Hong Kong FinTech Week featured stablecoins more prominently than CBDCs
Hong Kong’s financial technology emphasis shifted toward private stablecoin development over central bank digital currencies, signaling market-driven priorities in regional fintech innovation.
US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown and sends it to House
The Senate’s passage of this bill moves the legislative process forward, requiring House approval to finalize government funding and avert further operational disruptions.
Senators introduce bill to transfer crypto market regulation from SEC to CFTC
This legislative proposal seeks to shift cryptocurrency oversight from the SEC to the CFTC, potentially altering regulatory clarity and compliance requirements for digital asset markets.
US government shutdown ends after forty days affecting crypto and markets
The resolution of the 40-day shutdown restores regulatory certainty and operational stability for financial markets, including crypto, reducing uncertainty for investors and institutions.
Senate committee releases draft legislation for cryptocurrency market structure
The Senate committee’s draft legislation establishes regulatory clarity for digital assets, addressing market structure gaps and potentially shaping future cryptocurrency oversight frameworks.
Senate Agriculture Committee releases cryptocurrency market structure bill draft
The Senate Agriculture Committee released a draft bill establishing regulatory frameworks for digital assets, addressing market structure gaps and providing legal clarity for cryptocurrency operations.
Senate Committee Drafts Crypto Bill Defining CFTC Role in Market Oversight
The bill clarifies regulatory jurisdiction over digital assets, addressing market uncertainty and establishing clearer oversight frameworks for cryptocurrency trading and compliance.
ZKasino starts partial Ethereum refunds after $33 million scam incident
ZKasino initiates partial ETH refunds following a $33 million scam, addressing investor losses and highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities in decentralized gambling platforms.
Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Bipartisan Crypto Market Structure Draft
The bipartisan draft establishes regulatory clarity for digital assets under CFTC oversight, addressing market structure gaps and providing legal certainty for cryptocurrency commodities.
Ethereum and Solana ETFs approved for staking under US Treasury IRS guidance
The US Treasury and IRS guidance enables crypto ETFs to include staking, expanding investment options and potentially increasing institutional participation in proof-of-stake networks like Ethereum and Solana.
