Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.
Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed firms
DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations would make it difficult for licensed firms to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.
Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade
Bitcoin drove $404 million of crypto ETP outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows.
OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts
Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations.
Powell investigation may introduce ‘risk premia’ for Bitcoin: Analysts
Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets.
Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100
Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.
Stablecoins, sanctions and surveillance: Why 2025 reshaped crypto’s regulatory reality
From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.
Fed rate cuts under fire: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data.
SEC delays PENGU and T. Rowe crypto ETFs as Grayscale seeks options green light
The SEC delayed decisions on two crypto ETFs and opened public comments on options tied to a Grayscale multi-asset crypto fund.
Tether’s role in Venezuela, Iran highlights the duality of stablecoins
The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran’s economic crises.