate hike from the US Federal Reserve could send prices swinging again. Traders are celebrating today’s gains, but there’s a sense of caution in chat rooms and trading floors. Peace is welcome, but stability in crypto often depends on more than a single announcement. For now, though, the market is riding high—and investors are hoping that this ceasefire really does stick. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
The $1.53 billion 3AC’s liquidators say the defunct hedge fund is owed is a steep increase from their initial claim for $120 million.
The crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering an initial US public offering (IPO) as the wave of crypto firms entering public markets gains momentum. Although the exchange has not officially confirmed these plans, Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique hinted at the possibility during a conversation with The Information, suggesting an IPO could be on the […]
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Friday's core PCE release is likely to show price pressures easing, but there is a fix.