UK Sets 12-Month Plan to Tokenise Financial Markets
The UK is advancing its strategy to bring tokenised assets into wholesale finance through a 54-member industry taskforce. The programme will test real transactions while identifying the legal and regulatory barriers that could determine whether tokenised markets can scale.
Warren Reopens Crypto Ethics Fault Line Ahead of Senate Vote
Elizabeth Warren has pushed Senate leaders to include ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act. The move raises political pressure ahead of a potential vote but does not change the legislation itself. It could still influence support across the Senate.
Block Agrees to $45M Cash App Settlement as States Target Fraud Protections
Block has agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 U.S. states over allegations that Cash App misled users about fraud protections and failed to adequately support victims. The agreement requires stronger consumer safeguards and highlights growing regulatory expectations for fintech platforms that also offer crypto services.
Kazakhstan Advances Crypto Hub Ambitions With Sweeping Presidential Decree
Kazakhstan has issued a sweeping digital asset decree that expands regulation, supports stablecoin use and builds on earlier reforms. The move connects exchange licensing, Alatau City and broader efforts to position the country as a regional crypto hub.
Exclusive Interview: Bitcoin Is Gunpowder. Stephan Livera on Sound Money, Self-Custody, and Why the Next Generation’s Opportunity Is Bitcoin
Stephan Livera didn't come to Bitcoin through speculation. He came through books: 19th-century Viennese economists who argued that sound money is the foundation of a free society. When he found Bitcoin, it simply made sense. We met him at BTC Prague to talk about who really owns Bitcoin's future, why self-custody anxiety is mostly misplaced, and what he sees when he looks at 2035.
Sparkassen and Volksbanken Open a New Chapter for Crypto in Germany
Germany's two largest retail banking networks are expanding regulated crypto trading through their existing banking infrastructure. Sparkassen and Volksbanken are taking different approaches, but together they signal another step toward mainstream adoption of digital assets across Europe's banking sector.
Ill Bloom Vulnerability Exposes Thousands of Crypto Wallets After $5M Theft
Security researchers have uncovered the Ill Bloom vulnerability, a flaw in wallet recovery phrase generation that has already led to at least $5 million in cryptocurrency theft. Here's what happened, which wallets may be affected, and how users can check whether they're at risk.
Binance’s Philippines Return Isn’t Official Yet Despite Latest Approval
Binance has cleared another regulatory milestone in the Philippines through its partnership with BlockShoals, but a full return remains some distance away. Regulators say the project is still in its testing phase, with licensing and compliance requirements yet to be completed.
Ripple Secures Key EU License as Crypto Regulation Enters New Phase
Ripple has secured a MiCA license in Europe, enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the EEA. The approval strengthens its regulatory position and supports expansion of its payments infrastructure as EU rules become mandatory.
Wallets Move, Opponents Emerge: The Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Lawsuit Evolves
The Noah Doe lawsuit has entered a new phase. Multiple wallet movements, a court-ordered stay, and the appearance of an opposing claimant have transformed the legal landscape ahead of a key July hearing.
