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SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Self-Custody Rules: What It Means
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is pushing a new framework that would let investment advisers self-custody crypto assets and allow state trust companies to act as custodians. The move could reshape how institutions engage with digital assets and bring clearer rules to the market.
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CLARITY Act Failure Sends Crypto Stocks Tumbling: What It Means
Circle and Coinbase shares dropped roughly 10% after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate, highlighting how closely crypto markets are tied to regulatory developments. The setback underscores ongoing uncertainty around stablecoin oversight and digital asset classification.
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Robinhood Engineers Charged for Insider Trading on Hyperliquid
Federal prosecutors have charged two Robinhood engineers with exploiting confidential token listing information to trade perpetual futures on Hyperliquid. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of insider trading on decentralized exchanges and demonstrates that ‘decentralized’ doesn’t mean ‘untraceable.’
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US Crypto Tax Bill: 114 Pages to Reshape Digital Asset Rules
A new 114-page US crypto tax bill proposes exempting network fees under $10, extending wash sale rules to digital assets, and formally taxing staking rewards as income. The legislation aims to bring long-awaited clarity to crypto taxation in the United States.
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US Crypto Tax Bill 2025: What the 114-Page Package Means for You
The US House has introduced a 114-page crypto tax bill addressing fees, stablecoins, and lending rules, but it leaves mining and staking reward deferral off the table. Here’s what changes and what it means for everyday crypto holders.
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Kyrgyzstan’s NBKR Partners with CertiK for Digital Som Security
Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank has partnered with blockchain security leader CertiK to safeguard its upcoming Digital Som CBDC and strengthen digital asset oversight. The strategic MoU signals a growing commitment to secure, regulated digital currencies worldwide.
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US Senate Rejects CLARITY Act: Bitcoin Drops Below $75K
The US Senate rejected the CLARITY Act on September 15 over Trump conflict-of-interest concerns, sending Bitcoin below $75,000 and dragging down Coinbase and Strategy shares. The bill aimed to clarify crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC, and its failure leaves US digital asset regulation in limbo.
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Russia Labels Crypto a Major Risk to Monetary Sovereignty
The Bank of Russia has classified cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as major financial risks, warning of threats to monetary sovereignty and potential investor losses. The draft policy signals stricter rules ahead for Russian crypto markets.
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US House to Vote on Crypto Tax Exemption Bill and Stablecoin Rules
The US House is set to consider a crypto tax exemption bill and new stablecoin regulations. The legislation could simplify tax compliance, attract institutional capital, and significantly boost crypto adoption and market sentiment.
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Stablecoin Yield Ban: White House Says Banks Gain Just 0.02%
A White House analysis claims banning stablecoin yields would boost bank lending by just 0.02%. Critics argue the consumer cost is far too high for such a tiny benefit. Here’s what it means for crypto holders and DeFi users.