crypto regulation

Republic, a New York-based investment platform, has started offering tokenized exposure to SpaceX shares, aiming to give retail investors access to private company stakes that were traditionally limited to large, accredited investors. What Happened: The company's digital tokens, which do not confer...

TikTok has strongly refuted claims that it purchased $300 million worth of Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP), the meme coin, to influence U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: The social media company responded publicly on June 19 via X (formerly Twitter), stating that the accusation was "false...

As algorithmic trading gains traction in volatile crypto markets, Veles Finance COO Arkadiy Amiryan believes it’s time for developers and users alike to revisit their expectations from artificial intelligence. Speaking with Benzinga, Amiryan said that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot...

A new protocol aims to redefine stablecoins as programmable assets for AI agents, much like the U.S. government establishes dollar-based rules. In the same week that the Senate passed the GENIUS Act to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins, MAITRIX, a decentralized finance protocol focused on AI-...

The U.S. Senate's passage of the GENIUS Act marks a watershed moment for stablecoins, offering long-awaited regulatory clarity that could unlock trillions in institutional capital. Industry leaders hailed the bipartisan vote as a breakthrough for financial innovation, with fintechs and banks now...

JPMorgan's (NYSE:JPM) decision to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral marks a pivotal shift in how traditional finance (TradFi) evaluates cryptocurrency risk and client liquidity, with experts predicting advanced risk models and hybrid analytics to integrate crypto's unique volatility and 24/7...

A senior executive at Franklin Templeton has raised alarm that the European Union may fall behind in the global digital asset race as the pace of crypto regulation across the continent remains sluggish. Speaking at the DigiAssets 2025 event, Catriona Kellas, International Legal Lead for Digital...

Christopher Perkins, President of CoinFund and a former Wall Street executive, believes the next chapter of crypto adoption hinges on clarity—regulatory, technological, and strategic. In an interview with Benzinga, Perkins discussed everything from AI-powered networks to staking yields, tokenized...

Stablecoins are poised to become the default digital cash for the Internet. According to a Bernstein research note published Monday, the proposed Stablecoin GENIUS Act could establish the United States as the global epicenter of stablecoins. The legislation, officially named the Guiding and...

A more favorable regulatory outlook in the U.S. is prompting a wave of crypto companies to pursue public listings and attracting increased venture capital activity, according to a recent research note from JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM). Analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou pointed to the Senate's progress...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday named Jamie Selway as its new Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, signaling a notable move toward engaging crypto-savvy leadership at the regulatory helm. Selway, a recognized figure in market structure and digital assets,...

A federal court ruling striking down President Donald Trump's global tariff powers could stabilize macroeconomic volatility and rekindle investor interest in risk assets such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins, according to experts. Market participants have hailed the recent federal court...

U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) said stablecoin issuers could become the largest holders of U.S. Treasuries globally by the end of the decade, citing projections from Citibank. What Happened: Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Monday, Hagerty emphasized the role stablecoins play in transforming...

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ:GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz praised the Trump administration's approach to crypto policy, contrasting it sharply with the Biden era, which he described as "misery, misery." What Happened: Speaking with CNBC on Friday, Novogratz said the current administration has been highly...

A growing number of cryptocurrency companies are preparing to enter the U.S. banking system, propelled by a policy shift under President Donald Trump aimed at integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. What Happened: Firms like Circle (CRYPTO: USDC) and BitGo are planning to apply for bank...