In a landmark development, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on August 4, 2025, that it will permit spot crypto trading on exchanges registered under its jurisdiction. The decision, announced in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of the broader Project Crypto initiative, was first reported by Reuters. The following

The U.S. dollar could soon be reanchored to gold as global faith in fiat erodes, with Ray Dalio spotlighting historic cycles pointing toward a seismic monetary realignment. Ray Dalio Hints at Possible Dollar Reset as Confidence in Fiat Fades Amid growing concerns over fiat currency stability and rising global debt, some financial experts are revisiting

Procap was formed in June when it entered into a business combination with a Nasdaq special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Columbus Circle Capital Corporation. Anthony Pompliano’s Procap Taps Bitwise Alum Jeff Park as New CIO Self-styled investor and crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano pulled off a $750 million raise in late June for his new bitcoin

Top global crypto exchanges face mounting legal peril in the Philippines after being accused of illegally targeting users and violating strict new digital asset compliance rules. Philippine SEC Flags Major Crypto Exchanges Operating Illegally in the Country The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published an advisory on Aug. 4, alerting investors about unregistered offshore

Ethiopia’s state utility generated $55 million from bitcoin mining using surplus hydropower, reinvesting profits to accelerate rural electrification projects. Ethiopian Electric Power earned $55 million over 10 months—18% of its annual revenue—by diverting otherwise wasted hydroelectricity to bitcoin mining operations, according to an Ethiopian Tribune report. The revenue funds strategic infrastructure development, expanding transmission lines,

U.S. markets are charging into an onchain era as Project Crypto kicks off a sweeping transformation poised to redefine global finance, regulation, and capital market leadership. Regulators Set Stage for Onchain Markets With Project Crypto’s Vision to Rewire Finance Moving markets onchain is emerging as one of the most consequential shifts in modern financial infrastructure,

An AI-generated crypto malware disguised as a routine package drained wallets in seconds, exploiting open-source ecosystems and sparking urgent concerns across the blockchain and developer communities. Inside the Crypto Wallet Drainer: How One Script Moved Funds in Seconds Crypto investors were put on alert after cybersecurity firm Safety revealed on July 31 that a malicious

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The Ether Machine has purchased nearly 15,000 ETH worth $56.9 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy to build a large institutional-grade ETH treasury. The announcement coincides with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary and includes a $100,000 donation to the Protocol Guild. Ethereum Turns 10: The Ether Machine Marks Milestone with Major ETH Buy The Ether Machine marked Ethereum’s

The Trump administration made the claims during a Thursday afternoon briefing hosted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Did Pelosi’s 2024 Stock Returns Beat Every Major Hedge Fund? Former House Speaker and current California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio allegedly outperformed every large hedge fund in 2024 and more than doubled the annual return

A high-profile crypto fraud imploded as AML Bitcoin’s founder was sentenced to seven years in prison after duping investors with fake tech, fake deals, and lavish spending. AML Bitcoin Crashes With 7-Year Prison Verdict and No Real Tech Behind It The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 29 that Rowland Marcus Andrade, founder

A man was arrested recently in Tennessee for allegedly stealing millions of XRP tokens from Nancy Jones, the widow of country music star George Jones. Widow of George Jones Alleges XRP Theft by Romantic Partner Police in Tennessee recently arrested a man accused of stealing millions of XRP tokens from the widow of country music

Since July 23, XRP has traded below $3.40, a dip attributed to reports that a wallet linked to Ripple’s co-founder dumped millions of tokens. However, one expert believes improving liquidity and institutional interest could support the digital asset’s continued rally. Post-ATH Struggles and Wallet Dump Allegations After dropping below $3.4 on July 23, XRP has

The world’s largest publicly-traded bitcoin miner is also the world’s second-largest bitcoin holder among publicly listed companies. Mara Secures $950M Funding to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Bitcoin mining firm Mara Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) has raised $950 million by issuing interest-free senior convertible notes to private qualified investors, according to a Monday press release. The funds will

The Financial Information Unit of Argentina (UIF) has decided to freeze several cryptocurrency wallets linked to the financing of foreign terrorism. Authorities are focusing on a Syrian terrorist group known as Hay’et Tahrir Al-Sham and two suspects in connection with these actions. Argentina Issues Administrative Freeze Measures on Cryptocurrency Wallets Suspected of Financing Terrorism Argentina

Cyprus law enforcement is investigating a complaint from a 48-year-old man who claims to have lost over $448,000 in digital assets due to a cyberattack. The theft occurred on June 11, but the victim reported it on July 26, prompting an inquiry by the police cybercrime division. Cyprus Police Probe Major Crypto Heist Police in

India is unleashing cutting-edge data analytics and forensic tech to crack down on crypto tax evasion, driving aggressive enforcement and surging digital asset revenue collection. Government Uses Data Analytics to Track Tax Evasion on Digital Assets The government of India provided an update early this week in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s

It’s not often that a sitting U.S. President pays a visit to the central bank, but Donald Trump is not your typical president. Trump Tours Federal Reserve in Surprise Washington Visit The last president to visit the Fed’s headquarters was George W. Bush, 19 years ago in 2006. That streak ended on Thursday when U.S.

Pressure is mounting in the battle over consumer banking data as major banks freeze crypto partnerships, raising urgent questions about access, competition, and fintech innovation. JPMorgan Sparks Crypto Uproar With Sudden Freeze on Gemini Re-Onboarding Big banks are turning up pressure on fintech and crypto firms as they work to restrict free access to consumer

Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed AI solutions provider, Quantum Solutions, announced on July 23 its entry into the cryptocurrency investment business with an ambitious goal to hold up to 3,000 BTC within the next 12 months. The company justifies this move by citing the expanding global cryptocurrency market, BTC’s recognition as “digital gold,” and its growing appeal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially launched its search for five new members, including the chairperson, to lead the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in a pivotal period of fiscal scrutiny and investor protection. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced the opening of the nomination process for all five PCAOB seats, with

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the

Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, who launched a brain interface startup last year, announced on Tuesday that the new project, dubbed Nudge, has raised $100 million from two venture firms, Thrive Capital and Greenoaks Capital Partners. Several angel investors also participated in the Series A fundraise. Nudge launched its first product earlier this year, the Nudge

An alternative asset investment platform has partnered with the decentralized physical infrastructure network project Mawari to launch the first license sale of guardian nodes for U.S. investors. Democratizing Access to Decentralized Infrastructure The alternative asset investment platform, Republic, has partnered with the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project Mawari to launch the first license sale