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CFTC Opens Door for National Trust Banks to Issue Stablecoins

February 9, 2026

The CFTC updated its guidance to officially allow national trust banks to issue payment stablecoins, expanding the definition under the GENIUS Act and setting clear compliance standards. This move strengthens oversight, encourages innovation, and signals growing adoption of regulated stablecoins in the U.S. financial

Community·Policy·Regulation

Judge Allows Insider Trading Lawsuit Against Coinbase Execs

February 2, 2026

A Delaware judge has allowed a shareholder lawsuit against Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and board member Marc Andreessen to proceed, alleging they sold shares using nonpublic information during the company’s 2021 direct listing. The case continues despite an internal review clearing the executives, due to concerns over committee independence.

January 23, 2026

Pure Fantasy to Delay: Lummis Joins White House CLARITY Push

The Wyoming Senator cautioned the digital asset sector to lock in federal

January 22, 2026

Bitcoin, SHIB Defy Latest 2.8% PCE Print, Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Federal Reserve data matched estimates on Friday as the central bank faces

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto·Security·Technology

Australians Lose $180 Million to Crypto Scams in a Year, Says Federal Police

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) issued a significant alert on Wednesday, disclosing that Australians have lost a minimum of $180 million to

August 28, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Markets·Policy·Technology

US Government’s $239 Million Taliban Transfer (Could Have Been Prevented by Blockchain)

In a staggering blunder, the U.S. government has inadvertently transferred $239 million intended for counterterrorism efforts to the Taliban, exposing critical flaws

August 28, 2024

Markets·Policy·Regulation·Security

Celsius Settles Two-Thirds of Debt Owed to Creditors Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

Celsius, a cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, has repaid approximately $2.53 billion to around 251,000 creditors, which is two-thirds of its eligible

August 27, 2024

Bitcoin·Markets·Policy·Regulation

Nasdaq Seeks Approval From SEC to Launch Bitcoin Index Options

Nasdaq is seeking regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch and trade options on a Bitcoin index.

August 27, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto·Security

Former US Bank CEO Sentenced for $47M Crypto Scam

Former Heartland Tri-State Bank CEO Shan Hanes has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for stealing $47 million

August 27, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto·Technology

Russia to Test Cryptocurrency for International Transactions, Effective September 2024

Russia is set to begin trials in adopting cryptocurrency for international transactions starting September 1, 2024. This signifies Russia’s efforts to operate

August 27, 2024