Donald Trump made his key pro-crypto statements during the 2024 Nashville crypto conference. He notably said, “For too long our government has violated the cardinal rule that every bitcoiner knows by heart: Never sell your Bitcoin.” He repeated this when signing the law that created the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. In the past, the U.S. government…
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 buzz around real-world asset tokenization is reaching fever pitch, with multi-trillion-dollar forecasts capturing headlines and investor imaginations. Yet while this narrative has raced ahead, the reality is more modest: the total…
Roman Storm’s trial ended with a partial victory for prosecutors, but not the sweeping condemnation they sought. Convicted of running an unlicensed money transmitter, he avoided a more damning outcome as jurors couldn’t agree on whether Tornado Cash was a tool for criminals or simply privacy-conscious code. Summary Roman Storm was convicted of operating an…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. When Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper, the vision was clear: to decentralize finance, empower individuals, and remove the need for financial intermediaries. It was a response to the failures of…
In July, the stablecoin market hit a record $261 billion, with non-USD stablecoins quietly surpassing $1B in total market cap. However, CBDC developments showed a mixed picture, with some countries advancing pilots while others pushing back. Summary Stablecoins hit a new ATH market cap in July though their market dominance dipped as broader crypto assets…
U.S Securities and Exchange Commission does not view certain liquid staking activities as the offer and sale of securities. Summary SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has provided guidance regarding certain liquid staking activities. The regulator says crypto liquid staking is not an offer or sale of securities under federal securities laws. In a press release,…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Perpetual futures have become the top choice for traders across markets, with a constantly growing multitrillion-dollar total volume. This instrument is known to provide traders with greater flexibility in managing positions and…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued interim guidance allowing certain U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents on corporate balance sheets. Summary SEC permits qualifying USD stablecoins to be reported as cash equivalents. Applies only to fully backed, redeemable tokens with 1:1 pegs. Complements GENIUS Act and broader reforms under SEC…
The social media rumor mill once again started circulating news of a supposed fresh Chinese ban on all crypto assets. Summary Rumors on social media suggest that China bans crypto Similar rumors circulated in the past There were no notable changes in Chinese crypto policy If you follow the crypto community on X, it seems…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. On August 1, 2025, Hong Kong’s landmark Stablecoin Bill officially came into effect, establishing a licensing regime for entities conducting “regulated stablecoin activities.” These include the issuance of fiat-referenced stablecoins, management of…
