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A bright, cinematic view of the U.S. Capitol behind barricades with a glowing Bitcoin coin and floating probability curves in the sky, symbolizing shutdown risks and market odds.

Featured

What happens to Bitcoin policy and liquidity if US government shuts down?

Prediction markets put shutdown odds near 80% for 2025; a lapse would slow crypto progress until calendars reset.

4 months ago

conference table shows SEC and CFTC seals facing each other with a glowing blockchain node linking Bitcoin and Ethereum tokens under the Capitol dome, symbolizing a joint “crypto clarity” roundtable.

Regulation

Will today’s 1pm joint meeting change Bitcoin rules? ‘It’s a new day,’ say SEC–CFTC

SEC, CFTC convene joint “crypto clarity” roundtable at 1pm EST, outlining jurisdiction and spot-market paths.

4 months ago

A bright, hyper-realistic scene shows a Russian flag beside blocked barrels and a chained barrier as glowing crypto routes arc over a world map toward cargo ships.

Stablecoins

Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT

Stablecoins used to bypass global banking restrictions highlight the growing concern over cryptocurrency's role in sanctions evasion.

4 months ago

A bright, cinematic scene shows the U.S. Capitol with a magnifying glass over sealed documents, a flowing UAE flag, glowing AI chips, and a WLFI hologram.

Politics

Democratic Senators demand probe of Trump officials over WLFI UAE deal

One of the investigation topics is the $2 billion investment from a UAE company into World Liberty Financial.

4 months ago

Regulation

Democratic Senators push bipartisan approach to streamline crypto market structure bill

The lawmakers emphasized the need for "mutual understanding" while moving forward quickly on digital asset regulation.

4 months ago

A silhouetted senator scrutinizes chained settlement documents as a magnified justice seal and Binance coin tip golden scales inside a cyber-lit Capitol hearing room

Politics

Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms

The senators criticized the Justice Department for failing to "meaningfully answer" questions Warren initially raised in May about settlement compliance.

4 months ago

Daylight at Westminster shows a cyan wave of protesters pushing against a steel cap over CBDC and stablecoin tokens before the UK Parliament

Politics

UK Reform Party opposes Bank of England’s stablecoin limits and CBDC plans

The Reform Party has dismissed CBDC as governmental overreach, while advocating for a thriving private stablecoin market.

4 months ago

A Bitcoin symbol appears over U.S. government imagery with David Sacks highlighted, reflecting scrutiny of his role as White House crypto czar - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Article's Title: Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks' tenure

Politics

Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks’ tenure

Democratic lawmakers probe David Sacks over potential ethics violations amid Trump administration role.

4 months ago

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Legal

President Donald Trump’s $15B lawsuit claims New York Times disparaged his crypto project

The New York Times disputed Trump's lawsuit as groundless, denies impeding memecoin success.

4 months ago

Trump’s CFTC chair nominee Brian Quintenz against a backdrop of financial architecture and digital overlays - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate

Regulation

Trump CFTC pick alleges Tyler Winklevoss attempted to influence his appointment, discloses private texts

Brian Quintenz stated that the Winklevoss twins' complaint against him is likely due to his refusal to review a CFTC action against Gemini before taking the chair role.

4 months ago

A donkey stands in front of the U.S. flag with a glowing Bitcoin symbol, symbolizing Democratic lawmakers unveiling a crypto market framework - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate

Regulation

Democrats unveil new market framework to counter Trump’s crypto footprint

Democrats propose robust crypto regulation to curb Trump's crypto escapades and boost investor confidence

4 months ago

Aerial Southeast Asia map shows chained border compounds and neon stablecoin flows freezing under a U.S. crackdown spotlight.

Crime

Washington sanctions 19 entities while $16.6B in US losses intensifies pressure

FBI tallies heavy victim losses as FinCEN’s Huione finding targets $4B in laundering linked to Cambodia and Myanmar networks.

4 months ago

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What happens to Bitcoin policy and liquidity if US government shuts down?

Will today’s 1pm joint meeting change Bitcoin rules? ‘It’s a new day,’ say SEC–CFTC

Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT

Democratic Senators demand probe of Trump officials over WLFI UAE deal

Democratic Senators push bipartisan approach to streamline crypto market structure bill

Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms

UK Reform Party opposes Bank of England’s stablecoin limits and CBDC plans

Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks’ tenure

President Donald Trump’s $15B lawsuit claims New York Times disparaged his crypto project

Trump CFTC pick alleges Tyler Winklevoss attempted to influence his appointment, discloses private texts

Democrats unveil new market framework to counter Trump’s crypto footprint

Washington sanctions 19 entities while $16.6B in US losses intensifies pressure

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Politics News

What happens to Bitcoin policy and liquidity if US government shuts down?

Will today’s 1pm joint meeting change Bitcoin rules? ‘It’s a new day,’ say SEC–CFTC

Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT

Democratic Senators demand probe of Trump officials over WLFI UAE deal

Democratic Senators push bipartisan approach to streamline crypto market structure bill

Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms

UK Reform Party opposes Bank of England’s stablecoin limits and CBDC plans

Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks’ tenure

President Donald Trump’s $15B lawsuit claims New York Times disparaged his crypto project

Trump CFTC pick alleges Tyler Winklevoss attempted to influence his appointment, discloses private texts

Democrats unveil new market framework to counter Trump’s crypto footprint

Washington sanctions 19 entities while $16.6B in US losses intensifies pressure

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