Venezuela’s sanctions test stablecoins as a workaround
Venezuela turns to stablecoins to sidestep US dollar sanctions, showing how on‑chain assets can act as a de‑facto dollar substitute.
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Thailand’s stablecoin proposal could lock tokens to a single owner
Thailand’s SEC proposes a same‑owner rule for stablecoin transfers on licensed platforms, limiting peer‑to‑peer moves and capping daily volume.
Revolut leaked passports and Bitcoin histories after fake government request
Revolut gave away ID documents and crypto transaction data after falling for a spoofed government request, exposing security gaps for fintech users.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Joins Nonprofit Charity Manifund
Caroline Ellison, ex‑Alameda Research CEO, takes a role at charity Manifund. We break down why the move matters for crypto and philanthropy.
Robinhood CEO Says Companies Shouldn’t Veto Stock Tokens in AMC Dispute
Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev argues that issuers of tokenized shares shouldn’t block those tokens, a stance that could reshape voting rights for crypto‑based stock products.
Supreme Court weighs Sam Bankman‑Fried’s last legal move
Supreme Court reviews Sam Bankman‑Fried’s request to stay his sentence, a move that could reshape crypto‑fraud litigation.
Kalshi seeks approval for 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perpetual contracts amid regulator showdown
Kalshi plans to list 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perpetual contracts, sparking a regulator debate over whether the CFTC or SEC should oversee them.
New Clarity Act Draft Adjusts DeFi and Credit‑Union Rules, but Senate Path Remains Unclear
A fresh Republican draft of the Clarity Act tweaks DeFi and credit‑union provisions; the bill still needs 60 votes in the Senate.
Polymarket appoints former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as first CFO
Polymarket hires ex-Amazon finance head Warren Jenson as CFO, signaling a push toward a regulated U.S. prediction‑market exchange.
Bitcoin ETFs See Second Straight Outflow as $120 Million Leaves Funds
Bitcoin ETFs shed $120 million in a second straight outflow while Ether, XRP and Solana funds also lose cash. What the shift means for investors.