Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Bitcoin’s (BTC) history contains only one moment when a single mining pool undeniably crossed the dreaded 50% line. That fleeting majority, reached by GHash.io in June 2014, triggered panic posts on Bitcointalk,…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies are underutilizing their Bitcoin. For now, that’s acceptable. Public markets are hungry for Bitcoin exposure beyond spot, fueling the rise of companies that collectively hold over 800,000 Bitcoin,…
Do Kwon stood in federal court wearing an orange jumpsuit, a far cry from his days as the brash founder of Terraform Labs. The once hailed blockchain visionary, facing life behind bars, took a deal that could see him out in 12 years. But for victims of Terra’s crash, even that may feel like too…
Paxos, one of the leading regulated stablecoin issuers and tokenization platforms, has filed for regulatory approval to become a national trust bank. Summary Paxos has applied for a national trust charter license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The crypto company eyes regulatory approval to convert its New York issued charter to…
President Trump’s move to allow crypto in 401(k)s opens a potential $9 trillion pool, setting the stage for gradual but consequential institutional adoption. Summary President Trump has directed regulators to open 401(k) plans to crypto, a move that could connect trillions in retirement savings to digital assets. U.S. regulators have been instructed to ease rules…
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has renewed her push for stricter crypto regulation, warning that the current framework leaves the door open for corruption, economic risk, and criminal abuse. Summary Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced concerns that the current U.S. crypto rules are too weak, posing risks of corruption and economic harm. Warren is calling for…
In a sweeping move hailed by crypto advocates, President Trump signed an executive order barring federal agencies from pressuring banks to cut off entire industries—a tactic critics dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” The order marks a decisive win for firms long frozen out of the financial system, particularly in digital assets, but legal analysts warn that…
CleanSpark is pushing back against U.S. Customs’ claim that it owes $185 million in retroactive tariffs for allegedly importing Chinese-made Bitcoin miners in 2024. The dispute comes amid the company’s record-breaking earnings. Summary CleanSpark faces a potential $185 million tariff dispute from U.S. Customs over alleged Chinese origin of Bitcoin miners imported in 2024. 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. As cryptocurrencies are coming out of the shadows, brokers’ clients become more interested in crypto investing than ever before — nearly all surveyed financial advisors report that customers are asking about crypto…
The order dubbed ‘401k crypto Trump’ have raised the crypto market by 2.7%, as the bill would allow retirement accounts to invest in digital assets alongside other types such as real estate and private equity. Summary 401k crypto Trump’ has allowed for cryptocurrency and other digital assets to be added to American retirement accounts. President…
