Hyperliquid has stepped into Washington’s policy arena with the launch of a new advocacy arm focused on decentralized finance. The Hyperliquid Policy Center officially opened in Washington, DC, aiming to shape US regulation at what its leaders describe as a critical moment for crypto legislation. The organization appointed Jake Chervinsky
Nevada has escalated its fight against prediction market platform Kalshi by filing a civil enforcement action in Carson City District Court. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) claims that Kalshi’s sports-linked event contracts amount to unlicensed gambling under state law. Regulators seek declaratory relief and an injunction to block Kalshi
Russian officials say citizens move more than $129 billion in crypto each year outside formal oversight, prompting renewed calls for regulation. At the Alfa Talk conference, Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov highlighted the scale of adoption. He said Russian citizens generate roughly 50 billion rubles in daily crypto turnover. That
The CLARITY Act debate has intensified after the Digital Chamber released a competing set of principles to challenge proposals backed by major U.S. banks. The blockchain trade association defended the current draft bill while signaling room for compromise on specific issues. The banking sector has pushed for tighter restrictions, particularly
The pro-crypto political action committee Protects Progress has committed $1.5 million to oppose Representative Al Green in Texas’ upcoming Democratic primary. The group targets Green over his voting record and public stance against major crypto legislation. Protect Progress operates as an affiliate of Fairshake, one of the largest crypto-focused super
Danske Bank has introduced cryptocurrency-related investment products to its trading platform, allowing customers to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum through exchange-traded products. The move comes from higher client demand and clearer regulations in Europe. Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking customers can invest in ETPs, which track both Bitcoin
A crypto-aligned super PAC affiliate plans to spend $5 million to support Barry Moore’s U.S. Senate campaign, according to reports. Defend American Jobs, linked to the prominent crypto PAC Fairshake, will launch a five-week advertising campaign featuring former President Donald Trump endorsing Moore. The ads will run on broadcast television
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller says the wave of excitement that swept through crypto markets after President Donald Trump’s election win has started to cool. Speaking at a conference on Monday, Waller explained that deeper links between crypto and traditional finance have changed market behavior and forced investors to reassess
A Chinese-language crypto guarantee service known as Xinbi processed nearly $17.9 billion in on-chain transaction volume despite platform bans and enforcement actions, according to a new report from TRM Labs. The findings show how parts of crypto-enabled laundering infrastructure continue to adapt rather than disappear under regulatory pressure. TRM Labs
The 2026 Budget for the Union in India retains the same tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, no exemptions or changes, and increases penalties for non-reporting of virtual digital assets. In the Finance Bill introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, new provisions under Section 509 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, are introduced.
