Picture this—Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is preparing to introduce another one. It would ban presidents, legislators, and their family members from issuing, supporting, or promoting cryptocurrencies. This action comes in direct response to increasing outcry over growing conflicts of interest. The spotlight has been particularly bright on former President Donald...
For instance, India has told crypto exchanges to step up their oversight of transactions originating from countries along its borders. They are especially focusing on Jammu and Kashmir. The new restrictions are intended to stifle any possible terror financing through digital assets.Last week, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) went public...
Donald Trump hosted an exclusive black-tie-optional dinner at his golf course outside Washington, D.C., for the top 220 holders of his meme coin, $TRUMP. The event had been a participant in a competition that focused on cryptocurrency. It came on the heels of other lavish PAC fundraisers, including a $1...
Despite major technological and regulatory progress, cryptocurrency adoption still has a long journey ahead to overcome major hurdles. When a 2025 update to MetaMask made signing transactions easier, it improved user retention by just 40%. Yet, fundamental challenges with security, usability, scalability, and centralization remain, limiting wider adoption.In testing a...
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are starting to feel the heat of a government crackdown after the Indian Government announced an investigation looking into money laundering and terrorist financing. Federal authorities have sent strong messages to these exchanges. They need to ramp up scrutiny over transactions with those located in Jammu &...
Initially built to provide a better connection between the traditional financial ecosystem and the digital assets landscape, stablecoins have exponentially grown their prominence. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, these cryptocurrencies keep a stable value by pegging themselves to a fiat currency or commodity. Recent figures show explosive adoption of stablecoin transaction volumes,...
Qubetics is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the blockchain arena, providing innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions and tokenization features. By leveraging blockchain technology, Qubetics is creating new opportunities for businesses and participants, enabling them to tokenize both physical and digital assets. Further, the security and interoperability that the...
Zcash (ZEC), a privacy-centric cryptocurrency, has surged past a major supply region after consolidating since the beginning of February. ZEC’s price pumped to $45.80 on HTX crypto exchange. That’s the highest level since January 26th. This breakout is increasingly looking like a market-pivoting move following several months of consolidation.Roughly six...
Pudgy Penguins, initially known for its NFT collection, has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, boasting a massive online community and real-world recognition. The project recently launched its official coin, PENGU, aiming to further engage its extensive fanbase and introduce new audiences to the crypto space. With a strong presence in...