CFTC Expands Crypto Collateral Pilot to Include National Trust Bank Stablecoins
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) expanded its digital asset collateral framework on February 6. This update explicitly authorizes…
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EACC head promotes AI, blockchain tech to African anti-corruption commissions
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged African anti-corruption and oversight institutions to strengthen the use of digital technologies,…
EU 20th Sanctions Package Explained and What It Means for Crypto
The European Commission has presented its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, which will target cryptocurrency platforms and digital assets.…
Previewing policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: State of Crypto
CoinDesk is hosting its second annual Consensus Hong Kong conference, and as always, we’ll have a number of policy-focused sessions.…
Brock Pierce’s Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Went Deeper Than Anyone Knew
In November of 2017, convicted child sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein informed an individual who had previously declined…
A White House Tweet Exposed the Real Risk in the CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act debate has largely revolved around the tug-of-war between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin yield. While that…
Italian Football Club With Dogecoin Ties Faces Money Laundering Investigation
TL;DR Italian tax police raid Triestina Calcio, owned by crypto firm House of Doge, for alleged money laundering and fraud.The…
Banks push back against crypto reward plans
Crypto companies are stepping up efforts to win banks over as a major Senate bill on digital assets hits roadblocks.…
Crypto firms offer ideas to break market structure gridlock: Report
Crypto companies are reportedly floating concessions relating to stablecoin yields in an attempt to unfreeze the delayed crypto market structure…
Coinbase fends off Nevada’s emergency bid to halt prediction markets
A Nevada state court denied regulators’ request for an emergency temporary restraining order (TRO) to immediately halt Coinbase’s new prediction…