monetary policy
Fed's Waller Abandons Easing Bias as Policy Uncertainty Grips Markets
Federal Reserve Governor signals balanced approach to rates, introducing market uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions affecting liquidity and risk assets.…
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<SEC
SEC's Peirce Draws Hard Line Between Real and Synthetic Tokenized Stocks
Hester Peirce restricts tokenized stock exemptions to real shares only, creating regulatory clarity for the digital asset sector.…
EU sanctions
Switzerland Aligns with EU's Russia Sanctions, Tightening Crypto Regulatory Net
Switzerland's adoption of EU sanctions targeting Russian crypto activities signals the end of neutral havens for digital assets amid geopolitical tensions.…
SEC
SEC Bows to Wall Street Pressure, Delays Crypto Stock Token Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its innovation exemption for tokenized stocks following pushback from traditional market participants.…
oracle networks
Pyth Network Outage Exposes Critical Infrastructure Risks in DeFi Oracle Systems
Multi-hour Pyth Network disruption highlights vulnerabilities in decentralized finance's critical price feed infrastructure as validators struggle with coordination challenges.…
<Polymarket
Polymarket's $700K Security Breach Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in Crypto Platforms
Polymarket faces a significant $700,000 exploit of its internal top-up wallet, raising serious questions about security practices across cryptocurrency platforms.…
Kevin Warsh
Warsh Takes Fed Helm as Bitcoin Awaits New Monetary Era
Kevin Warsh's appointment as Federal Reserve chair marks a potential turning point for crypto-friendly monetary policy as Bitcoin remains closely tied to central bank decisions.…
congressional oversight
Congressional Oversight Targets Prediction Markets Over Insider Trading Concerns
House committee launches probe into whether Kalshi and Polymarket have adequate safeguards against insider trading by government insiders.…
<ICE
ICE Partners with OKX for Oil Perpetual Futures Amid Iran War Market Volatility
NYSE owner ICE teams with crypto exchange OKX to launch Brent and WTI perpetual oil futures as geopolitical tensions in Iran create unprecedented demand for oil trading instruments.…
<Bank Secrecy Act
Congressional Hearing Exposes Deep Divide Over Bank Secrecy Act Reform Amid Crypto Push
House subcommittee reveals split over modernizing 1970s anti-money laundering rules as crypto and banking sectors demand reform.…
White House policy
White House Deregulation Push Opens New Chapter for US Cryptocurrency Markets
The White House has moved to eliminate unnecessary cryptocurrency regulations, potentially transforming the US digital asset landscape through reduced oversight.…
Hyperliquid
OKX Challenges Hyperliquid's Dominance With NYSE-Backed Oil Perpetual Futures
OKX launches regulated oil perpetual futures using Intercontinental Exchange benchmarks, intensifying competition with Hyperliquid in the derivatives market.…