Category: crypto

Falcon Finance has launched Staking Vaults, allowing users to earn USDf yield on long-term holdings without giving up ownership. Users can deposit their assets and earn USDf directly, with a 180-day lockup period and 3-day cooldown. Rewards are issued in USDf, strengthening the DeFi landscape and USDf ecosystem.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF before the cryptocurrency market downturn. ADIC disclosed holding nearly 8 million shares valued at $518 million. Other institutional investors have also increased exposure to IBIT, but overall sentiment has weakened with record outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. ADIC’s move reflects…

PEPENODE’s presale offers virtual mining rigs with potential rewards in meme tokens and a staking yield of 596% amid a declining cryptocurrency market. Investors can purchase mining nodes with PEPENODE tokens, with the token supply capped at 210 billion and prices rising every three days until launch.

Coinbase is developing a prediction markets platform based on Kalshi’s infrastructure, as indicated by leaked screenshots. Gemini and Crypto.com are also advancing similar offerings. Coinbase Business has launched in Singapore, providing USDC payments and regulatory-compliant financial services for local startups. The platform aims to support the innovation economy in Singapore.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee plans to vote in December 2025 on legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency market. The bill would designate Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, resolving a conflict between the SEC and CFTC. The legislation includes rules for exchanges on customer funds and disclosures, with bipartisan talks ongoing. President Trump is expected to…

Virtual Assets LLC and its founder, Firas Isa, have been indicted by U.S. authorities for money laundering charges related to fraud and narcotics proceeds. Isa allegedly used crypto ATMs to convert $10 million of illicit funds into cryptocurrency to disguise their origin. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison.

New Hampshire has approved a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, making it the first state in the U.S. to do so. The bond is backed by over-collateralized Bitcoin, with BitGo acting as custodian. The initiative aims to integrate digital assets into public finance and support innovation and business growth in the state.

U.S. regulators have removed cryptocurrency from their examination priorities for 2026, a change from previous years. The SEC is now focusing on broader topics like cybersecurity and anti-money laundering, with a lighter regulatory approach influenced by the White House’s pro-crypto stance. This shift comes amidst a changing global regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies.

The White House is considering a proposal from the IRS to adopt the global tax standard known as CARF for digital assets. This would require U.S. taxpayers to report capital gains on foreign platforms more strictly and align with 72 other countries by 2028. The measure aims to combat offshore tax evasion.

Senator Todd Young is calling on the IRS to reconsider its 2023 tax guidelines for cryptocurrency rewards earned through staking. He has urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to review the ruling, expressing concerns over taxpayer uncertainty and potential issues with revenue forecasting. The IRS recently proposed implementing the global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) tax standard,…