In a move that could reshape digital payments in retail, Walmart and Amazon are reportedly exploring the development of their own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, signaling a broader institutional embrace of digital assets as U.S. regulatory frameworks begin to...
Despite the public shutdown of its website and Telegram channels, major darknet marketplace Huione is not only still active—it’s growing. Recent blockchain data reveals the platform is still processing billions in cryptocurrency, defying efforts by law enforcement and...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally withdrawn several proposed rules introduced during the Biden administration, including two major regulations targeting cryptocurrency custody and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. In a statement released on June 12, the...
While the Trump administration’s friendlier stance on digital assets may signal a shift in tone, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chair Caroline Pham has made it clear that crypto companies shouldn’t expect a regulatory free pass. Speaking...
The Czech Republic’s main opposition party, ANO, has triggered a no-confidence vote in the government, accusing it of mishandling a controversial $45 million Bitcoin transaction involving funds from a convicted criminal. The vote is scheduled for Tuesday. Alena...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is raising new concerns about the growing entanglement between the cryptocurrency sector and traditional finance, warning that the global financial system may be approaching a critical threshold. Speaking in Madrid on June 12,...
A new study from Gemini and Glassnode reveals a major structural shift in Bitcoin’s ownership, highlighting the growing dominance of centralized treasuries and early adopters in the crypto space. According to the report, centralized entities—ranging from governments and...
Stablecoin issuer Circle saw a notable boost in investor confidence on June 11, with its shares (CRCL) closing 10.7% higher following two major announcements: a strategic partnership with Brazilian fintech Matera and the integration of its flagship stablecoin,...
French authorities have reportedly apprehended more suspects connected to the violent abduction of a crypto entrepreneur’s father, whose finger was severed as part of a shocking ransom demand. According to a June 11 report by the state-owned broadcaster...
Ukrainian lawmakers have introduced a groundbreaking draft bill that could allow the country’s central bank to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as part of its national reserves — a move that signals Ukraine’s growing interest in integrating with global...
