Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
The crypto industry has mobilized with a strong letter to Senate leaders calling for immediate action on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. With bipartisan committee approval already secured, industry groups warn that further delays risk losing U.S. leadership in digital assets as legislative time runs short ahead of midterms
Economist Peter Schiff has pushed back against JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's demands for bank-style rules on stablecoin issuers, highlighting key differences in their business models amid ongoing debates over the CLARITY Act
As the July 1 MiCA transitional deadline approaches, major players secure licenses while others face forced exits from the EU market. Recent acquisitions and approvals signal a maturing regulatory environment reshaping digital asset services across Europe
Over 160 former national security and law enforcement officials have joined the Blockchain Association in calling on the US Senate to advance the CLARITY Act, arguing the legislation provides critical tools to combat illicit finance while bringing digital asset markets under clear American rules and oversight
Tether and Fasset have introduced a Visa card that lets users spend tokenized gold in everyday transactions while earning up to 6% cashback in XAUT. The card converts XAUT holdings to fiat at point of sale and includes automatic round-ups that invest spare change back into gold
The United States has imposed sanctions on Nobitex, Iran's dominant cryptocurrency platform, along with three other exchanges and key executives
MoneyGram has introduced MGUSD, a US dollar-backed stablecoin built on the Stellar network. The new digital asset integrates directly into the company's mobile app, offering users a self-custodial wallet for holding, sending, and converting dollar balances across borders
US regulators show growing acceptance of digital assets as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce strongly supports privacy technologies and Paxos becomes the first blockchain company to win clearing agency registration, marking major steps toward regulated crypto infrastructure
Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card have agreed to purchase a combined 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit
Mastercard has obtained a BitLicense from New York regulators, marking a significant step in its efforts to integrate stablecoins and tokenized assets into mainstream payment systems
