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Chinese businessman Miles Guo, known by various aliases including Ho Wan Kwok, has received a 30-year prison sentence in the U.S. for orchestrating a massive $1 billion fraud scheme. This comes after his 2024 conviction on multiple charges, including racketeering, fraud, and money laundering. The case underscores the significant risks within the digital asset sector … Read more
SEC Opens Dialogue on Expanding ETF Landscape to Include Crypto, Non-Traditional Assets The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a comprehensive re-evaluation of its regulatory approach to novel Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This move, marked by an open public comment period, signals a potential expansion of the types of assets that can be wrapped … Read more
Circle shares (CRCL) experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday following the unveiling of the new Open USD stablecoin consortium. While the market reacted sharply, analysts are divided on whether this selloff signals a genuine existential threat to Circle’s dominant USDC stablecoin or an exaggerated investor response. The newly formed Open Standard consortium, boasting over 140 … Read more
In a significant move underscoring the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), leading crypto wallet provider Phantom announced on June 30, 2026, the strategic hiring of the core team behind Ventuals. This team, comprising Alvin Hsia, Emily Hsia, and Aris Samad, was instrumental in developing Hyperliquid’s notable OpenAI and Anthropic perpetual futures markets, which recently … Read more
Nasdaq, a leading global exchange operator, is strategically extending its market data reach into the burgeoning blockchain ecosystem. This pivotal move involves making its flagship equity data product, TotalView, accessible through the Pyth Network, a decentralized oracle solution. This collaboration underscores a significant trend where traditional financial (TradFi) institutions are increasingly integrating with blockchain infrastructure … Read more
In a significant expansion of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Consensys has officially launched its new “Money Account” feature within the MetaMask wallet. This development marks a transition for the world’s most popular crypto wallet from a simple self-custodial storage tool into a comprehensive, interest-bearing financial platform. By integrating stablecoin yield generation with traditional spending … Read more
The Competitive Landscape of Digital Dollars Circle (CRCL) saw its shares decline by over 17% on Tuesday, reaching a four-month low. This market reaction follows the launch of Open USD, a competitive stablecoin initiative backed by an expansive consortium of over 140 influential organizations. Key participants include payments giants Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa, as well … Read more
Investment bank Jefferies has issued a stark warning regarding impending volatility across digital asset markets, as the crucial Clarity Act navigates a challenging legislative path through the U.S. Senate. Despite recent bipartisan progress within the Senate Banking Committee, the bill faces formidable hurdles that could prolong regulatory uncertainty for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry. The Clarity … Read more
A U.S. judge has sentenced Chinese businessman Miles Guo, also known by aliases such as Ho Wan Kwok, to 30 years in federal prison. This severe penalty comes after a jury convicted the well-connected defendant in 2024 for masterminding a fraudulent crypto venture, Himalaya Coin (H-Coin), which siphoned over $1 billion from investors globally. The … Read more
SEC Probes Novel ETF Framework: Crypto and Emerging Assets Under Regulatory Lens The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a significant reevaluation of its regulatory stance on novel Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), signaling a potential shift towards greater acceptance of innovative investment products, particularly those linked to cryptocurrency. This move opens a crucial 60-day … Read more