Government

Ethics Dispute Hangs Over CLARITY Markup

CLARITY Act markup nears, but ethics language still divides lawmakers.

Senate Banking Committee Releases Clarity Act Text Ahead of Thursday Vote

The Senate Banking Committee released the full Clarity Act text, revealing stablecoin yield restrictions, DeFi protections, and a notable...

Bank of England’s Bailey Warns of “Coming Wrestle” With U.S. Over Stablecoin Standards

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned of a coming clash with the U.S. over stablecoin standards. He cited crisis redemption risks...

Crypto PACs Spend $7.2M Across Five States

Fairshake-linked crypto PACs spent $7.2 million ahead of U.S. primaries.

ECB’s Lagarde Says Euro Stablecoins Are “Not an Efficient Way” to Strengthen the Currency

ECB President Christine Lagarde said euro stablecoins could undermine monetary policy and are "not an efficient way" to strengthen the...

White House Targets July 4 for CLARITY Act

White House targets July 4 passage of the CLARITY Act after a stablecoin compromise.

Crypto PAC Spent $514K Backing Jim Baird

Fairshake affiliate spent $514,000 backing Jim Baird in Indiana’s GOP primary.

Bessent Says U.S. is Targeting Iran’s Crypto Access

Iran’s crypto access is now part of a wider U.S. sanctions push.

BlackRock Pushes OCC to Drop Tokenized Reserve Cap in GENIUS Act Rulemaking

BlackRock urged the OCC to drop a proposed 20% tokenized reserve cap and expand eligible assets for federally chartered stablecoins under...

Tillis and Alsobrooks Strike Stablecoin Yield Deal, Reviving CLARITY Act Push

Senators resolve the stablecoin yield impasse blocking the CLARITY Act, drawing a line between banned interest payments and permitted...

U.S. CISA Linux Copy Fail Flaw to Exploited Bug List

CISA added Linux Copy Fail to its exploited bug list after signs of active attacks.

FBI-Led Operation Nets 276 Arrests Across Global Crypto Pig Butchering Network

An FBI-led operation across Dubai, Thailand, and China nets 276 arrests and shuts down nine crypto pig butchering scam compounds.

Tillis Becomes New Roadblock for Crypto Bill

Tillis is pushing ethics language that could slow the Senate crypto bill.

CFTC Sues Wisconsin as Federal Fight Over Prediction Markets Jurisdiction Widens

The CFTC has sued Wisconsin in federal court, asserting exclusive authority over prediction markets after the state sued five platforms for...

Canada Proposes Nationwide Ban on Crypto ATMs, Calling Machines a “Primary Method” for Fraud

Canada's Liberal government has proposed banning all crypto ATMs nationwide, calling the machines a primary method for fraud and money...

Canada Advances Bill to Ban Crypto Political Donations

Canada advances a bill to ban crypto political donations in federal elections.

White House Crypto Adviser Signals “Big Announcement” on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said the administration will make a "big announcement" on the strategic Bitcoin reserve in the...

Spanish Police Seize €400,000 in Crypto Hidden in Wall Thermometer During Manga Piracy Raid

Spanish police arrested three people in Almería and shut down the largest Spanish-language manga piracy platform, seizing over €400,000 in...

Over 120 Crypto Firms Warn Delay on CLARITY Act Risks U.S. Leadership 

Over 120 crypto groups urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning delays could push innovation, jobs, and regulatory power abroad.

Russia Moves Toward Full Crypto Regulation With New Central Bank-Led Bill

Russia advances a crypto bill granting its central bank sweeping powers while formalizing digital assets and imposing strict rules on...