The U.S. government is asking Congress to consider a new rule that allows crypto platforms to temporarily freeze suspicious funds linked to illegal activities. This proposal comes from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which is connected to the GENIUS Act. This act focuses on the tools to protect against
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid has made a statement on the hiring pause due to AI. Unemployment rate surged a little in February, and inflation data is yet to be published. If unfavorable, the crypto market could see a divergence to safer alternatives, given that crypto prices are
The officials from the crypto industry are integrating via US President Donald Trump’s National Cyber Strategy after it got released on March 6, looking for hints regarding what it could indicate for government support of the crypto industry. Alex Thorm, the head of firmwide research of Galaxy Digital, mentioned in
Ripple is expanding its institutional trading capabilities by providing users with access to regulated crypto derivatives contracts on Coinbase’s derivatives exchange, which are cleared by Nodal Clear. The connection enables users to trade futures based on key cryptocurrencies within a regulated clearing system. According to the reports, Ripple Prime members
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs warns that crypto‑enabled fraud and illicit flows increased in 2025, with an estimated $35 billion in crypto moving into scam schemes globally and over $100 million tied to fraud affecting just New Yorkers According to the 2026 TRM labs reports released on March 4, these mentioned figures probably understate
The UK Reform Party became the first British political party to accept crypto donations in May 2025. It has now received one of the biggest donations in cryptocurrencies in the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing the Conservative and Labour Party in terms of total donations. However, parliament members have flagged
Coinbase has worked with Europol and Microsoft to shut down the large phishing network called Tycoon 2FA. This operation has targeted the platform that allied criminals use to bypass the security protection and gain access to the online accounts. Authorities say that the platform has been active since 2023. 𝗛𝗼𝘄
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shared a new framework with the White House that explains how federal security rules apply to different types of cryptocurrencies, aiming to provide clearer guidance for crypto companies and investors navigating U.S. regulations. Also, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) submitted regulatory
Police have arrested several individuals who are linked to the vandalism attacks after being paid in cryptocurrency. Authorities say that the suspects were hired through encrypted messaging platforms and were instructed to damage property as part of a private revenge service. An arrest was made The recent arrest was of
Indiana has officially entered the crypto domain, with Governor Mike Braun signing House Bill 1042 into law, allowing for digital asset options for investment for specific state-managed retirement plans. After clearing both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly, the bill obtained final approval from the governor on March 4. While
