Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in the Terra-Luna collapse, which wiped out $40 billion in market value in 2022. The sentencing took place in Manhattan, where U.S.
The U.S. SEC has approved a three-year pilot that allows the Depository Trust Company to test blockchain-based recordkeeping for certain U.S.
YouTube has introduced a new payout option for creators in the United States, allowing them to receive their earnings in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD. The move introduces a new dimension to YouTube’s monetization framework.
European crypto users will soon have a faster and more streamlined route to digital assets thanks to a new partnership between Revolut and Binance-owned Trust Wallet. The companies announced on Thursday that Trust Wallet users across Europe can now purchase cryptocurrency directly through RevolutPay.
The New York Stock Exchange has unveiled a new “disappearing” statue of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. The artwork, installed this week by Bitcoin firm Twenty One Capital, reflects the growing overlap between traditional finance and crypto.
Bhutan has introduced a gold-backed digital asset named TER, marking its latest move toward broader adoption of blockchain technology. The token, issued by the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Special Administrative Region, is supported by physical gold and runs on the Solana network.
Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama resurfaced on X this week after an 84-day absence. His return coincided with an increase in large SHIB transactions, which rose to their highest levels since June, according to on-chain data.
American Bitcoin has further expanded its Bitcoin holdings, adding 416 BTC in its latest accumulation round. The update, released Wednesday, confirms that the company’s total reserve has climbed to 4,783 BTC as of December 8.
The TRUMP meme coin project has introduced a new mobile and browser-based game that promises $1 million in token rewards. The initiative aims to reinvigorate interest in the ecosystem, though early market reactions have been cautiously muted Game Launch and Core Features The newly announced title, Trump Billionaires Club, is now open for pre-registration and invites players to compete for a share of $1 million in OFFICIAL TRUMP tokens.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated Tuesday that most initial coin offerings (ICOs) should not be classified as securities. His comments indicate a potential regulatory shift that could reinvigorate a fundraising method long constrained by federal oversight.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued guidance permitting national banks to engage in cryptocurrency transactions as intermediaries without assuming market risk.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) told attendees at BitcoinMENA 2025 that BTC may no longer follow its familiar four-year cycle. He suggests the market could be moving into a supercycle driven by deeper institutional participation.
Canada’s tax authority says many crypto users are failing to meet income-tax rules, raising concerns about widespread non-reporting across the digital asset sector. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) informed The Canadian Press that nearly two in five taxpayers who use cryptocurrency platforms exhibit signs of evasion or other high-risk behavior.
Bernstein raised its 2026 price projection for Bitcoin to $150,000, citing stronger institutional participation. Additionally, the firm noted a break from the asset’s traditional four-year cycle.
The U.S. CFTC has unveiled a pilot that allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to serve as collateral in regulated derivatives markets.
UAE Islamic bank Ruya has introduced in-app Bitcoin trading, allowing customers to buy and sell the cryptocurrency directly within its mobile platform. This makes it the first Shari’ah-compliant institution globally to offer such a service.
BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group, has begun rolling out crypto trading inside its mobile banking apps. With the move, it becomes one of the first major European lenders to offer direct access to digital assets.
The U.S. financial system may transition to blockchain far sooner than many expect, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
Coinbase has reinstated new user registrations in India after more than two years of suspension. This initiative represents its most concerted effort to reestablish a significant presence in one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets.
Italy’s financial regulator has urged crypto companies to prepare for a major regulatory shift, as the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework approaches a key cutoff. Specifically, the reminder highlights a December 30, 2025, deadline that will determine whether many operators can continue serving customers in the country.
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