US prosecutors ask for leniency for ex-Celsius exec, citing cooperation

In recent developments, while Roni Cohen-Pavon’s lawyers have asked for time served, US Attorney Jay Clayton was unspecific in the federal government’s recommendation, requesting the judge defer to sentencing guidelines.…

Tennessee Bankers Association names Stablecore as preferred digital asset pro…

In recent developments, regional lenders gain access to infrastructure for stablecoins, tokenized deposits and crypto-backed lending without building systems in-house, signaling wider bank adoption. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Coinbase cuts 14% of workforce, citing market slump and AI shift

In recent developments, brian Armstrong said Coinbase will flatten management layers and require leaders to work as “player-coaches” under the new structure. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Space and Time rolls out virtual vaults for institutional onchain lending

In recent developments, the data blockchain securing onchain finance projects looks to provide lenders and borrowers with agreement-specific collateral solution. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions

In recent developments, the new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Stablecoin proposal still ‘falls short’ of protecting bank deposits: US b…

In recent developments, uS Senator Thom Tillis said the current text of the CLARITY Act offers a compromise for the crypto industry and banks and provides a bipartisan path for…

US Government Says China’s Best AI Models Lag Behind. Experts Aren’t So Sure

In recent developments, nIST’s CAISI evaluated DeepSeek V4 Pro using private benchmarks and a cost-comparison filter that excluded every US model except GPT-5.4 mini. Critics call the methodology convenient. Looking…

Aave files emergency motion to lift restraining notice on frozen ETH

In recent developments, aave argued that a thief doesn’t gain lawful ownership of property by stealing it and that Gerstein Harrow’s legal argument “defies logic, common sense and the law.”…

K-Pop Firm’s Stock Plunges as It Dumps Bitcoin Treasury Plan for AI Pivot

In recent developments, k Wave Media is shifting $485 million in funding from its Bitcoin treasury strategy towards an AI infrastructure play. The development has drawn attention from traders and…

Aave Fights to Unfreeze $71 Million as Kelp DAO Hack Spills Into Court

In recent developments, a federal case over frozen crypto could determine whether DeFi recovery funds can be seized to satisfy unrelated judgments. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…