Senate Panel Reprioritizes, Slowing Crypto Bill Advance
Crypto market structure legislation in the US Senate could be slowed by several weeks.
Grayscale Proposes US ETF for NEAR Protocol Exposure
Asset manager Grayscale has submitted an application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its NEAR Protocol Trust into an exchange-traded fund.
Traditional Markets Meet Crypto Tech in NYSE Tokenization Plan
The New York Stock Exchange is bridging traditional finance and digital asset technology with a new platform for tokenized securities.
“Cosmetic Surgery” Ruse Allegedly Hid $102M Crypto Laundering Ring Busted in South Korea
Posing as payments for cosmetic surgery and tuition, an alleged international laundering network processed roughly $102 million through cryptocurrency and South Korean banks before being busted by customs investigators.
ETF Inflows Hit $1.42 Billion, Fueling Bitcoin’s Ascent Past $96,000
A substantial $1.42 billion poured into US spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, delivering the best weekly inflow figure since October.
Senate Banking Committee Halts Crypto Bill Progress After CEO Critique
Progress on a landmark cryptocurrency regulation bill hit a pause as the United States Senate Banking Committee delayed its discussion.
Draft Bill in US Senate Aims to Resolve Crypto Regulatory Uncertainty
US senators have put forward new draft legislation intended to define federal oversight of the cryptocurrency sector.
US Senators Prohibit Yield on Inactive Stablecoins in New Bill Language
In a draft market structure bill, US senators have proposed a clear prohibition on stablecoin rewards for idle holdings.
Standard Chartered Said to Weigh Crypto Prime Brokerage
Standard Chartered is exploring the development of a cryptocurrency prime brokerage platform
FSC Aims to Restrict Corporate Crypto Investment to 5% of Equity
A new rule limiting corporate cryptocurrency holdings to 5% of equity capital is under consideration in South Korea.
Crypto Platforms in Colombia Must Now Report User Data to Tax Agency
Colombia’s National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) has introduced a new mandatory reporting requirement for local crypto service providers, aimed at increasing transparency and combating tax evasion in the digital asset space.
National Trust Charter Sought for Full-Scale USD1 Operations
The Trump family’s crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, has applied to operate as a national trust bank.
First Day of 2026 Outflows Hits US Bitcoin ETFs, Totaling $243 Million
The new year’s rally for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US faced a setback on Tuesday.
Crypto Regulatory Clarity Seen Slipping to 2027-2029 Timeframe
Clear US rules for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum appear increasingly delayed, as a leading market structure bill may not pass until 2027 and could take effect in 2029, TD Cowen reports.
PwC Announces Strategic Push into Crypto Amid New US Legal Clarity
PwC, one of the prominent Big Four accounting firms, is launching a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency business, ending its former hands-off approach.
