Blockchain Association backs Treasury’s proposed GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers
It backs limiting client ID requirements to direct issuer-customer transactions in the primary market, while calling for clearer definitions.
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San Francisco-based gaming founder convicted of operating fraudulent crypto trading fund
Dillman faces a maximum penalty of 20 years and a $250,000 fine for each count of conviction, according to the DOJ.
US escalates Iran pressure with sanctions on crypto, aviation, shipping and gold as part of ‘economic D-Day’
The U.S. Treasury Department is zeroing in on digital assets it says are being used to bolster Iran’s economy.
Crypto exchange volumes double in five days as market activity rebounds
Monthly volume tells a similar story, with $490 billion traded so far in August compared to $670 billion in July.
Hyperliquid Policy Center urges SEC, CFTC to harmonize rules for perpetual contracts
The push comes as Hyperliquid's multi-asset perpetuals gain scale and draw scrutiny from traditional exchanges.
Stand With Crypto ramps up midterm push with 32 House endorsements
Stand With Crypto is backing more than 30 House candidates as it looks to flex its political influence once more in the upcoming elections.
Strive acquires 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million as total holdings reach 21,356 BTC
Strive purchased 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million, raising its total holdings to 21,356 BTC as the seventh-largest public company holder.
‘Upside move in ETH was overdue,’ Tom Lee says as Bitmine buys another 32,447 ether
Bitmine's total crypto, cash, and other investments currently stand at $14.9 billion, and it owns over 4.8% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
Strategy sells $2 billion in MSTR shares, makes no bitcoin purchases, establishes $1.6 billion ‘USD Cash’ pool
Strategy's total holdings account for roughly 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $66 billion.
Gemini to provide crypto prediction markets venue for Apex’s brokerage clients
Under the alliance, brokerages that offer crypto event contracts through Apex will use Gemini for execution and clearing, the firms said.
Bernstein says Circle’s growth cycle can continue without the Clarity Act, sees 59% upside
Bernstein says Circle can sustain growth without the Clarity Act as USDC supply rebounds and stablecoin volumes continue expanding.
Fasset reaches unicorn status after $68 million raise led by SBI Group
Fasset raised $68 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation, expanding its cross-border stablecoin infrastructure.