Category: Governance

9 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Nomura’s Laser Digital Pursues US Banking Charter in Aggressive TradFi Pivot

Nomura's crypto subsidiary bypasses state regulators to seek a federal OCC charter, targeting direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails.
9 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

AVAX One Plummets 32% as 74M Share Registration Spooks Market

The Scaramucci-advised crypto treasury firm crashed after unlocking 74 million shares for insider resale, overwhelming its $40M buyback defense.

Vitalik Retracts 2017 “Mountain Man” Stance; Calls for Self-Verification “Escape Hatch”

Buterin admits his 2017 dismissal of user verification was a mistake, citing ZK proofs as the key to ending reliance...
9 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder Flips Warsh for Fed Chair; Polymarket Odds Hit 47%

Prediction markets now favor the BlackRock CIO, known for calling Bitcoin superior to gold, to replace Jerome Powell in 2026.
9 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Tether Enters US Banking System with ‘USAt’ Stablecoin Launch

Tether bifurcates its strategy with USAt, a GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital, directly challenging Circle for US institutional...
9 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Institutional Exit? Bitcoin Coinbase Discount Widens to -$90 as Arb Bots Stand Down

A persistent -$90 price discount on Coinbase reveals aggressive institutional selling and a breakdown in standard arbitrage mechanisms.

Bank of Korea Governor Blocks Won-Stablecoin Path, Cites ‘Uncontrollable’ FX Risk

Governor Rhee Chang-yong warns that won-pegged tokens could bypass capital controls, stalling the Digital Asset Basic Act as the central...

ASIC Drops $9.3M Hammer on Qoin Wallet Issuer; Bans BPS Financial for 10 Years

Federal Court orders BPS Financial to pay AUD 14M and imposes a decade-long ban, citing 'serious and unlawful misconduct' regarding...
9 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

MLS Signs Exclusive Deal with Polymarket as Sports Betting Goes On-Chain

Major League Soccer becomes the second U.S. league to partner with Polymarket following the platform's regulatory clearance in late 2025.
9 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

Chainlink Breaks the Bell: 24/5 US Equities Data Goes Live On-Chain

Chainlink launches continuous 24/5 data streams for US equities, pre-empting NYSE's blockchain push and closing the gap for on-chain stock...