Most Crypto Assets Confirmed As Non-Securities By SEC And CFTC In New Guidance

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday issued joint guidance that clarifies how federal securities laws apply to many crypto assets, a move aimed at ending years of regulatory uncertainty.  The agencies said the interpretation makes clear that the bulk of digital tokens are not securities, […]

SEC Drops Charges Against BitClout Founder In $250M Crypto Scheme Case

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dismissed another crypto-related case, this time involving Nader Al-Naji, the founder of BitClout. This development marks the end of a nearly two-year legal battle, with the case initially filed in July 2024. BitClout Founder Cleared Of SEC Charges In a recent court filing, the SEC announced […]

Big Banks Threaten To Sue OCC Over Crypto Rules, Citing Threats To Financial Stability

The traditional banking sector in the United States is reportedly intensifying its opposition to crypto firms and considering a potential lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over federal licenses granted to these companies.  According to a Monday report by The Guardian, the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) is evaluating its legal […]

Justin Sun, Tron Entities Reach Settlement With US SEC, $10M Fine Imposed

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled its civil fraud case against Tron (TRX) blockchain founder Justin Sun, bringing an end to the legal proceedings that began in 2023.  As part of the settlement, one of Justin Sun’s companies will pay a $10 million civil penalty, and the regulator will drop its claims […]

Trump Presses Congress To Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘ASAP’

President Donald Trump has publicly addressed the legislative impasse surrounding the CLARITY Act, the long-debated crypto market structure bill that has yet to reach his desk for final approval.  The delay, according to ongoing discussions in Washington, stems largely from disagreements between the banking industry and crypto representatives, particularly over provisions tied to stablecoin rewards. […]

Trump-Linked Panel Examines Stablecoin Proposal For Postwar Gaza

Officials advising President Donald Trump’s US‑led “Board of Peace” are examining whether a dollar‑backed stablecoin could play a role in rebuilding Gaza’s shattered economy.  Gaza Stablecoin Plans The idea, first reported by the Financial Times, is still in its early stages. Five individuals briefed on the talks said conversations about introducing a stablecoin remain preliminary, […]

White House Sets March 1st Deadline For Crypto Market Structure Bill Resolution

Representatives from crypto and banking groups returned to the White House on Thursday in another attempt to resolve the key dispute holding up the long‑awaited crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act.  Despite the Senate Banking Committee’s positive vote on its part of the legislation, the bill has already faced delays and is […]

Ripple CEO Predicts 80% Chance Crypto Market Structure Bill Signed By End Of April

As anticipation builds around the long-awaited digital asset market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act, negotiations between the crypto industry and the banking sector appear to be resuming this week.  White House Considers New Crypto Talks According to Crypto In America journalist Eleanor Terrett, the White House is weighing the possibility of holding another […]

Coinbase Users Locked Out: Unable To Buy, Sell, Or Transfer Crypto

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) experienced an unexpected service disruption on Wednesday, just hours before the company is scheduled to report its fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings.  The outage left users temporarily unable to buy, sell, or transfer digital assets on the platform, triggering concern among customers and adding pressure to the company’s stock. Platform Disruption Hits Coinbase […]

Bitcoin Ransomware Case Shakes NBC — Here’s The Latest Developments

Bitcoin (BTC) has emerged at the center of a disturbing and high‑profile ransom case involving the family of NBC “Today” show co‑host Savannah Guthrie.  Authorities are investigating the disappearance of Guthrie’s 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her home in an upscale Tucson, Arizona, neighborhood on January 31. Blood, Missing Camera, And Bitcoin According […]