Crypto-friendly Old Glory Bank plans Nasdaq listing through SPAC
In recent developments, the “digital-first“ bank created in 2022 is set to go public on the Nasdaq, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
Stablecoin rewards provisions face industry test in Senate crypto bill
In recent developments, with the CLARITY Act scheduled for a markup on Thursday, some lawmakers could still be at odds over decentralized finance, stablecoins and ethical concerns. Looking closer, market…
Polygon strikes $250M deal for Coinme and Sequence in stablecoin paymen…
In recent developments, polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron told Cointelegraph that the acquisitions position the network as a regulated payments platform built to move stablecoins onchain at scale. Looking closer,…
CZ’s YZi Labs invests in trading terminal as DeFi execution takes priority
In recent developments, the eight-figure investment in Genius Trading highlights how execution-focused tools are gaining relevance as crypto trading activity spreads across blockchains. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence
In recent developments, crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run. Looking closer,…
Monero climbs to new high of $687 as crypto surveillance tightens
In recent developments, tightening KYC regulations and growing scrutiny on the digital economy are triggering more investor demand for privacy-preserving digital assets like Monero. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Ukraine blocks Polymarket, classifies prediction markets as gambling
In recent developments, the move adds Ukraine to a growing list of countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Thailand and Australia, where Polymarket is already restricted. Looking closer,…
Thailand targets ‘gray money’ with unified oversight of gold and crypto
In recent developments, thailand reportedly plans tighter reporting, Travel Rule enforcement and a national data hub to track illicit flows across both traditional and digital assets. Looking closer, market participants…
SEC boss bullish Trump will sign market structure bill this year
In recent developments, securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at moving crypto markets out of a regulatory gray zone. Looking closer,…
Banks’ stablecoin concerns are ‘unsubstantiated myths‘: Professor
In recent developments, a Columbia Business School professor debunked five banking industry misunderstandings about stablecoin yields as the market structure bill heads for markups this month. Looking closer, market participants…
