Category: Governance

2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Tennessee Orders Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com to Halt Sports Contracts

Tennessee regulators declare prediction markets "illegal wagers," ordering Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to refund users by Jan 31.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

UK Sets Oct 2027 Deadline for Full Crypto Regime; Existing Firms Must Re-Apply

HM Treasury lays the final regulations: 'Gateway' for licenses opens Sept 2026, with no automatic transfer for currently registered firms.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

BlackRock Crowns Ethereum ‘Undisputed’ Settlement Layer in 2026 Global Outlook

BlackRock's 2026 Global Outlook identifies Ethereum as the definitive settlement layer for stablecoins, validating the network following the GENIUS Act.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $681M as 2026 Euphoria Evaporates

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $681M in the first full week of 2026, erasing early-year gains as macro fears triggered...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

Pump.fun Pivots to ‘Trader First’ Model After Co-Founder Admits Incentives Failed; PUMP Jumps 10%

Co-founder Alon Cohen breaks 65-day silence to overhaul 'broken' fee incentives, sparking a double-digit rally for $PUMP.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

USDC Flips Tether in Volume as Stablecoin Flows Hit $33 Trillion

Circle's USDC processed $18.3 trillion in 2025, flipping Tether in transaction volume despite holding a smaller market cap.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

a16z Amasses $15B War Chest; Horowitz Names Crypto ‘Key Architecture’ for US Dominance

Andreessen Horowitz secures $15B in fresh capital, with co-founder Ben Horowitz declaring crypto and AI the 'key architectures' for America's...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Nasdaq and CME Group Merge Brands for ‘Gold Standard’ Crypto Index

Nasdaq and CME Group combine forces to establish the definitive pricing benchmark for institutional crypto products.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Morgan Stanley Files for Solana ETF; Confirms Self-Custody Wallet Push

The banking giant filed S-1s for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Jan 6, signaling a vertical pivot into crypto issuance...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Supreme Court Punts on Trump Tariff Verdict

Bitcoin spiked to $92,000 after SCOTUS delayed its decision on Trump's IEEPA tariffs, triggering $39M in short liquidations.