Regulation

Rain seeks US trust bank charter days after OCC sued over crypto charters

Rain joins a growing queue of crypto firms seeking federal trust charters, while community banks have just as…

Bitcoin steadies at $85.5k as soaring yields offset regulatory hopes

Changer+ Launches Stablecoin-First Self-Custodial Wallet to Make Stablecoins Easier to Use

Multi-chain stablecoin wallet combines simpler transfers, flexible gas-fee options, security features, and pr…

Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends

The optional SATA ceiling is $215.3 million above October 2 cash, with no completed repurchases or dedicated …

Kraken parent joins Singapore Gulf Bank, opening 24/7 institutional dollar rails

Payward's SGB Net link supports round-the-clock US-dollar funding in eligible jurisdictions, while SGB custom…

IRS Risk Chief Gives an Uncomfortable AI Warning for Regulators

Two years ago, we were using AI for research, writing, and making information easier to access. Then came mor…

CFTC makes its biggest move yet to bring offshore crypto trading back to the US

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is offering US crypto exchanges a federal route to retail lev…

Crypto PAC announces support for 32 House candidates in US midterms

Fairshake said it would financially back 32 House candidates who all voted in favor of the CLARITY market str…

ZachXBT infiltrates $1B crypto syndicate to expose Lazarus Group

His October 5 disclosure describes 2025 trades and private chats that he says helped trace Bybit funds and se…

FinCEN withdraws proposed crypto mixing rule over ‘legitimate activity’ concerns

The bureau under the US Treasury said it was withdrawing two proposed rules on unhosted wallets and crypto mi…

Modern Treasury seeks US trust bank charter for digital asset custody

The payments infrastructure company is seeking federal approval to offer stablecoin custody and related fiat …

Advocacy group pushes back on banks’ lawsuit against OCC over charters

CCI CEO Ji Hun Kim said that the organization “remains confident“ in the OCC’s approval of charters for crypt…

China is Shutting Hundreds of Banks. Should Bitcoin Investors Be Worried?

China is shutting banks at a record pace as bad loans rise. See what Fitch says about contagion and how Bitco…