Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers

In recent developments, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Trump wants tech firms to ‘pay their own way’ as power demand soars

In recent developments, the POTUS demanded tech giants cover data center power costs as US consumption surged, with Microsoft first to make changes this week. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Meta to cut 10% of metaverse arm this week amid AI push: Report

In recent developments, meta’s Reality Labs is set for cuts as the firm’s metaverse budget continues to decline amid push toward artificial intelligence development. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Markup of Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Pushed to Late January

In recent developments, senate leaders have delayed a key vote on crypto market structure legislation, citing unresolved policy issues around stablecoin yield. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions

In recent developments, ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights — not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior…

Custody Giant Bitgo Details IPO Plans, Dual-Class Structure in Latest SEC Filing

In recent developments, bitgo has filed a fourth amended Form S-1 with U.S. regulators, outlining plans for an initial public offering that would bring the digital asset custody firm to…

CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI

In recent developments, the CFTC is looking to invite Tyler Winklevoss, Shayne Coplan, Kris Marszalek, and other crypto leaders to assist its approach to regulating the blockchain industry. Looking closer,…

Expert Flags Bail-ins, Asset Seizures and Gold Confiscation as Confidence in …

In recent developments, precious metals analyst Lynette Zang has warned that the global financial order is shifting away from legal norms toward coercive power, arguing in a 2026 outlook interview…

SEC Chair: ‘Remains to be seen‘ whether US will seize Venezuela‘s repor…

In recent developments, several blockchain analysts said they were unable to verify whether the Latin American nation held $60 billion in the cryptocurrency. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Fitch Ratings flags Bitcoin-backed securities for ‘high market value risk’

In recent developments, fitch said sharp Bitcoin price swings could quickly erode collateral backing these securities, increasing the risk of losses for lenders and investors. Looking closer, market participants highlight…