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Crypto investors in the United States may soon see clearer rules for the industry. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says a major crypto “market structure bill” is now very close to passing. He believes lawmakers are almost done with the final details and the bill has strong support from both political parties. Armstrong shared his thoughts after meeting many senators from both sides. He said the meetings went well and that both groups want to move forward. According to him, lawmakers agree on about 90% of the bill. They are now working through the last 10%, which covers a few complex…
Crypto-focused financial technology company MoonPay has been approved to operate as a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company, giving it a green light to offer crypto custody and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services to institutions under the oversight of one of the most closely watched financial regulators in the U.S. The company, known for providing crypto on-ramps and payments infrastructure, is now part of a short list of digital asset firms — including Coinbase, PayPal and Ripple — that hold both a BitLicense and a Trust Charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The dual licenses allow…
A new initiative by Cronos opens x402 PayTech Hackathon to $42,000 in prizes for developers building AI-native payment applications on its recently upgraded blockchain network. Summary $42,000 prize pool for AI-directed on-chain payment innovation Cronos infrastructure upgraded with 10X lower gas fees and sub-second block times Registration open on DoraHacks with builds running December through January Cronos has kicked off registrations for its x402 PayTech Hackathon, putting up a $42,000 pool for developers experimenting with AI-native payment rails on its blockchain stack. The program is looking for teams working on automated settlement flows, intelligent wallet tooling, and real‑world asset payment…
Rumors of a one-dollar coin bearing the image of U.S. President Donald Trump surfaced last week and the U.S Treasury confirmed them. Should Trump Be on a Dollar Coin? The US Treasury Is Considering It Donald Trump became the first president to launch a memecoin last year, and now the U.S. Treasury has confirmed that he may get his own one-dollar coin minted to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday in 2026. What first appeared to be online gossip turned out to be verified fact when the U.S. Treasury confirmed that online posts claiming the department is considering minting a one-dollar…
HashKey Group has announced an emergency donation of 10 million Hong Kong dollars. To support rescue and relief efforts after the deadly Tai Po fire. The company said the funds will support frontline emergency efforts and help displaced families rebuild their lives. 吴说获悉，HashKey Group 宣布紧急捐赠 1000 万港元，用于大埔火灾的紧急救援与受灾居民安置。11 月 26 日香港大埔宏福苑发生五级火警，火势沿外墙棚架迅速蔓延。截至下午，死亡人数增至 55 人。警方与消防发现外墙保护网、塑胶布及发泡胶等疑未达防火标准，致加速火势蔓延。https://t.co/Vn0QD654lw — 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) November 27, 2025 The fire erupted on November 26 at Hong Fuk Estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district and rapidly intensified into a Level 5 blaze. Which is the highest emergency alert. Flames spread rapidly along the exterior of the buildings. Within hours the…
30 Million XRP Disappear from Upbit as Whales Gear Up for Breakout On-chain metrics provider Whale Alert shows 30M XRP moved from South Korea’s Upbit to an unknown wallet, signaling potential whale accumulation ahead of a major breakout. Massive XRP transfers often signal imminent market action. When whales move coins off exchanges, it typically reflects long-term holding, not selling, removing liquidity and historically driving upward price pressure. The timing of this massive XRP transfer fuels speculation of an impending bullish surge. Analysts point to growing adoption of XRP solutions and the recent launch of spot XRP ETFs led by Canary…
The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is legalizing the mining and trading of cryptocurrencies, regulating the activities of entities engaged in these industries. Starting from January, mining companies will have to comply with strict registration rules, while cryptocurrency exchanges will need a license to provide their services. Turkmenistan regulates the minting and turnover of digital coins Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a “law on virtual assets,” which legalizes crypto mining and the operations of platforms trading digital currencies. The comprehensive framework regulates a range of crypto-related activities, including the issuance, storage, and circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country. While…
Unichain’s total value locked (TVL) has fallen by 86% from its all-time high (ATH), with observers attributing the decline to the end of its incentive program and a lack of a moat to mitigate the impact of ending such program. Tom Wan, head of data at Entropy Advisors, who shared the Defillama chart showing the decline, also revealed that Unichain’s TVL crash is not happening in isolation, with other networks such as Linea dropping by 83% and Berachain experiencing a 91% decline from their respective peaks. Unichain, the Layer 2 blockchain developed by decentralized exchange giant Uniswap, spent over $21…
The crypto market entered a new phase after regulators granted permission for US banks holding Ethereum, a move that many expected but few believed would arrive this soon. This shift marks a clear moment where traditional finance embraces blockchain innovation rather than resisting it. The approval also signals that crypto has moved far beyond speculation and now enters the core financial system with confidence. Investors reacted quickly as the new rule empowers banks to custody Ethereum for clients who seek regulated access. Demand for crypto services surged through 2024, and institutions needed a clear green signal to meet that interest.…
Pantera Capital general partner Cosmo Jiang said investors who have missed out on the cryptocurrency wave still have a chance to get in, as most people don’t own any. Bitcoin recently crossed over $126,000 for the first time, hitting its new all-time high, but Jiang said in a Monday episode of CNBC’s Fast Money that most investors are still on the fence with zero exposure to digital assets. “There’s a Bank of America survey from a few weeks ago that showed more than 60% of investors still own 0% exposure to digital assets,” he said. “That’s quite a lot. And…