Bitmine’s Tom Lee hints at stock tailwinds after firm considered for Russell 3000
Bitmine’s Tom Lee says the firm could be considered for the Russell 1000, and its stock may get a boost from active and passive fund managers.
Meltem Demirors Says Banks Won as Bitcoin ETFs Pull Crypto Into Wall Street’s Orbit
Cryptocurrency is undergoing an identity crisis as the gap widens between its decentralized origins and today’s institution‑driven adoption, argues Meltem Demirors. The Institutional Paradox Meltem Demirors, founder and general partner of early-stage fund Crucible, argues that institutional access hasn’t made…
Mexico and the EU Join Forces to Target Global Crypto Money Laundering
The announcement was made during the 8th EU-Mexico summit, where Mexico and the EU signed a trade agreement to decrease dependence on the U.S. The two governments would be focused on cooperating to curb this kind of crypto-linked illicit activity.…
Kalshi backs prediction markets lobby group with former Trump official
“We’re not going to be outspent or out-organized by entrenched interests protecting their monopolies,” said John Bivona, head of government relations at Kalshi.
Crypto-Backed Super PACs in Focus as Lawmakers Push $5,000 Donation Cap
The Abolish Super PACs Act, introduced in the House and Senate, would cap individual super PAC donations at $5,000 amid growing concerns over crypto-backed campaign spending and other independent election expenditures. Super PAC Cap Would Reshape Election Spending U.S. Representative…
SEC postpones plan allowing ‘innovation exemption’ for tokenized stocks: Report
The SEC has reportedly delayed releasing a proposal permitting tokenized stock trading after receiving industry concerns.
Coinbase CEO Lists 8 Areas Where Global Finance Still Needs an Update
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identified eight finance priorities, including tokenization, stablecoins, AI, and capital formation. He said the system still needs technology and policy work to broaden access and modernize markets. Finance Still Needs These 8 Core Upgrades, Coinbase CEO…
A $1 Billion Fix for Ethereum? Dev Proposes a Radical New Organization to Save ETH
As the Ethereum Foundation undergoes restructuring, a debate on social media is pitting industry figureheads against one another to discuss the state of Ethereum and how it might be “saved.” Dankrad Feist, an Ethereum developer, proposes the rise of an…
Tokenized Asset Market Tops $34 Billion as Treasurys Lead 10x Surge
The tokenized asset market topped $34 billion as U.S. Treasury products led a rapid expansion across blockchain-based finance. Market data showed the sector has grown more than tenfold from mid-2024 levels, while institutional adoption broadened across digital asset infrastructure and…
FDIC Board Advances Proposed Bank Secrecy Act Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
The FDIC advanced a proposed rule that would set Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance standards for bank-linked stablecoin issuers. The measure would apply to FDIC-supervised stablecoin issuers and include anti-money laundering oversight, Treasury Department consultation, and enforcement provisions. FDIC…