The CFTC has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin to be used as a regulated financial instrument, marking a key step toward mainstream adoption and potentially reshaping oversight of digital asset markets.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the exchange will focus on stablecoin expansion and driving onchain adoption in 2026, betting regulated digital dollars and blockchain-native activity will power the company’s next growth phase.
India’s central bank is urging nations to prioritize central bank digital currencies over privately issued stablecoins, warning that reliance on corporate tokens could undermine monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
The CFTC launched a digital-asset pilot allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum to be posted as collateral for cleared transactions, a regulatory move to modernize market infrastructure and broaden institutional access.
Rep. Warren Davidson introduces the ‘Bitcoin for America Act,’ seeking federal recognition of Bitcoin as sound money, tax clarity, and legal protections for miners and users amid rising policy debate.
Bitcoin whales are shifting large on-chain holdings into Wall Street vehicles, signaling institutional appetite for crypto exposure. Traders warn this flow could amplify prices and volatility as dollars enter markets.
Peter Schiff criticized Trump’s crypto agenda, calling Bitcoin a “Ponzi scheme” and warning investors of risks. Schiff urged caution, questioning policy effectiveness and market stability ahead of potential regulatory moves.
Beijing has blocked major Chinese tech firms from pursuing stablecoin projects in Hong Kong, the Financial Times reports, tightening controls on cross-border digital assets and curbing firms’ crypto ambitions.
Nigel Farage declares “I am your champion” for UK crypto, urging clearer rules and innovation-friendly oversight. As Reform UK opens to digital-asset donations, he pitches a pro-growth agenda amid rising fintech competition.
El Salvador claims steps to make its Bitcoin reserve quantum-proof, citing advanced cryptographic planning, hardware upgrades and cold-storage protocols, while experts urge caution pending standardized quantum-era safeguards.