A move by US Senate Democrats and Republicans to pass a wide-ranging housing bill. They added a new section that prohibits the Federal Reserve from launching a retail central bank digital currency, or CBDC. The section of the bill would prevent the Fed from launching a digital version of the
The U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw substantial net outflows in January, which enables investment exposure to BTC. According to data from SoSoValue, shows that around $1.6 billion left the ETF products in January. This is a continuation of a series of outflows that began in late 2025. The ETF
The United States Securities Exchange Commission hinted at the prospect of regulating prediction markets under federal security laws. There is increased interest in the industry, prompting action by the SEC. Officials of the SEC stated that some contracts may fall under the investment contract provision of the Howey Test. The
Economist Lyn Alden says the U.S. Federal Reserve is embarking on a “gradual print” era of monetary policy characterized by steadily increased liquidity. Alden said this approach will grow the Fed’s balance sheet at a rate proportional to bank asset growth or nominal gross domestic product, whichever is higher. Many
European asset manager CoinShares has filed an S-1 form with the SEC to launch a spot Solana ETF. This move places CoinShares alongside seven other major firms seeking approval to offer SOL-based exchange-traded products. The proposed “CoinShares Solana ETF” would track the price of Solana, the sixth-largest crypto by market
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has clarified that most non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including those offering creator royalties, likely fall outside the scope of U.S. securities laws. Speaking at the “SEC Speaks” event in Washington, Peirce, who leads the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, emphasized that NFTs often lack the characteristics that define
Robinhood has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking a unified federal framework for trading tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The proposal marks a pivotal moment in bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation. The core of Robinhood’s plan is legal clarity. Instead of pushing new technology
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the Senate on Thursday for rejecting the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill. The vote, split 49-48, halted progress amid mounting concerns over President Donald Trump’s ties to crypto. Bessent called the decision a “missed opportunity” for American leadership in the digital asset space.
The crypto market is surging today, driven by growing optimism around global trade developments and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop. The total crypto market capitalization jumped 3.21% to reach $3.1 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume soared 47.10% to $119.1 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $99,000, hitting $99,415, as bulls aim for
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary has dismissed the idea of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Speaking during a debate with SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci, O’Leary said the proposal “will never happen.” He cited a lack of bipartisan support and questioned the motives of Bitcoin advocates like Michael Saylor. The exchange
