CoinDesk Opinion Challenges Banking Lobby on Stablecoins
An opinion piece in CoinDesk argues that Congress should not limit stablecoins to protect community banks from what the author describes as an unproven threat.
The Vault Integrates Hinkal to Add Private Stablecoin Transactions
The Vault has integrated Hinkal’s privacy layer to enable private stablecoin transactions for institutional clients. The move addresses transparency concerns in a market exceeding $315 billion.
US Iran Oil License Sends Crude Lower as Inflation Remains in Focus
The US Treasury issued a 60-day license for Iranian oil exports, sending crude prices lower. Markets are assessing the impact on inflation, interest rates, equities, and Bitcoin.
Altura Winds Down Stablecoin Vault After $8.5M in Withdrawals
Altura has begun winding down its multi-strategy stablecoin vault after processing more than 8.5 million USDT in withdrawals in 24 hours. The firm cites sustained redemption demand and market sentiment.
Europe’s Crypto Market Enters Supervision Phase After MiCAR Rollout
With MiCAR in place, Europe’s crypto sector is moving from licensing to ongoing supervision. Industry focus now centers on governance, resilience, and investor protection.
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BitGo CEO Disputes Claims of Anthropic Mythos NSA Breach
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe rejected viral claims that Anthropic’s Mythos hacked NSA systems. The incident was described as an authorized red-team test, not an external breach.
CFTC Secures Permanent Trading Ban Against Alex Mashinsky
A federal court has entered a consent order permanently banning Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading in CFTC regulated markets. The order concludes the agency’s 2023 enforcement action.
Eldora Expands to 280+ Tokenized US Equities Across 85+ Countries
Eldora has expanded its marketplace to more than 280 tokenized US equities and ETFs across five blockchains. The platform combines 1:1 backed stocks, Treasury yield, and DeFi lending under a single KYC process.
Zapatero Denies Bailout Scheme as Court Orders Crypto Seizure
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denied involvement in a $61.5 million airline bailout scheme as a Spanish court ordered the seizure of any Bitcoin and Litecoin tied to him.
Singapore Adds Bybit to Investor Alert List
Singapore’s Monetary Authority has placed Bybit on its Investor Alert List, clarifying that the exchange is not licensed for services accessible to local users.