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.
US IRS and Treasury Department update cryptocurrency ETP guidance

The IRS and Treasury Department have updated guidance for cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, clarifying tax treatment and compliance requirements for investors and financial institutions.
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.
Crypto staking receives regulatory approval for US ETFs and trusts

The SEC’s approval allows US ETFs and trusts to engage in crypto staking, expanding institutional investment options and potentially increasing market liquidity and validator participation.
U.S. Treasury permits crypto ETFs to stake assets and distribute rewards

The U.S. Treasury’s decision enables crypto ETFs to stake assets and distribute rewards, expanding institutional investment options and integrating staking into regulated financial products.
Federal Reserve observes stablecoin expansion influencing monetary policy decisions

The Federal Reserve observes stablecoin growth influencing monetary policy considerations, reflecting digital assets’ integration into traditional financial systems and potential macroeconomic impacts.
Bitcoin miner Greenidge settles New York permit dispute causing stock spike

Greenidge resolved regulatory uncertainty with New York authorities, boosting investor confidence in its mining operations and highlighting regulatory challenges facing crypto miners.
Lawmakers investigate Meta OpenAI Alphabet Oracle over AI electricity consumption

Congressional scrutiny highlights AI’s massive energy demands, signaling potential regulatory pressure on tech giants to address environmental impacts of compute-intensive models.
Federal Reserve warns stablecoin expansion lower U.S. interest rates

The Federal Reserve cautions that expanding stablecoin adoption may influence monetary policy by exerting downward pressure on U.S. interest rates, affecting financial stability.