ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to...
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US sanctions crypto wallet tied to ransomware, infostealer host
The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto wallet containing $350,000 tied to the alleged cybercrime hosting service Aeza Group.
Circle applies for US trust bank charter to manage its USDC reserve
Other crypto firms are also reportedly considering applying for a national bank charter, following in the footsteps of Anchorage Digital...
How mass decoy messaging protects whistleblowers — CoverDrop inventor
The growing sophistication of the mass surveillance state has created the need for new tools to obfuscate identity and restore...
Vitalik introduces ‘pluralistic’ IDs to protect privacy in digital identity systems
Vitalik Buterin warns that single digital IDs could erode pseudonymity, proposing pluralistic systems to safeguard privacy and fair access.
Bitcoin Treasury Corporation to relist on Toronto exchange, buys 292 BTC
Bitcoin Treasury Corporation completed a $92 million raise and bought 292.8 BTC ahead of its trading resumption on the TSX...
Crypto firm for Deutsche, State Street launches private stablecoin contract
Crypto infrastructure provider Taurus said the new contract could increase practical adoption of stablecoins, especially among businesses with sensitive transfers.
Private credit powers $24B tokenization market, Ethereum still dominates — RedStone
The tokenized RWA market is now valued at $24 billion, dominated by private credit and US Treasury debt.
Trump-backed World Liberty to release stablecoin audit, make WLFI transferable
World Liberty Financial, the Trump-backed crypto venture, is preparing to publish its first stablecoin audit and may enable WLFI token...
GameStop fails to woo traders with $450M raise, possibly for Bitcoin
Vincent Liu, the chief investment officer at Kronos Research, said buying Bitcoin alone isn’t enough to increase a company’s stock...
Crypto ATM sting uncovers elderly widow who lost $281K in a scam
One of the victims identified in the police operation said she carried around $13,000 in cash at one point to...
BIS says stablecoins fail as money, calls for strict limits on their role
BIS says stablecoins fall short on key monetary principles, warning of financial crime risks and threats to monetary sovereignty.
Ethereum whales open $100M of leveraged bets after US strikes Iran
Whales are betting hundreds of millions on Ether’s price recovery despite the industry’s most successful traders being net short amid...
Hacken token plunges 99% after hacker mints and dumps $250K
Cybersecurity firm Hacken CEO Dyma Budorin said the biggest damage has been to its reputation, though the incident had nothing...
The SEC’s staking guidance pivot is what tech-savvy regulation looks like
The SEC’s new approach to staking is a turning point for US crypto regulation, showing that genuine, tech-savvy engagement can...