The Trump administration is set to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, as the next Fed chair, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the situation. Warsh, 55, visited the White House on Thursday. His selection aligns with President Donald Trump’s push for lower interest rates ahead of current chair Jerome Powell’s term…
Crypto regulators push Congress for urgent market structure laws as SEC and CFTC relaunch Project Crypto to coordinate on‑chain oversight and close gaps. Summary SEC Chair Atkins and CFTC Chair Selig relaunch Project Crypto to align oversight of on‑chain trading, clearing, settlement, and custody. The chairs urge Congress to pass the CLARITY Act and broader…
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) This week, the crypto market entered red territory with Ethereum falling by 7% and losing support at $3,000. With buyers on the defensive, sellers appear to have the upper hand in the days and weeks to come. The most…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Bank of England (BoE) has outlined its plan to prioritize key innovation areas in 2026, including stablecoins and tokenization, to shape the future of the UK’s digital financial landscape. BoE To Prioritize Stablecoins In 2026 On Thursday, the Bank of England’s…
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group plans to focus on building more durable infrastructure throughout 2026 to spur greater adoption among companies and institutions. Circle chief product and technology officer Nikhil Chandhok said in a blog post on Thursday that the company is aiming to push Arc, its layer-1 blockchain designed for institutional and large-scale use,…
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced today it will convert its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin within 30 days. The exchange said the move reflects its belief that “BTC serves as the core asset in the crypto ecosystem and represents long-term value.” Binance…
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12–11 on Thursday, Jan 29 to advance its version of the CLARITY Act, pushing a major crypto market structure bill one step further through Congress. Summary The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the CLARITY Act along party lines. Democrats raised ethics and DeFi concerns during the markup. The bill now…
The SEC categorizes tokenized securities into issuer-sponsored and third-party models. It explained legal compliance requirements under federal securities laws. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance to clarify how federal securities laws apply to tokenized securities. Issued jointly by the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Investment Management, and…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Michael Saylor’s Strategy has reignited a long-running Bitcoin custody debate after co-founder and CTO of Casa Jameson Lopp challenged whether the firm can know its holdings aren’t being rehypothecated by third parties. Saylor’s blunt response — “We buy real bitcoin. We don’t…
Key takeaways: Bitfinex Bitcoin margin longs hit two-year highs, but arbitrage suggests this isn’t a purely bullish price indicator. Bitcoin price drops as tech stock valuations and gold gains drive investors toward cautious, risk-averse behavior. Bitcoin (BTC) price plummeted to its lowest level in over two months on Thursday, retesting the $84,000 support. This sell-off…
