general
US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban
A bipartisan housing bill the Senate passed 85-5 Monday would block a Fed digital dollar through 2030, and now heads to the House.
via Decrypt#cbdc#federal reserve#housing bill
Archive
All crypto stories, newest first.
general
Trump Orders Acceleration of Quantum Readiness as Bitcoin Faces Coming Risk
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at expanding U.S. quantum computing capabilities and speeding the transition to quantum-resistant encryption, which could impact Bitcoin's long-term security.
via Decrypt#quantum#encryption#bitcoin
general
THORChain Resumes Trading After $10.7M Exploit and Security Upgrades
THORChain has restarted all network activities after a month-long pause to fix vulnerabilities that led to a $10.7 million exploit. The team implemented multiple security upgrades and a vault migration to ensure safety.
via CoinTelegraph#thorchain#exploit#security
general
Ripple Secures Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg for EU Expansion
Ripple has received preliminary approval from Luxembourg's financial regulator to operate under the EU's MiCA framework. This will allow Ripple to offer its stablecoin payment systems to European companies and expand its crypto services in the region.
via CoinDesk#ripple#mica#luxembourg
general
European Parliament Approves Digital Euro Framework, Setting 2029 Launch
The European Parliament has approved a legal framework for a digital euro, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. payment systems. This move could reshape Europe's financial landscape by 2029, offering a state-backed digital currency alternative.
via CoinDesk#digital-euro#european-parliament#financial-sovereignty
general
Clarity Act's Senate Path Remains Unclear as July Deadline Looms
The Clarity Act, a key crypto regulatory bill, faces tough negotiations in the U.S. Senate. Lobbyists are pushing for a July vote, but its future remains uncertain.
via CoinDesk#clarity-act#crypto-regulation#us-senate
general
Blockchain Data Firm Allium Raises $40M to Expand Institutional Services
Allium, a blockchain data startup, secured $40 million in Series B funding to enhance its infrastructure for institutional clients like Visa and the Federal Reserve. This highlights growing interest in onchain analytics from traditional financial players.
via The Block#blockchain#institutional#analytics
general
Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules, Swaps Holding Caps for £40B ‘Guardrail’
The Bank of England has replaced individual holding caps with a £40 billion per-coin issuance limit for stablecoins. This change allows issuers to hold more reserves in government debt, potentially boosting stablecoin adoption in the UK.
via Decrypt#stablecoins#regulation#bank-of-england
general
X (Twitter) Announces Integration with Lightning Network for Bitcoin Payments
X (formerly Twitter) is adding support for Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. This move could make it easier for users to send and receive Bitcoin directly on the platform.
via @KSimback on X#bitcoin#lightning-network#x
general
Tokenized Real-World Assets Market Hits $51B as Equity Tokenization Surges
The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has grown 40% to $51 billion, with equity tokenization leading the charge at a 130% increase. Industry players are now racing to define the best business model for this rapidly expanding sector.
via The Block#tokenization#rwa#equity
general
Taiko Pauses Ethereum Layer-2 Network After $1.7M Bridge Exploit, Token Dives
Taiko halted its Ethereum layer-2 network after a bridge exploit drained $1.7 million. An attacker forged withdrawal proofs, the same type of flaw behind this year's biggest bridge hacks. Fast containment limited damage. Taiko's token dropped about 10%.
via CoinDesk#taiko#ethereum#layer-2
general
Securitize and tZERO clash over patents as race to bring Wall Street onchain heats up
Securitize and tZERO are locked in a legal battle over tokenization patents as companies rush to bring traditional financial assets onchain. This fight highlights the growing competition to digitize Wall Street securities.
via CoinDesk#tokenization#wall-street#patents
general
Q2 2026 emerges as most-hacked quarter on record with 83 incidents
Q2 2026 was the most-hacked quarter on record, with 83 cybersecurity incidents resulting in $755 million stolen. Cross-chain bridges remained the most costly attack vector, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities in the crypto industry.
via CoinTelegraph#crypto#hacks#security
general
MoneyGram Joins Solana as Validator Amid Stablecoin Payment Push
MoneyGram has become a validator on the Solana blockchain, helping process and secure transactions as it expands its stablecoin payment services. The move aims to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper for users.
via CoinDesk#moneygram#solana#stablecoin
general
Ether's Biggest Corporate Holders Back New Ethereum Research Hub
Ethlabs was formed with support from SharpLink, Bitmine and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin as the network's development is expanding beyond the Ethereum Foundation.
via CoinDesk#ethereum#research#ethlabs
general
ICE and OKX Are Teaming Up to Bring Tokenized Securities to Wall Street
The New York Stock Exchange's parent company, ICE, is teaming up with crypto exchange OKX to advance tokenized securities. This joint venture, co-chaired by a former New York governor, aims to bring blockchain-based financial products to mainstream investors.
via Decrypt#tokenization#securities#wall-street
general
Franklin Templeton Launches Dedicated Crypto Division After Closing 250 Digital Acquisition
Franklin Templeton has created a dedicated crypto division following the completion of its acquisition of 250 Digital. The move comes as the firm's tokenized assets grew from roughly $768 million to over $2.5 billion in a year.
via CoinTelegraph#investment#tokenized-assets#acquisition
ethereum
Ethereum Validators Could Soon Pay 'Tax' for Network Upkeep
A new proposal suggests redirecting up to 10% of Ethereum staking rewards to fund public goods. The debate highlights tensions between rewarding validators and funding ecosystem growth.
via The Block#ethereum#staking#public-goods
general
Ethereum Validators Asked to Fund Projects with Up to 10% of Staking Rewards Under New Proposal
A new Ethereum governance proposal suggests validators could redirect up to 10% of their staking rewards to fund ecosystem projects. This raises questions about coordination, incentives, and who gets to decide where the money goes.
via CoinDesk#ethereum#staking#governance
general
Ethereum Foundation Talent Exodus Sparks Fresh Debate Over Leadership
Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, is stepping down, fueling discussions about the organization's future. This departure follows a series of high-profile exits from the foundation, raising concerns about leadership stability.
via CoinDesk#ethereum#leadership#foundation
Page 1 of 41Next →