Crypto isn’t the problem with the US economy, says senator
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy largely dismissed what he called the “promotion” of cryptocurrency by the Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone in a Senate hearing on affordability.
Zcash miner Fortitude gets Nasdaq listing via HeartSciences merger
The all-stock deal gives Fortitude a Nasdaq listing while HeartSciences retains its healthcare business and existing shareholders keep a minority stake.
CFTC chair says perp trading not suitable for all assets it regulates
Michael Selig told US cotton producers that the agency’s regulatory approach to crypto perpetual futures may not be a “natural fit for traditional commodity markets, like agriculture.”
CBOE weighs converting BTC, ETH continuous futures into perpetual futures: Report
As US regulatory changes accelerate the adoption of crypto perpetual futures and rivals Coinbase and Kalshi expand their offerings, Cboe mulls a product overhaul.
Chainlink joins European and Korean bank consortia to develop FX settlement network
Banks across Europe and South Korea will study whether regulated euro and won stablecoins can enable real-time cross-border foreign exchange settlement.
Bitcoin teases $62K breakdown as analysis sees Micron earnings volatility next
Bitcoin stayed volatile while bulls tried to preserve support at local lows while stocks prepared for Micron forward earnings and digested Asia losses.
Bitcoin slump worsens amid SpaceX rout: Can BTC price hold $60K any longer?
SpaceX’s $600 billion wipeout rattles tech markets, putting Bitcoin’s $60,000 support at risk as traders brace for a deeper BTC selloff.
Why tokenized SpaceX shares broke before retail investors could buy them
Tokenized SpaceX shares drew more than $1 billion in demand, but many investors received refunds instead. What went wrong?
Former BIS chief softens stance on stablecoins, backs coexistence with fiat
Former BIS general manager Agustín Carstens said stablecoins can enhance financial inclusion and innovation but stressed the need for global regulatory frameworks to enable coexistence with fiat money.
EU committee advances digital euro bill after key vote
EU lawmakers backed rules for an offline and online digital euro, with privacy safeguards, holding limits and no interest payments.