UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears.
Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod
The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance.
Efforts to bulletproof Ethereum are paying off in user metrics
The Ethereum blockchain underwent a series of upgrades last year that have resulted in lower transaction fees and more active addresses.
Pakistan taps Trump-linked crypto firm for stablecoin payments deal: Report
Pakistan has signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a firm linked to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for payments.
Crypto market structure rulemaking could take years: Paradigm exec
Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public comment.
BitMine’s staked Ether reaches 1.5M, equating to 4% of total staked
BitMine staked another 186,560 Ether, bringing its total staked to 1.53 million, which is valued at over $5 billion.
‘Concerning trend’: Impersonation scams swell 1400% in 2025
Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction.
Crypto treasury buying outpaces Bitcoin supply at 3-to-1
Corporate Bitcoin treasuries expanded by 260,000 BTC in six months, three times the amount mined, with Strategy holding 60% of all corporate holdings.
Prediction market volume hits record $702M despite recent scrutiny
Prediction market Kalshi dominated trading volumes on Monday, accounting for two-thirds of the $701.7 million tally.
US Senate Agriculture Committee sets Jan 27 for CLARITY Act markup
The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27.