CFTC follows SEC in scrapping ‘no-deny’ policy for settlements
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig says the rescission of its “no-deny” policy means it now has more flexibility when settling enforcement actions.
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig says the rescission of its “no-deny” policy means it now has more flexibility when settling enforcement actions.
After expecting billions of dollars worth of crypto holdings to be reported during a voluntary disclosure period, the country’s tax office only saw 58 filers took advantage of the procedure.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order supporting AI data center development as the state seeks to attract advanced computing and technology investment.
Scott Bessent said that the Treasury Department was “proceeding with all deliberate speed” on Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile.
Reuters reported that Revolut plans to integrate stablecoins into its future US bank as more fintech and crypto companies chase federal banking approvals.
Bitcoin is at risk of a drop below $65,000, but buyers are expected to mount a strong defense as the price nears the crucial $60,000 level.
Nearly a dozen candidates across three US states won their primaries or will advance to the November election after they were supported by $3.5 million in ads funded by crypto industry-aligned PACs.
New data suggests AI-driven payment rails are evolving beyond experimentation as users are making more higher-value transfers.
Bitcoin traders warned of a key BTC price support trend line failing as 2022 bear market history continued to repeat.
The ESMA says crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their licence applications remain under review.
The whale is now backing Arthur Hayes’ favored HYPE, ZEC and NEAR plays, signaling a sharp pivot toward momentum-led crypto bets.
Ethereum price slides to a 14-week low as weakening demand and persistent ETF outflows put the key $1,800 support at risk.
Binance exchange said it will move NFT support from its exchange to its non-custodial wallet and offered users 30 days to migrate their NFTs.
Kraken and xStocks Alliance will let eligible users seek allocations in US IPOs at the offering price through tokenized shares in coming weeks.
Zcash Open Development Lab said the network briefly became unstable as miners upgraded, while the Zcash Foundation said there was no evidence of an exploit.
Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 processed over $110 billion in transactions despite Western sanctions, according to CertiK.
The FCA has urged clubs to rethink deals with unauthorized crypto and trading sponsors, warning that fans risk losing all their money and teams face legal and reputational fallout.
The payments giant said USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and other stablecoins will support new settlement options across multiple blockchains.
Trezor and Tropic Square disclosed a TROPIC01 chip vulnerability found during a Ledger Donjon audit, saying the Safe 7 wallet and user funds remain secure.
Bitcoin’s drop to $65,000 triggered over $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations as traders brace for a test of $60,000 as support.
Bitcoin sparked two-month lows in the Crypto Fear & Greed Index while analysis predicted a “catch-up” with record highs in stocks.
Some of the information that New York and the European Union’s watchdogs will share includes the issued stablecoin, total volume in circulation and the number of holders.
Bitcoin saw its largest daily drop since early February on Tuesday as the cryptocurrency shed more than $4,500 in a single day.
The sanctions come four days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US had seized nearly $1 billion in crypto from Iranian crypto exchanges and wallets since late February.
AI robotics company Figure posted several videos on X throughout May showcasing its robots performing basic tasks, including cleaning a room and sorting packages.
“Investors still believe in crypto, but now that it’s a contrarian bet, they favor fundamentals over vibes,” says Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan.
Despite the planned wind-down, TapTools says it is open to being acquired or taking on external resources to continue maintaining the platform.
A UK House of Lords committee warned that strict stablecoin rules could make pound sterling tokens commercially unworkable despite supporting regulation.
The three members of Congress said the volatility of digital assets and “lack of regulation and safeguards” could put Americans’ retirement savings at risk.
The regulator’s five-year roadmap calls for clearer crypto rules, support for tokenization and a framework for staking and onchain markets.