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The United States Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott aims to have a committee vote on the crypto market structure bill next month. The Banking Committee Chair stated that he hopes to have the bill on President Trump’s desk by early next year. Senate To Vote On Crypto Market Structure Bill Senate Banking Committee Chair […]
Mastercard has chosen Polygon to support a new system allowing users to send crypto to verified usernames instead of long wallet addresses. The new system aims to reduce transfer errors and make crypto easier for mainstream users. Mastercard Taps Polygon For New System Mastercard’s Crypto Credential standardizes blockchain addresses, verifying them using human-readable names that […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a new enforcement push against North Korea’s state-backed cybercrime operations, seeking to forfeit over $15 million in stolen USDT and securing multiple guilty pleas from individuals who helped Pyongyang infiltrate U.S. companies through fraudulent IT work. DOJ to Forfeit Millions in Stolen USDT The U.S. Department of […]
A wave of speculation engulfed the crypto market on Friday after large Bitcoin transfers linked to Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin heavyweight previously known as MicroStrategy, triggered widespread concerns about a potential liquidation. Wallet Movements Spark Sell-Off Fears The transfers, amounting to more than 43,000 BTC, coincided with a sharp downturn in Bitcoin’s price, briefly pushing […]
The Trump family-backed Bitcoin miner American Bitcoin disclosed that it had more than doubled its revenue and reported a third-quarter profit. The company also expanded its mining capacity and increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 4,004 BTC as it completed its first full quarter as a publicly traded company. American Bitcoin Reports Q3 Profit According […]
Jack Dorsey’s Cash App has announced that users will soon be able to send stablecoin payments. The new feature will support multiple stablecoins and networks when it becomes available. Cash App has also launched a feature that will allow users to send USD through the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Cash App Embraces Stablecoin Payments Jack Dorsey […]
Prediction market Polymarket has resumed operations in the US in beta mode. The resumption was confirmed by the platform’s founder, Shayne Coplan, at the Cantor Fitzgerald conference. Polymarket’s return to the US market materialized after the platform resolved issues with local regulators, including the CFTC. Polymarket Resumes US Operations In Beta Mode Polymarket founder Shayne […]
The Southwark Crown Court has sentenced Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, to eleven years and eight months in prison for her role in laundering Bitcoin (BTC) from a £600 million Chinese investment fraud. British authorities say Qian was the mastermind of a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 128,000 investors in China. UK Sentences […]
Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with DCS Card Center to support DeCard, a credit card that enables real-world stablecoin spending. The partnership will first launch in Singapore and then expand into other key markets. Standard Chartered-DCS Partnership The partnership will see Standard Chartered provide comprehensive transaction banking and financial markets services to support DeCard’s user […]
The Bank of England (the Bank) has today published a consultation paper (CP) setting out its proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins. Such stablecoins are a new type of digital money designed to maintain a stable value and could be used for retail payments and wholesale settlement in the future. This marks a significant […]