Brian Quintenz has the backing of nearly every major digital asset trade group in Washington. Their coordinated push for his confirmation as the next CFTC chair is a direct response to whispered opposition and twice-cancelled committee votes. Summary Seven major crypto lobbying groups urged President Trump to push Brian Quintenz’s stalled CFTC chair nomination. The…
China is reportedly exploring a yuan-backed stablecoin for the first time, signaling a major pivot in its digital asset approach. Sources say the move aims to strengthen the yuan’s global influence as U.S. dollar-linked stablecoins dominate cross-border trade. Summary China is reportedly considering a yuan-backed stablecoin to challenge U.S. dollar dominance. The move aims to…
By putting a number on his expected Democratic support, Senator Scott appears to be applying pressure and cracking a public whip count that might force hesitant senators to declare their position, turning a policy debate into a political test of loyalty and vision. Summary Senator Tim Scott predicts 12 to 18 Democrats may back the…
Wyoming has launched FRNT stablecoin across seven chains, but the first real-world tests will flow through Visa’s payment network and the Kraken exchange, underscoring how the state is testing its creation with trusted financial pipelines. Summary Wyoming launches its FRNT stablecoin on seven blockchains, backed by dollars and Treasuries. Initial access will run through Visa’s…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The crypto markets usually follow a predictable speculative frenzy as traders cyclically rotate capital between Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins. But this market event is showing indications of a structural shift, resulting in…
The GENIUS Act was signed by President Donald Trump on Jul. 18, 2025. The bill was aimed at setting a legal framework for stablecoin issuers. One month after signing it into law, we can see the real impact as stablecoin-focused blockchains and corporate-issued stablecoins become a hot topic. How did the GENIUS Act help launch…
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) have ordered local crypto exchanges to temporarily halt their crypto lending services until proper guidelines are introduced. Summary The FSC has ordered all South Korean crypto exchanges to suspend lending services, citing legal uncertainty and risks of fraud or user losses. Financial regulators plan to introduce new guidelines…
Mid-August saw the progressive wing of Democrats intensifying criticisms of Donald Trump’s family WLFI crypto businesses. Summary World Liberty Financial’s project with ALT5 Sigma marks another phase of the Trump family’s growing crypto empire Democrats and some Republicans see the Trump family’s crypto ventures as a conflict of interest Investors should realize that in the…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The crypto market still moves in familiar cycles, but its dynamics…
Google is imposing stricter licensing rules on cryptocurrency apps in its Play Store, a move that experts say hands more control to Big Tech platforms. Summary Google has updated its Play Store rules for crypto apps, introducing licensing requirements that could make it difficult for many custodial wallets to remain available. Experts warn the rules…
