Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Pakistan’s push for regulated digital assets meets resistance from leading Islamic scholars who deem cryptocurrencies incompatible with Shariah principles, prompting calls for detailed review and continued talks
Coinbase's chief policy officer rebuts Senator Elizabeth Warren's warnings about the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing that the bill strengthens oversight and closes regulatory gaps in the crypto sector
Pakistan’s virtual assets regulator has met with a leading Islamic scholar following a ruling against crypto-based purchases, urging separate reviews for different digital asset types while advancing its licensing framework
Thailand’s central bank and securities regulator are stepping up checks on large cash movements and stablecoin transactions to curb hidden capital flows, with new rules targeting deposits over 5 million baht and closer review of USDT activity
The Bitcoin Policy Institute has filed to intervene as a defendant in a New York lawsuit seeking legal title to nearly 3.7 million Bitcoin from dormant wallets, including those linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. The case, set for a key hearing on July 14, raises questions about self-custody and property law application to digital assets
Five Democratic senators have called for committee investigations into President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency assets, citing potential national security issues as Congress debates the CLARITY Act for digital asset regulation
Empery Digital has sold 1,400 BTC for approximately $87.1 million to address debt obligations, support an AI data center investment, and manage legal expenses, reducing its Bitcoin holdings by nearly half
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, containing a four-year prohibition on the Federal Reserve issuing a central bank digital currency, has taken effect automatically after President Trump declined to sign it
Metaplanet has begun a joint study with partners to examine the use of Bitcoin as collateral for digital credit instruments in Japan, incorporating stablecoins and security tokens for potential efficiency gains in issuance and settlement
Circle has gained final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Circle National Trust, a federally regulated entity focused on digital asset custody that strengthens operations around its USDC stablecoin
