The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a pilot program to explore tokenized non-cash collateral, including stablecoins, within regulated derivatives markets, according to a Feb. 7 announcement. The CEO Forum will engage industry leaders on the launch of its digital asset markets pilot program. Representatives from Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Ripple will participate in the […]
Russian Bitcoin miners are concerned about a government mandate requiring wallet addresses to be included in a national registry. Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin highlighted these concerns in a Feb. 7 Telegram post, warning that geopolitical rivals could exploit leaked addresses. He described such a scenario as a major threat, as sanctions could severely impact mining […]
Yahoo Finance has recently been criticized for allegedly excluding press releases from crypto companies. The controversy came to light when BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), a blockchain technology-focused company, discovered that its press releases were not appearing on Yahoo Finance despite being distributed through major wire services. Other crypto-focused companies, including Marathon Digital Holdings, Riot Platforms, […]
Coinbase has grown beyond its role as a crypto exchange and is now establishing itself as a key player in the broader financial sector in the United States. On Feb. 6, CEO Brian Armstrong said that the platform is evolving beyond crypto trading, positioning itself at the intersection of banking, brokerage, and payments. He shared […]
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, has strongly opposed the proposed US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), calling it a misguided initiative. In a Feb. 6 blog post, he argued that the reserve plan and a looming regulatory bill would do more harm than good for the crypto industry. Argument against SBR Hayes criticized the US […]
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has once again refuted claims that the company is developing its blockchain. On Feb. 5, Ardoino took to X to clarify that Tether has no intention of launching a blockchain, calling the speculation baseless. His statement addressed comments from crypto influencer Ansem, who was one of the many industry voices speculating […]
Ondo Finance has introduced Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM), a platform designed to bring real-world assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) onto the blockchain. According to a Feb. 4 statement, this move provides global access to US securities by enabling investors outside the US to gain exposure through tokenized representations of […]
The Algorand Foundation has publicly urged Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to adopt its blockchain for government operations. In a Feb. 4 post on X, the foundation highlighted how Algorand’s technology could enhance transparency, particularly in tracking federal expenditures. According to Algorand, its blockchain is built with quantum-resistant security, making it ideal for […]
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that crypto phishing scams drained $10.25 million from 9,220 victims in January, marking a 56% decline from December’s $23.58 million in losses. However, the report notes that the bad actors have been evolving and implementing more sophisticated attack methods. Screengrab showing the stats from the January 2025 Phishing Report […]
On Feb. 3, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of approximately $235 million, marking the first net outflow after a four-day streak of net inflows totaling $1 billion. The outflows follow Bitcoin’s drop to a three-week low, with BTC briefly touching $92,000 during the weekend. It’s a stark contrast to the previous week when […]