The 2026 World Cup is almost here, and honestly, I’ve been preparing for it for months already. I already grabbed a few of my favorite World Cup jerseys. I’ve been buying FIFA NFTs to flip during the hype cycle on…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is contemplating formal rulemaking to solidify its position regarding the registration requirements for software developers. This move, championed by CFTC Chair Michael Selig, aims to provide clearer regulatory guidance and protections for non-custodial software…
The path toward comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation in the United States is facing significant headwinds, primarily stemming from a contentious dispute over stablecoin yield provisions. Banking industry trade groups have formally signaled their opposition to a recently proposed compromise, a stance…
Every few years, a headline hits and the internet collectively loses its mind. This week, that headline is hantavirus — and a cruise ship called the MV Hondius. Before you spiral, let’s talk about what’s actually happening. And yes, we’re…
The window for passing comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation in the United States is rapidly narrowing, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Speaking at the Consensus Miami conference, Garlinghouse emphasized that the coming weeks are critical for the Senate Banking Committee to…
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z crypto, has announced the successful closure of its fifth fund, securing $2.2 billion. The firm indicates a market shift towards genuine adoption over speculative activity, citing increased use of stablecoins, onchain finance,…
A senior official at the Bank of Italy has advocated for the European Union to consider a tokenized expansion of its existing cashless payment infrastructure. Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, stated that tokenization’s increasing relevance warrants…
Crypto has been going up for a few weeks now. Maybe the bottom really was $60k. Maybe we still get one more ugly leg down before the next real breakout. Nobody knows for sure. Some traders are actively playing the…
Major cryptocurrency-related stocks experienced a significant upward trend on Monday, with Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, demonstrating exceptional performance with a nearly 20% increase. This market movement appears to be closely linked to advancements in legislative efforts concerning…
Prominent banking industry associations have expressed that a recently proposed amendment to crypto market structure legislation, intended to resolve a significant legislative obstacle, “falls short” of its intended objectives. This sentiment follows the finalization of a compromise by Senators Thom…