CRYPTO
Stablecoin giant Tether invests $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep
The firm behind the $183 billion USDT stablecoin is expanding beyond its crypto roots to longevity and artificial intelligence. What to know: Tether, the crypto firm behind the most popular stablecoin USDT, has invested $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday […]
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin Investments
Kazakhstan’s central bank will invest $350 million from reserves in crypto-related companies and funds. The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to allocate up to $350 million from the country’s gold and foreign exchange reserves toward investments tied to digital assets, marking one of the most significant steps by a central bank to […]
Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump’s order languish
The executive order to build President Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there’s one idea left for 2026. What to know: President Donald Trump’s move to establish what he called a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” within the federal government was greeted with crypto-sector celebration at […]
Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges
Russia’s central bank is weighing a plan that would allow banks and brokerage firms to operate cryptocurrency exchanges. Russia’s central bank is weighing a plan that would allow banks and brokerage firms to operate cryptocurrency exchanges through a simplified licensing pathway tied to their existing financial permits, according to remarks from Governor […]
Kraken’s surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access
The Kansas City Fed may term this “Tier 3” access, but Kraken’s entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes. What to know: The crypto industry keeps knocking down the barriers into the core U.S. financial system, and digital assets exchange Kraken’s approval for […]
U.S. banking agencies say capital should be same for standard or tokenized securities
The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators clarified that the capital tally in banks needs identical treatment whether securities are tokenized or not. What to know: The U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators told bankers that they need to maintain the same amount of capital to back tokenized securities as they do […]
Turkey’s ruling party unveils 10% crypto income tax proposal
The bill proposes a 10% tax on gains from regulated crypto platforms, withheld quarterly, with the president having the power to adjust the rate between 0% and 20%. What to know: Turkey’s ruling AK Party has introduced a sweeping economic bill in parliament that would formalize crypto taxation while revising […]
Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain
HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets What to know: Hong Kong is doubling down on its role as China’s financial bridge, signing a […]
Iranian crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Elliptic says
The blockchain analytics firm said flows from Iran’s largest exchange spiked immediately after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, pointing to possible capital flight. What to know: Crypto outflows from Iran’s largest exchange jumped 700% within minutes of the first U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said in a Monday blog […]
Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults
Cake Wallet has announced the integration of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network into its advanced privacy wallet. The move comes after a series of Bitcoin-specific updates that put Cake at the forefront of mobile wallets across the broader crypto industry. This is not Cake Wallet’s first inroad into advanced Bitcoin features. Unlike most […]
