Coinbase CEO Slams States for Denying Investors Staking Rewards Despite SEC Green Light – Brave New Coin
Coinbase CEO criticizes US states for restricting crypto staking despite SEC approval, creating regulatory confusion and limiting investor access to staking rewards.
Australia rolls out new crypto ATM rules as feds flag rising scams
Australia introduces new regulations for crypto ATMs, including a $3,250 transaction limit and scam warnings, to combat rising fraud, particularly targeting older users.
Meta Joins Microsoft, Amazon in Dismissing Bitcoin Treasury Despite Investor Push – Finance Bitcoin News
Meta rejected a shareholder proposal to add bitcoin to its treasury, joining Microsoft and Amazon in resisting crypto despite growing institutional interest in Bitcoin.
Robinhood Secures First Crypto License From Bank of Lithuania and Acquires Bitstamp for $200 Million – “The Defiant”
Robinhood secures first crypto license from Lithuania’s central bank and acquires Bitstamp for $200M, expanding its crypto services and global reach.
Karol Nawrocki Elected; Poland Weighs Bitcoin Treasury Move
Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidency, sparking speculation about Poland potentially establishing a state-backed Bitcoin treasury due to his pro-crypto, deregulation stance.
Russian giant Sberbank launches Bitcoin bonds to expand Russian exposure to crypto
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, launches Bitcoin bonds for qualified investors, offering BTC exposure without direct crypto ownership. Plans include Moscow Exchange listings and Bitcoin futures.
SEC flags legal issues with Ethereum, Solana ETFs – Delay ahead?
SEC raises legal concerns over REX’s SOL and ETH ETF staking application, potentially delaying approval. Analysts remain optimistic about eventual approval despite regulatory hurdles.
Russia ‘Seized $8.2M in Crypto from Hydra Darknet Server Chief’
Russian authorities seized $8.2M in crypto from Dmitry Pavlov, the server operator of Hydra darknet. Pavlov received crypto as salary for maintaining servers. Hydra facilitated over $5B in transactions.
Crypto Lobbyists Urge U.S. Senators to Dodge Distraction in Stablecoin Debate
Crypto lobbyists urge U.S. senators to focus on stablecoin bill amid distractions, as the GENIUS Act faces final debate with bipartisan support and numerous amendments.
Poland Elects Pro-Bitcoin President Nawrocki In Shock Upset
Poland elected pro-Bitcoin president Karol Nawrocki in a surprise victory. He pledged to abolish capital gains tax on crypto and veto restrictive laws, appealing to Poland’s 8 million crypto users.
