Galaxy warns Senate crypto bill gives US Treasury massive surveillance power
Galaxy says the draft crypto market structure bill would give the US Treasury new powers to freeze transactions and deploy Patriot Act–style measures.
Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026
Animoca’s Somo acquisition expands its digital collectibles strategy as NFTs show early signs of renewed trading activity.
UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears.
France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report
Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns.
Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod
The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance.
Efforts to bulletproof Ethereum are paying off in user metrics
The Ethereum blockchain underwent a series of upgrades last year that have resulted in lower transaction fees and more active addresses.
Pakistan taps Trump-linked crypto firm for stablecoin payments deal: Report
Pakistan has signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a firm linked to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for payments.
BitMine’s staked Ether reaches 1.5M, equating to 4% of total staked
BitMine staked another 186,560 Ether, bringing its total staked to 1.53 million, which is valued at over $5 billion.
Crypto market structure rulemaking could take years: Paradigm exec
Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public comment.
‘Concerning trend’: Impersonation scams swell 1400% in 2025
Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction.