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CZ floats Binance.US revival to give U.S. users access to global crypto liquidity
The Binance founder said BNB Chain is the optimal payments rail for automated transactions between AI agents, noting that U.S. crypto policies are improving.
Tether executive warns the 2026 midterms could have 'seismic impact' on crypto industry
Jesse Spiro, Head of Government Affairs at Tether, said at Consensus Miami 2026 that the midterms will be a key test for whether crypto’s recent policy gains in Washington can survive politically.
Bitmine to slow down ether purchases as it nears accumulation goal, Tom Lee says
At the current pace of purchases, Lee said his Ethereum treasury giant would reach its 5% ether accumulation goal in six weeks, then shift its focus to staking and share buybacks.
Kalshi confirms $1 billion raise at $22 billion valuation amid prediction market boom
Institutional trading volume surged 800% over the past six months on the platform, while annualized trading activity reached $178 billion despite growing regulatory scrutiny.
Aave to expand collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit
The lending giant is expanding its asset listing criteria beyond financial risk to include cybersecurity and architecture, and wants the rest of DeFi to follow.
Consensus Miami Day 3: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground
It's day three of Consensus Miami 2026 on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
Dominance of Tether and Circle is a net bad for stablecoins, says Bridge executive
Circle and Tether are going to make it harder for stablecoins to feel like money, said Ben O'Neill, head of money movement at Bridge.
Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground
It's day two of Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap
Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, as a new partnership with MoneyGram aims to expand access to digital assets by solving last-mile cash conversion.
State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks
Angus Fletcher, State Street’s head of digital assets said the young crypto industry needs to find solutions now before trillions in RWAs come on-chain.
