Regulation
Qivalis Euro Stablecoin Adds 25 Banks, Signals European Push for Digital Currency
European banking consortium Qivalis expands to 37 members across 15 countries, targeting 2026 launch of regulated euro stablecoin to challenge dollar dominance.
Ohio Man Sentenced to 9 Years for $10M Bitcoin Trading Ponzi Scheme
Investment manager Rathnakishore Giri convicted of defrauding investors through fake Bitcoin derivatives returns, continuing fraud even after guilty plea.
Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy, Shutters 9,000 ATM Network
North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator collapses under regulatory pressure, citing transaction limits, state bans, and litigation costs as business becomes unsustainable.
CFTC and SEC Building Crypto Frameworks Regardless of CLARITY Act Fate
Industry executives say regulatory momentum won't stall even if Congressional crypto bill fails, as federal agencies establish workable compliance pathways.
DeFi United Raises $303M to Cover Kelp DAO Hack, Pending Governance Votes
A coordinated relief effort has crossed the $300 million threshold to restore rsETH following the $290 million Kelp DAO exploit, though success depends on multiple governance approvals.
Senate Crypto Bill Stalls Over Ethics Provision — Tillis Demands Trump Family Restrictions
Republican Senator Thom Tillis conditions support for the Senate's crypto market structure bill on ethics language limiting White House officials' digital asset dealings.
Crypto Regulation Tightens as EU Stablecoins Struggle Under MiCA Rules
EU's MiCA framework creates safe but uncompetitive euro stablecoins, while France cracks down on crypto wrench attacks affecting 88 suspects.
Republican Lawmakers Frame Crypto Regulation as National Security Fight Against China
House Republicans position digital asset policy as critical to US competitiveness, citing Beijing's blockchain ambitions and warning of risks from regulatory delays.