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June 16, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

CFTC Hires SEC Crypto Adviser as Digital Asset Regulation Debate Intensifies

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed former Securities and Exchange Commission crypto task force adviser Donald Battle as its new chief data innovation officer, a move...

February 19, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Russia Eyes Fines for Gray Market Crypto Activity as Fraud Cases Rise

Russia is moving toward stricter oversight of cryptocurrency transactions, with officials proposing penalties for crypto activity conducted outside the country’s regulated framework. The initiative comes as fraud related complaints...

August 28, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Crypto Industry to Senate: Protect Developers or Lose Our Support

The crypto industry just drew a clear line in the sand for U.S. lawmakers. On August 27, a coalition of 112 companies, investors, and advocacy groups including Coinbase, Kraken,...

July 18, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Wall Street Opens Strong as Records Continue and Crypto Gains Momentum

Wall Street kicked off Friday, July 18, on a high note, with investors eyeing continued gains after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh record highs earlier in the...

June 24, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Democrats Introduce COIN Act to Bar U.S. Officials from Profiting Off Crypto Ventures

In a sharp escalation of the political battle over cryptocurrency and ethics in government, Democratic lawmakers have unveiled new legislation aimed at blocking U.S. public officials from personally profiting...

May 8, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Texas Moves Forward with Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill to Boost Financial Sovereignty

Texas is one step closer to creating its own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, following a key committee vote that advanced Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) to the House floor. If...

April 19, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

MoonPay Chief Calls for Harmonized Stablecoin Rules Between States and Feds

In an open letter to Congress, MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright has called for a more balanced regulatory framework for stablecoins that maintains state-level oversight and avoids tilting the playing...

March 24, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

White House Urges Congress to Fast-Track GENIUS Act, Report Says

The White House is urging Congress to expedite the passage of the GENIUS Act, a new piece of legislation focused on regulating payment stablecoins, Crypto in America reported. The...

March 7, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Texas House to Decide Fate of Bitcoin Legislation Before May 24

Texas lawmakers have advanced a bill that would enable public funds to be invested in Bitcoin, setting up a crucial vote in the state’s House by May 24. The...