Changpeng Zhao says it’s ‘inevitable’ for China to build a BTC reserve
The former Binance CEO said that the Chinese government’s lack of transparency overall made it difficult to predict any crypto policies.
World ID trolls Spotify with ‘Unwrapped’ privacy meme
World’s seemingly playful jab at Spotify comes as the firm faces scrutiny.
Bitcoin can separate money and state — David Sacks
Sacks also highlighted Bitcoin's portability as a major feature of the crypto that makes it an attractive option during social turmoil.
FSOC warns stablecoins remain a 'potential risk' to financial stability
In its 2024 annual report, the FSOC said that stablecoins are “acutely vulnerable to runs absent appropriate risk management standards.”
Australia to crack down on crypto ATM providers, citing money laundering risk
Australia has the third largest number of crypto ATMs in the world and regulators are worried they could be facilitating financial crime.
Trump names ex-PayPal COO David Sacks as ‘AI and crypto czar’
Donald Trump has appointed PayPal’s former chief operating officer David Sacks, now known for co-hosting the “All In” podcast, as his top AI and crypto adviser.
Czech gov’t moves to exempt crypto held for 3+ years from being taxed
The prime minister said Czech residents would not have to report crypto transactions under $4,200 per year or pay taxes for selling digital assets held for more than three years.
Trump’s BTC reserve plan would be a ‘bad deal‘ — Ex-NY Fed president
Bill Dudley joined others in suggesting the only purpose of a US government Bitcoin reserve would be to reward Trump’s crypto supporters.
FCA issues warning, bans Pump.fun in the UK
The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has blocked Pump.fun following a warning that the firm is not authorized in the country.
FDIC asked banks to ‘pause’ crypto activities — Court docs
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal claimed the letters provided evidence that an alleged US government attempt to debank firms “wasn’t just some crypto conspiracy theory.”