The past week in U.S. crypto regulation has been anything but quiet. A flurry of political pressure, legislative proposals, policy shifts, and industry positioning has kept the sector’s stakeholders on their toes. From the halls of Congress to state legislatures to the SEC’s policy desk, these developments reveal just how fragmented and fast-moving America’s crypto…
SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) has emerged as one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Ethereum after executing a dramatic shift in its treasury strategy during the second quarter of 2025. In its Q2 2025 results, the company reported that as of June 30, 2025, it held 728,804 ETH, nearly all of which is…
Crypto lobbying group the DeFi Education Fund is officially launching its namesake foundation, the company announced in an August 13 press release. DeFi Education Fund Launches New Foundation According to the Wednesday press release, the DeFi Education Foundation will continue the digital asset-focused collective’s crypto advocacy work while giving donors the opportunity to benefit “from…
Stablecoins are set to capture $1 trillion in annual payment volume by 2030 and could comprise 10% of the U.S. money supply, fundamentally reshaping monetary policy as they hold 25% of the U.S. Treasury bill market with a $2 trillion supply, according to new research from Keyrock and Bitso. The comprehensive report, shared with Cryptonews,…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified in a Fox News interview on August 14 that the U.S. will not be buying Bitcoin for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Won’t Be Bought, Scott Bessent Says Speaking with Fox News reporter Maria Bartiromo on Thursday, Bessent revealed that while the U.S. has its eyes on…
Key Takeaways: Global stablecoin policy approaches vary, creating potential competitive advantages for certain jurisdictions. Issuers may adjust their base of operations based on regulatory timelines and operational flexibility. Cross-border stablecoin adoption could be influenced by regional licensing requirements and compliance costs. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have…
Ethereum is edging toward a new all-time high, with market activity showing a decisive tilt toward the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. According to a CryptoQuant research note, the price of ETH hit $4,781.24 today—its highest level since November 2021 and just shy of its record peak. ETH is breaking out vs BTC. The ETH/BTC…
Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk is facing allegations of a $48 million security breach in a coordinated multi-chain attack targeting its hot wallets. The exploit, first detected by blockchain security firm Cyvers, involved suspicious transfers across Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Mantle, and Polygon networks, with most funds consolidating into just two recipient addresses. Following the…
The crypto market’s euphoric bull run has been brutally shattered as over $1.05 billion in liquidations swept through digital assets following unexpectedly high U.S. inflation data. On August 14, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released July Producer Price Index (PPI) data showing an annual rate of 3.3%, with the previous month’s figure revised…
ETH inflows reached a record on Monday, with U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs drawing $1 billion in a single session. BlackRock’s ETHA fund accounted for $640 million, and Fidelity’s FETH added $277 million. Overall ETF holdings now total $25.7 billion, and cumulative inflows this cycle exceed $10.8 billion. What ETH Flows Mean Now Large ETH inflows…