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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted conditional national bank status to Erebor Bank, a new tech-oriented bank seeking to rise into the gap left by the collapse of several such lenders in 2023, including Silicon Valley Bank.OCC chief Jonathan Gould said the Wednesday approval — the first new-bank charter in his tenure at the regulator — offers “proof that the OCC under my leadership does not impose blanket barriers to banks that want to engage in digital asset activities.””Permissible digital asset activities, like any other legally permissible banking activity, have a place in the federal…

Prominent members of the crypto community have attacked former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chief of Staff Amanda Fischer over comments made on X. In response to Uniswap’s most recent push to activate its “fee-switch,” Fischer compared the resulting organization to a “shareholder” model. This implies a requirement for Uniswap to register with the SEC, as was previously the commission’s position. Fischer’s comments then heated up in response to a16z crypto’s Head of Policy Miles Jennings’ defence of Uniswap’s system as “accru[ing] direct value transparently… from automated systems.” She claimed that the timing of Uniswap’s move shows “this clearly was…

GaFin, a popular open-source Web3 gaming ecosystem, has commenced a new partnership with Undead Blocks, a renowned GameFi project. The collaboration is focused on enhancing the Web3 gaming experience with the inclusion of an integrated rewards network. As per GaFin’s official announcement on social media, the joint effort is set to advance blockchain-powered gaming.Thus, the development could improve cross-game liquidity, fortify the wider Web3 gaming world, and increase player engagement. 🧟‍♂️ Partnership Announcement 🧟‍♂️We’re thrilled to announce that GaFin is partnering with @UndeadBlocks, the world’s first AAA kill-to-earn zombie FPS developed by Wagyu Games! 🎮🔥Together, we’ll bring the next level…

Ethereum crypto latest news sets the stage for a practical read of ETH/USDT and where price action may head next. In this piece, I map the larger market context and then translate daily and intraday indicators into possible scenarios. You will learn the main D1 view, what intraday momentum says, and which price reactions would confirm either recovery or further weakness. Summary of latest Ethereum crypto news Ethereum crypto news: Market Context and Direction Technical Outlook: reading the overall setup Intraday Perspective and ETH Momentum Key Levels and Market Reactions Future Scenarios and Investment Outlook Summary of latest Ethereum crypto…

Follow the Leader Having previously warned of the regulatory risks presented by platforms that enable users to monitor and copy trades made by successful traders, Robinhood seems to have decided that if you can’t beat them (or maybe more to the point, they have beaten the regulators), you might as well join them. Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood in London’s leading trading industry event! This move is designed to tap into the growing impact of ‘finfluencers’, with research suggesting a large percentage of US-based traders now base their trades on information from social media. While copy trading is nothing new,…

Travis Ford, the co-founder of Wolf Capital Crypto Trading Company, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty over his role in a $9.4 million crypto Ponzi scheme. Summary Travis Ford has been handed a 60-month prison sentence over a $9.4 million Ponzi scheme. Ford has to pay $1 million in forfeiture and $170,000 in restitution. The Wolf Capital Crypto Trading co-founder pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in January 2025. The U.S. Department of Justice said in a press release that 36-year-old Ford has been handed a 60 months jail sentence and will also…

Ethereum price continues to weaken as long-term holders sell at their fastest pace since 2021, putting steady pressure on ETH market sentiment. Summary Ethereum price is sliding as long-term holders increase daily sell pressure Futures data from CryptoQuant shows net taker volume is still negative, suggesting buyers have not regained control. Technical indicators and moving averages remain aligned to the downside, maintaining bearish trend. Ethereum is trading near $3,211, down 10% in the past 24 hours. The price has fallen 4% over the week and 21% in the past month, leaving it about 35% below the August high of $4,946.…

Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Labs, called out the Wall Street banking lobbyists who have sought to resist the movement of his company and other crypto firms into the banking sector and into the Federal Reserve’s so-called master accounts. The crypto sector “should be held to the same standard” on money-laundering protections and other illicit-finance safeguards as traditional financial businesses, Garlinghouse said at DC Fintech Week on Wednesday, agreeing with traditional bankers on that point. But the industry — as a result — “should have the same access to infrastructure, like a Fed master account.” “You can’t say one…

Despite some complexities around the recently proposed crypto market structure bill, a clearer picture is starting to form regarding crypto market oversight, according to ProCap BTC chief investment officer Jeff Park. “The CFTC will own a larger domain over crypto than the SEC,” Park said during an interview with crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano published on YouTube on Friday, while emphasizing that there is still “lots of complexity with different stakeholders.” “I think that is directionally correct in my opinion,” he said. “The CFTC is in the business of financial innovation at large, and it is in the business of managing…

TL;DR Arthur Hayes interprets Jerome Powell’s latest speech as a clear signal that quantitative tightening has concluded, paving the way for renewed monetary expansion. He believes this environment will boost liquidity, favoring Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Hayes emphasizes that easier monetary conditions increase appetite for risk, positioning digital assets as key beneficiaries of a potential surge in investor interest and capital flows toward crypto markets. Arthur Hayes, the influential BitMEX co-founder, has sparked optimism in the crypto market with his take on Jerome Powell’s recent speech. Unlike many analysts who approached the Fed chair’s comments with caution, Hayes framed them…