Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs Pioneer GENIUS-Compliant Stablecoin in US
Anchorage Digital Bank is set to make history by issuing Ethena Labs’ USDtb—the first stablecoin designed for compliance with the GENIUS Act.
FTX to Release $1.9B to Creditors Starting Sept. 30
FTX’s next creditor payout is set for September 30, with $1.9 billion approved for distribution after court-approved reserve cuts. The record date is August 15, but the exact payout amount remains unclear.
CoinShares Obtains French MiCA License
CoinShares, a leading European digital asset investment firm, has been granted a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), marking a key milestone in its regulatory compliance efforts.
Ethereum ETFs Add $534M as Traders Eye ETH Rally Extension
Another $534 million poured into US spot Ethereum ETFs on Tuesday, fueling speculation that ETH’s rally has legs.
No More Ransoms: UK Draws Line Against Cyber Extortion
The UK is putting ransomware gangs on notice—public sector bodies and critical infrastructure operators will soon be barred from paying their demands.
Bitwise’s ETF Hopes Hang in Limbo After SEC Pauses Approval
Bitwise’s plan to convert its crypto index fund into an ETF hit a snag after the SEC approved—then quickly paused—the move, creating uncertainty for investors.
Senate GOP Drafts Market Structure Bill
The battle for crypto regulation is heating up—Senate Republicans just unveiled their draft bill, setting the stage for a potential compromise with the House.
BitGo’s IPO Plans Signal Crypto’s Next Growth Phase
BitGo is preparing for a US IPO, filing confidentially with the SEC in a bid to enter public markets.
Saylor’s MicroStrategy Buys the Dip with $740M Bitcoin Splurge
Even as Bitcoin retreated from its $122K peak last week, MicroStrategy went shopping—adding 6,220 BTC ($739.8M) to its massive stockpile.
Western Union Embraces Stablecoins for Next-Gen Payments
Western Union is preparing to enter the stablecoin space, with plans to integrate digital assets into its wallet platform.
Conflux to Launch Offshore Yuan Stablecoin, CFX Jumps 57%
China’s Conflux Network plans to issue an offshore yuan-pegged stablecoin in partnership with AnchorX and Eastcompeace Technology, per a Shanghai government report.
Crypto Firms Face Banking Lobby Resistance in Bid for Licenses
Crypto companies seeking federal banking licenses are hitting roadblocks as traditional banks push regulators to slow down the approval process.
UK Set to Sell $7B in Seized Bitcoin Amid Budget Crisis
The UK government is racing to cash in on a colossal Bitcoin seizure—worth $7 billion—as it scrambles to address a budget shortfall.
Global Crypto Valuation Tops $4T Amid Institutional Adoption Wave
Cryptocurrencies collectively surpassed $4 trillion in market value Thursday, marking a pivotal moment in digital asset history.
House Sets Crypto Regulatory Framework with Three Key Bills
The US House took a major step toward crypto regulation Thursday, passing the CLARITY Act (294-134), GENIUS Act (308-122), and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (219-210).
