SEC Chair Unleases Plan to Merge Crypto and Securities Under One Roof – Regulation Bitcoin News

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announces plans to integrate cryptocurrency and securities under unified regulations, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and foster innovation in financial markets.
Senate advances GENIUS Act after cloture vote passes

The Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill, after a cloture vote passed with 60 votes. Bipartisan support dissolved due to Trump-related conflict concerns.
Dough Finance Hack: $2.5M Lost – Will Silent World Liberty Partners Repay Investors?

Dough Finance lost $2.5M in a hack, leaving investors like Jonathan Lopez awaiting repayment. Despite promises, partners Herro and Folkman went silent, sparking a lawsuit and token compensation plan.
Cardano’s Hoskinson denies ADA misappropriation allegations, calls them deeply personal and damaging

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson denies ADA misappropriation allegations, plans legal action and external audit. Cardano Foundation and Emurgo address governance, supporting IOG’s transparency efforts.
Senate Stablecoin Bill Passes Key Vote as GENIUS Act Regains Momentum – Decrypt

The Senate’s GENIUS Act stablecoin bill passed a key procedural vote, overcoming earlier setbacks. It now moves toward a full vote, potentially establishing a U.S. stablecoin framework if signed into law.
US Senate to vote on GENIUS stablecoin bill despite political divide

The US Senate will vote on the GENIUS stablecoin bill, which aims to create a federal regulatory framework. Political divisions persist, with Democrats opposing loopholes while Republicans support the bill as pro-innovation.
DOJ launches probe into Coinbase’s insider-driven data leak

The DOJ is investigating Coinbase’s insider-driven data breach where attackers bribed employees to access customer data. Coinbase refused a $20M ransom and faces up to $400M in remediation costs.
South Korean Experts Warn Seoul of Mounting ‘Stablecoin Danger’

South Korean experts warn that dollar-based stablecoins could destabilize the economy by affecting exchange rates and reducing won usage, urging alignment with global regulatory trends.
XRP Explodes Into Institutional Trading With CME’s Futures Launch – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

CME Group launches regulated XRP futures, potentially attracting institutional investment and boosting the XRP ecosystem with new trading opportunities.
SEC delays decision on Bitwise, 21Shares Solana ETF applications, opens public consultation

The SEC delayed decisions on Bitwise and 21Shares’ Solana ETF applications, citing concerns over market manipulation and investor protection, and opened a public consultation.