Category: crypto

ECB supports tokenized deposits and stablecoins in Europe. Central bank money is needed for transactions. Pontes will connect DLT platforms with TARGET Services for settlement. Cipollone calls for legal clarity and public-private coordination. Appia aims to shape a wider European tokenized financial system by 2028. Private sector firms also support clearer rules.

Delaware lawmakers introduced bills to update banking law and regulate stablecoin issuers and digital asset service providers. The bills aim to modernize financial rules as states and federal agencies work on regulating crypto and stablecoins. Governor Matt Meyer supports the proposal, which includes measures to protect consumers and facilitate digital financial transactions.

After the resignation of the former enforcement chief at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, internal tensions have been highlighted. Margaret Ryan faced resistance while pursuing cases involving Justin Sun and Elon Musk. The disagreement involved cases tied to people close to President Donald Trump. Ryan stepped down, and the SEC settled Sun’s case for…

Hostplus is considering adding cryptocurrency exposure to its investment options due to member interest in digital assets. The potential crypto access would likely be through its Choiceplus option, pending regulatory approval and further design work. This move reflects a growing interest in digital assets among Australian retirement savers.

TRON DAO has increased its artificial intelligence fund from $100 million to $1 billion to invest in infrastructure for the agentic economy. The fund will target early-stage startups and acquisitions in areas such as AI-driven payments, digital identity, tokenized assets, and financial software for autonomous systems. This move aligns with TRON’s vision for AI-led payment…

SIGN has introduced the “Orange Basic Income” (OBI) program, offering rewards to users who hold SIGN in self-custody wallets instead of centralized exchanges. OBI distributes up to 25 million SIGN in Season 1, with 9 million tokens reserved for holding rewards. The initiative aims to promote decentralization and user control in the DeFi space.

The SEC and CFTC release guidance stating that most crypto assets are not securities, providing a formal token taxonomy for the U.S. market. The move clarifies how non-security tokens can enter and exit “investment contract” status. Legal experts see this as significant regulatory clarity for the U.S. crypto industry, but warn about risks in DeFi…

XRP briefly surpassed BNB to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization with a $93.4 billion market cap driven by a spike in trading volume. However, BNB quickly reclaimed its position with a deeper on-chain footprint. This incident highlights the gap between sentiment and utility in the crypto market.

Polymarket is implementing stricter rules against insider trading and manipulation on its DeFi platform and CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange. The new policies include enhanced surveillance, NFA oversight, and whistleblower channels. These changes come as regulated prediction markets grow under U.S. oversight and interest in crypto-linked event trading increases.

Bitcoin treasury firm Empery Digital sold 63 BTC for $4.6 million to fund share repurchases. They also announced a $25 million equity offering to repay debt. Empery now holds 3,439 BTC and prioritizes stock buybacks over more Bitcoin accumulation. They aim to maximize Bitcoin per share and reduce debt.