Lummis draws the line on self-custody
Self-Custody as a Legislative Principle Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) is framing the right to hold your own crypto as one of the defining issues in the current US regulatory debate. Her
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis Leads New Fight Over GENIUS Act Rules
Senators Push Treasury for Clearer State Rules A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, has written to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the department to cla
SBF Says He Could Launch A New Coin After Prison
Sam Bankman-Fried (@SBF_FTX), the convicted founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has reportedly told a fellow inmate that he intends to launch his own cryptocurrency once he is released
Trump-Backed World LibertyFi Close To Federal Trust Charter
Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (@worldlibertyfi) $WLFI is reportedly close to securing a federal trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), according
CLARITY Act Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
A Narrowing Window for Landmark Crypto Legislation The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, widely known as the CLARITY Act, is approaching a critical juncture in Washington. Lawmakers are worki
Ripple Backs Flutterwave at $3.2B to Add Stablecoin Rails
Ripple has made a strategic equity investment in Flutterwave as part of the African fintech company's Series E fundraising round, valuing Flutterwave at $3.2 billion. The partnership will int
CFTC Opens Crypto Rule Review as Fintech Push Grows
The CFTC is reviewing regulations, licensing requirements, and guidance that may restrict fintech and crypto innovation. Crypto, blockchain, and DeFi firms are invited to identify barriers to
China pays closer attention to stablecoins as cross-border role expands
China’s central bank is paying closer attention to stablecoins as privately issued digital currencies take on a potentially larger role in the international monetary system and cross-border p
Senators urge Treasury to keep states’ $10 billion stablecoin control
In the United States, a bipartisan group of senators is urging the Treasury Department to protect state oversight authority in the regulation of stablecoins, especially for smaller issuers op
State Street Launches Money Market Fund for Stablecoin Reserves
State Street has launched a money market fund designed specifically for stablecoin reserves, marking a significant move by one of the world's largest custodian banks into crypto-linked cash m
GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Bernstein Sets $1,206 Target Amid 71% Order Surge
TLDR GEV shares currently trade around $982, commanding a $263 billion market capitalization at approximately 31x its 2026 free cash flow forecast — nearly twice the industry median First qua
Bipartisan Senators Demand Treasury Preserve State Control Over Stablecoin Regulation
Key Takeaways Bipartisan senators demand Treasury maintain state-level stablecoin regulation. GENIUS Act implementation creates uncertainty over state regulatory authority. Lawmakers demand a