Three Democratic US senators have publicly opposed the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, citing concerns that the bill fails to address what they describe as ethical conflicts tied to President Donald Trump’s involvement in the cryptocurrency industry. The opposition comes as Senate Majority Leader John Thune has pledged to bring the legislation to a […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has placed proposed changes to cryptocurrency regulation at the top of its 2026 agenda, signaling a continued shift in federal oversight of digital assets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced the proposed rule changes on Tuesday, framing them as part of an effort to align with the Trump administration’s […]
Former Tether chief investment officer Richard Heathcote is seeking to sell a portion of his 1.26% stake in the stablecoin issuer, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The planned transaction could provide a rare public window into ownership of Tether, one of the most profitable and privately held companies in […]
Chris Larsen, co-founder and executive chair of Ripple Labs, was reportedly among the investors backing a financial venture launched by the son of US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, according to a Thursday report from Politico. The development comes as the New York Democrat is actively involved in negotiations over ethics provisions in a major crypto market […]
The cryptocurrency arena saw significant developments today, with a high-profile ethics disclosure, a major step in stablecoin integration with traditional banking, and a growing security crisis in Europe. Here is a breakdown of the key stories shaping the crypto world on July 2, 2026. FBI Director Amends Financial Disclosure After Delayed Strategy Investment Report FBI […]
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published a consultation paper on June 26 outlining a standardized framework for penalizing issuers of significant digital tokens that violate the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The proposed penalties include fines of up to 12.5% of annual turnover for issuers of significant asset-referenced tokens and up to 10% […]
Following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation amid declining poll numbers and internal Labour Party pressure, attention has turned to his potential successor. Andy Burnham, the MP for Makerfield and former Mayor of Greater Manchester, has emerged as a frontrunner. For the UK’s cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, Burnham’s candidacy brings a degree of optimism, rooted in […]
A Japanese corporate pension fund serving approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises is preparing to allocate roughly 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency during fiscal 2026, according to a report from Nikkei. The move signals growing acceptance of digital assets among Japan’s traditionally conservative institutional investors. Pension fund details and strategy The Nationwide Business Corporate […]
A cryptocurrency-backed political action committee has spent roughly $12 million to influence the outcome of Alabama’s Senate primary runoff, as voters in the state head to the polls Tuesday. The spending underscores the growing financial footprint of the crypto industry in U.S. elections and its strategic focus on shaping federal policy through candidate support. Defend […]
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