The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued joint guidance outlining how federal securities and commodities laws apply to crypto assets, marking a significant step toward reducing regulatory ambiguity in the digital asset sector. The guidance is part of a broader coordination effort between the two agencies,
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new fast confirmation rule designed to improve how quickly users can gain confidence in transaction outcomes on the network. The proposal introduces an intermediate confirmation layer intended to reduce perceived waiting times while maintaining Ethereum’s existing security and finality model. Under the current proof-of-stake system, transactions typically require
Binance is opening the door wider to its VIP program, lowering entry thresholds and adding new pathways aimed at pulling high-value users into its ecosystem earlier. The changes cut both BNB holding requirements and futures trading volumes for entry-level VIP tiers, while introducing a new “Rising Star” category for users who are not quite there
BitMine has acquired 60,999 Ether over the course of a single week, marking one of the largest recent institutional accumulations of the asset and signaling a notable shift in corporate digital asset strategies. The purchase, valued at approximately $180 million based on prevailing market prices during the period, reflects increasing institutional interest in Ethereum as
Bitdeer Technologies has announced the launch of a new mining machine designed for Dogecoin and Litecoin, marking a strategic expansion beyond its traditional focus on Bitcoin infrastructure. The product, named SEALMINER DL1, is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2026 following internal testing and performance validation. The company said its newly developed
Singapore-based digital payment firm DTCpay has raised $10 million in a funding round aimed at expanding its regulated crypto payment infrastructure across Asia. The capital injection reflects sustained investor interest in platforms that bridge traditional financial systems and digital assets, particularly in jurisdictions offering regulatory clarity. The company stated that the proceeds will be used
YZi Labs has led a $52 million funding round in RoboForce, a Silicon Valley-based robotics company focused on physical artificial intelligence systems for industrial applications. The investment marks a significant expansion of capital from crypto-native firms into advanced automation and robotics infrastructure, reflecting broader shifts in venture allocation strategies. The round, described as oversubscribed, brings
Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another day of net inflows on Monday, extending a recent recovery in institutional demand and reinforcing a broader shift in market sentiment after a period of sustained outflows. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum-linked ETFs attracted fresh capital, supporting the ongoing rebound in digital asset prices. The inflows mark a continuation of a
A group of bettors on the crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket has been accused of issuing death threats to a journalist in an attempt to influence the outcome of a high-stakes market tied to a geopolitical event. The episode has intensified scrutiny of prediction markets and raised broader concerns about how financial incentives may intersect with
OpenSea has delayed the launch of its anticipated SEA token, opting to postpone the rollout indefinitely as it reassesses timing and product readiness amid a weakened non-fungible token (NFT) market. The decision reflects both internal strategic considerations and broader softness across the digital collectibles sector. The SEA token, initially expected to launch in late March,