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Crypto is making a splash in U.S. elections — but chiefly in jabs about industry influence
Boosters often say crypto voters can swing elections, but Democrats are seeking mileage out of tying crypto to Trump, corruption and attempts to buy seats in Congress.
OCC's final rule to start fresh in weighing stablecoin rewards against GENIUS Act ban
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the first of several federal agencies to finish writing regulations under the act.
Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes
The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran.
Deutsche Bank targets Asia crypto custody expansion in 2027 as German launch nears
The service will initially support bitcoin, ether and the stablecoins USDC, EURC and EURAU, with the bank managing clients’ wallets and private keys.
SEC tokenized stock framework faces issuer pushback as Broadcom, Verizon object to OKX-ICE listing
Eight more companies objected to trading on the planned OKX-ICE venue, while Nasdaq has separately said it would opt out under the SEC’s framework.
The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto
Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week.
Wall Street freaked out Friday, but VIX and bitcoin trades say the fear may fade Monday.
Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin markets suggest the same.
Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
Parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism.
Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash
Analytics firm Allium said stablecoin payments hit $482 billion this year so far, up 45%, as card spending surges and global payment firms add crypto rails.
Circle defends USDC economics as stablecoin rivals court its partners with bigger cut
Coinbase, Circle’s largest USDC partner, also backs Open USD, a rival network that passes reserve income to partners after a management fee.
