Ripple’s chief, Brad Garlinghouse, told a conference in Miami that the United States is close to making big moves on crypto law. He pointed out that two weeks in May—starting on the 11th and again on the 18th—could decide whether a full‑fledged federal crypto bill passes. If the Senate Banking Commi
Consensus 2026 in Miami starts Tuesday and brings a mix of lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss crypto rules. The event is split into daily sessions that cover everything from tax reform to stablecoin regulation and tokenization. The focus is on how the U. S. government plans to ha
A Ripple chief said the current U. S. securities regulator is acting like a war‑zone for crypto and that it has lost its direction. He called the SEC’s approach under its current head a “power grab” that courts have already ruled was wrong, citing a case where the regulator was found to abuse its au
Last year, crypto hit a major milestone when the U. S. passed its first major crypto-focused law. But the journey hasn’t been smooth. Bitcoin’s price rocketed past $120, 000 after some big election wins, but now things feel stuck. Congress is still arguing over tiny details in market rules, while re
The U. S. government wants stablecoin companies to act like banks when it comes to stopping crimes like money laundering. New rules from the Treasury Department would require these firms to set up systems that block suspicious payments, freeze accounts linked to criminals, and report illegal activit
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making a bold move to claim full control over prediction markets, a fast-growing sector blending cryptocurrency with event-based betting. Instead of waiting for states to set rules, the agency is suing three states— Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticu
The U. S. Treasury recently said that people can use crypto mixers to keep their spending private, but the Justice Department is still pushing for a new trial of Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm. The Treasury’s statement comes after it removed the mixer from its list of sanctioned services, ackno
A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is
Anthony Scaramucci, a well-known figure in finance, recently shared his thoughts on how the Trump administration affected the world of cryptocurrencies. He believes that Trump's time in office was actually quite good for the crypto industry. Scaramucci pointed out that Trump saw the potential in cr
A unique partnership is brewing in the world of finance and technology. Fedi, a Bitcoin wallet company, Cornell University, and the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) are teaming up for a two-year study. They want to understand how Americans feel about financial privacy. The study will look at the trade
