Tennessee regulators have issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com, alleging unregistered or illegal crypto-related offerings and signaling mounting state scrutiny of digital asset platforms.
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.
Stablecoins surged in 2025 as the GENIUS Act removed key regulatory barriers, unleashing record institutional inflows, rapid market innovation and intensifying competition with traditional banking rails.
Visa is expanding its USDC settlement program to U.S. banks after a $3.5 billion pilot, signaling growing institutional confidence in dollar-pegged stablecoins for cross-border payments.
BitGo has secured conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to become a national crypto trust bank, marking a major step in integrating digital asset custody with the traditional banking system.
JPMorgan warns U.S. stablecoin policy could become a zero-sum game, forcing clear winners and losers as incumbents clash with fintechs over regulatory control and market dominance.
Coinbase is set to launch US-regulated 24/7 Bitcoin futures, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market. This move aims to enhance trading flexibility and regulatory compliance, potentially attracting more institutional investors.
A recent push for stringent stablecoin regulations, labeled “anti-American” by industry leaders, has ignited fierce backlash within the crypto community. Advocates argue that the measures threaten innovation and economic competitiveness in the digital currency sector.