Amir Zaidi’s return signals a strengthening of crypto oversight as the agency prepares for new digital asset laws. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-division-director-who-made-bitcoin-futures-possible-returns-as-chief-of-staff?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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India’s central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
Only three CBDCs have been successfully launched around the world so far, in Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica, although many jurisdictions are considering it. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/india-central-bank-cbdc-vs-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state,’ lawmaker says
US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-risks-becoming-surveillance-state-cbdc-digital-id?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
‘Massive’ liquidity injections to boost BTC price in 2026, crypto exec says
Money printing is a catalyst for higher risk-on asset prices, but the looming 2026 US midterm elections could throw a wrench in markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/massive-liquidity-injections-boost-btc-price-2026?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US lawmakers expected to address market structure markup in January
With Congress in recess until the new year, sources familiar with the progress of a digital asset market structure bill are expecting consideration in early 2026. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/banking-committee-market-structure-markup-january?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US bank upgrades TeraWulf price target, offers bullish mining prediction
A major investment bank said it was upgrading shares of TeraWulf to “outperform,” based in part on its “build-out” strategy. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bank-upgrades-terawulf-target-mining-prediction-bitcoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump Media plans 1:1 blockchain token rewards for shareholders
The company plans to distribute a crypto token per share to shareholders, but the tokens do not represent shares or rights in Trump Media. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-media-release-reward-tokens?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why JPMorgan’s onchain fund is a big signal for Ethereum
JPMorgan has launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, highlighting how regulated cash products may integrate into onchain settlement and collateral workflows. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-jpmorgan-s-onchain-fund-is-a-big-signal-for-ethereum?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How an AI-fueled romance scam drained a Bitcoin retirement fund
A divorced investor’s tragic loss reveals how emotional manipulation, combined with AI technology, has weaponized crypto scams into a billion-dollar crime. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-an-ai-fueled-romance-scam-drained-a-bitcoin-retirement-fund?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
If history repeats itself, will the US Congress become more pro-crypto in 2026?
The 2024 US election saw more money and support from the crypto and blockchain industry than ever before, with some experts predicting a repeat in the midterms. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/history-repeats-us-congress-pro-crypto-midterm-elections?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound