Tag: U.S.

Patrick Witt stepped down as executive director of the White House Crypto Council on October 14, leaving the administration's digital asset advisory team without staff. His temporary assignment from the Department of Defence officially ended, and the White House has not announced a replacement to coordinate crypto policy ahead of ...

Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan has proposed a new way for the United States to regulate decentralized finance (DeFi). Speaking on Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast, Yan said regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), should focus on the companies that run digital ...

Banking regulators in the United States and Europe are stepping up scrutiny of artificial intelligence as concerns grow that advanced AI systems could launch cyberattacks against financial institutions and disrupt global markets. According to a Reuters report published on October 13, 2026, the US Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller ...

Michael Saylor said Americans do not need a licence to discuss Bitcoin, promote its use or publicly recommend owning it. He argued that Bitcoin is a commodity rather than a security, while fraud and market manipulation remain illegal. Saylor's comments draw a line between promoting Bitcoin and activities that fall ...

Infini has grown its virtual banking services through new partnerships in the United States and Europe, giving users access to USD, EUR and GBP accounts while strengthening the connection between traditional banking and on-chain liquidity. The AI-powered financial operating system said it now offers USD virtual accounts through Lead Bank ...

Cryptocurrency markets saw movements after the United States and Iran confirmed they had finalized a peace agreement, easing fears over disruptions in the Middle East and boosting confidence across global financial markets. The announcement triggered a broad risk-on move, with investors shifting back into assets such as cryptocurrencies and technology ...

Bitcoin and Ethereum are approaching two-month highs as cryptocurrency markets respond positively to growing optimism around the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. According to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin is currently trading at $73,950 with a 24-hour decline of 0.8%, while Ethereum stands at $2,323, down 2.28% in the last day. Despite the slight ...

A bipartisan effort is gaining traction in Washington as two U.S. senators push new legislation aimed at tightening control over prediction markets, particularly those tied to sports and casino-style activities. The proposal signals a growing concern among lawmakers over how these fast-rising platforms operate and who should regulate them. Lawmakers ...

Quick Breakdown  Sacks warns that the true danger of AI is government surveillance and censorship, not rebellion. Criticizes over-regulation, arguing it stifles innovation and embeds political bias into technology. Calls for clarity in crypto rules while promoting a freer approach to AI innovation. David Sacks warns against “Orwellian AI” US ...

Quick Breakdown  White House adviser Kevin Hassett expects the three-week government shutdown to end this week. The standoff has delayed key crypto ETF decisions involving Litecoin, XRP, and Solana. Lawmakers plan to meet Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle executives to discuss the U.S. crypto market structure bill.   Shutdown nears possible ...