9 stories about Transparency from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 19, 2026.
Most of the $13 billion lost in DeFi this spring wasn't due to hacks but because yield strategies failed. Experts say yield numbers alone don't reveal how stable they are under stress. Here's what to look for before investing.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has completed its first full audit, which it passed. This addresses the longest-running open criticism of the leading stablecoin company and confirms sufficient reserves.
Federal prosecutors have charged Taj Tarsha, founder of an NFT startup, with misusing $10 million in investor funds for personal expenses. This case highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in the crypto sector.
Strategy has introduced a new metric called 'Net Bitcoin Per Share' to strip out debt and preferred claims, giving common shareholders a clearer view of their Bitcoin exposure. The move follows the firm's pivot toward 'digital credit' and aims to improve transparency in reporting.
Strategy, the bitcoin-focused firm co-founded by Michael Saylor, has overhauled its reporting framework to give common shareholders a clearer view of net bitcoin exposure after accounting for preferred stock and convertible debt obligations. The move comes as the prolonged bear market pressures crypto-related companies.
Top Democrats on key Senate committees demanded inquiries into the more than $1.2 billion that President Trump made on crypto last year, citing concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to prevent U.S. politicians from creating their own cryptocurrencies. The proposed restriction would apply to Congress members, the president, and their spouses.
A new bill aims to create a 1 million BTC reserve for the U.S. government, with a 20-year lockup period. It also requires quarterly proof-of-reserve disclosures and third-party audits.
Experts at Consensus Miami discussed how hybrid blockchains and address monitoring can protect user privacy while maintaining transparency. This approach could make blockchain technology more appealing to everyday users.