US senators are moving closer to reshaping how the United States regulates cryptocurrency, with a new draft bill that could define the future of digital assets, trading platforms, and stablecoins. This push in the Senate follows years of pressure from…
New Senate legislation on crypto yield and retirement accounts
New Senate legislation has become a central focus for banks, crypto firms and retirement savers, as lawmakers shape how digital asset rewards and stablecoin yield programs can operate under federal law. A new manager’s amendment, introduced late Monday Jan. 12…
World Liberty Pakistan deal links USD1 stablecoin with remittances
The World Liberty Pakistan deal marks a new phase in how Islamabad approaches digital currencies and cross-border payments, linking its financial system with USD1, the stablecoin associated with World Liberty Financial and the Trump family business. Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Regulatory…
Will the crypto market structure bill gain broad Senate backing
The crypto market structure bill moved a step closer to completion as the Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Senator John Boozman, signaled that it will finalize the text by late January after a weekend of advanced talks. Lawmakers chose to…
Do MicroStrategy Shares Reflect The New Bitcoin Purchase
MicroStrategy shares drew fresh attention after Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, disclosed another large Bitcoin acquisition that reinforced the company’s identity as a listed Bitcoin holding vehicle. The firm bought 13,627 Bitcoins between January 5 and 11, 2026, paying nearly $1.25 billion…
Tether Wallet Freezing on Tron Locks $182M USDT This Year
Tether continues to play a central role in the global stablecoin market while facing rising pressure from regulators and law enforcement. Since late 2023, the company has run a formal wallet freezing policy that allows it to block or restrict…
Dubai Regulator updates DIFC crypto rules on tokens & coins
Dubai regulator policy decisions around digital assets continue to reshape how global crypto firms look at the emirate, especially after a fresh update that targets privacy tokens and tightens rules for stablecoins across the Dubai International Financial Centre. The latest…
Truebit token falls 99.9% after $26.6M ether reserve drain
Truebit token suffered a sudden collapse on Thursday after an exploit drained about 8,535 ETH from protocol reserves, worth roughly $26.6 million. Onchain trackers and independent researchers tied the loss to repeated buy-and-sell loops that pulled ether out of the…
Are Spot Bitcoin ETFs down $1.1B in three days in 2026?
Spot Bitcoin ETFs opened 2026 with fast-moving flows that shifted from a strong inflow day to a three-day stretch of heavy redemptions through January 8. Over those three trading days, U.S. products shed roughly $1.1 billion, a move that nearly…
Ripple FCA UK approval for local unit payments with limits
Ripple FCA UK approval puts Ripple Markets UK on the FCA register with an Electronic Money Institution registration and a listing under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The move gives Ripple a regulated base in London while the UK builds…