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Custodia lost five-year battle against Fed — Kraken won where they failed
A federal appeals court this week concluded Custodia's five-year fight for a Fed master account with a 7–3 vote against the bank — just days after Kraken was granted similar access as the first crypto firm ever.
SEC and CFTC Enter Historic Pact: Common Crypto Rules on the Way
The two most powerful financial regulators in the US have signed a cooperation agreement to harmonize crypto regulation — promising a new era for the industry after years of regulatory chaos.
DOJ Demands New Trial Against Tornado Cash Founder Roman Storm
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is requesting a new trial against Roman Storm after the jury in 2025 failed to reach a consensus on the most serious charges. A new round could give Storm up to 40 years in prison.
DOJ Seeks New Trial Against Tornado Cash Developer – As Treasury Reverses Stance
The U.S. Department of Justice seeks to resume the trial against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm in October, even as the Treasury Department now acknowledges that crypto mixers can have legitimate uses.
29 Congress Members Demand Permanent Ban on Digital Dollar
A group of 29 U.S. lawmakers is now pushing for a permanent ban on a government-issued digital dollar, calling a CBDC “inherently anti-American.” The battle over the future of the digital dollar is escalating on Capitol Hill.
Lummis Aims to Remove Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin Payments
Senator Cynthia Lummis confirms that U.S. lawmakers are actively exploring the possibility of allowing people to use Bitcoin for daily payments without triggering capital gains tax — a reform that could change Bitcoin's status as a medium of exchange in the USA.
Senator Wants to Ban Political Gambling: White House Insiders Profited from Iran Attack
American Senator Chris Murphy accuses White House circles of having earned over one million dollars from gambling related to the US attack on Iran. Now he wants to ban prediction markets on government actions.
SEC Sends Crypto Framework to White House
The U.S. financial regulatory authority SEC has sent an interpretive framework for crypto securities to the White House for so-called interagency review — a potential turning point for U.S. crypto regulation.
Trump Backs Crypto Against Banks in Trillion-Dollar Battle
President Trump has sided with crypto companies like Coinbase in a regulatory showdown with the banking industry over whether stablecoins should be able to offer returns to users — a question that could shift enormous flows of money.
Uniswap Wins Historic Lawsuit Over Scam Tokens
A federal judge in New York on Monday dismissed the lawsuit against Uniswap Labs with final effect — setting an important precedent for the entire DeFi industry.
Bank of Japan Tests Blockchain for Central Bank Settlements
The Japanese central bank is conducting a sandbox test to investigate whether central bank money can operate on blockchain-based systems. This was recently confirmed by Governor Kazuo Ueda.
Gensler Reportedly Apologized to Ripple CEO: 'I Was Wrong'
During a conference in Sydney, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse claimed that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler privately apologized and admitted he was wrong about XRP – during a meeting at the White House.
Crypto Market in Freefall: Iran Shock Sends Fear & Greed to 10 — Nobitex Withdrawals Explode 700%
A US-Israeli attack on Iran sent the crypto market into risk-off mode on Sunday. Bitcoin is trading at $69,100, the Fear & Greed Index collapsed to 10/100, and Nobitex — Iran's largest exchange with $7.2 billion in transaction volume in 2025 — reports a 700% spike in withdrawals. The market is pricing in a geopolitical risk premium.
European Major Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin in 2026
The Qivalis banking consortium, with members such as BNP Paribas, BBVA, and SEB, is in talks with crypto exchanges ahead of a planned launch of a euro-based stablecoin in the second half of 2026.
Goliath Ventures Executive Arrested for $328 Million Crypto Scam
U.S. authorities have apprehended an executive at Goliath Ventures, suspected of operating a crypto-based Ponzi scheme worth over $328 million. The individual faces up to 30 years in prison.
Iran's $7.8 Billion Crypto Shadow Economy in the Spotlight
As the conflict surrounding the Iranian regime intensifies, recent analyses reveal a crypto ecosystem worth nearly $7.8 billion — where both the state and ordinary citizens use digital assets for vastly different purposes.
Morgan Stanley Seeks Bank License for Crypto Custody and Staking
U.S. financial giant Morgan Stanley has applied for a national bank charter to offer institutional clients digital asset custody and staking services.
South Korea Published Seed Phrase in Press Release — Crypto Stolen in Minutes
South Korea's tax authority included the seed phrase of a seized crypto wallet in an official press release. Within minutes, tokens worth $4.8 million were gone.