“Post-financial crisis regulation is over,” a top U.S. lawmaker has declared, calling for urgent reforms to digital asset oversight, regulatory transparency, and leadership accountability at federal agencies. Lawmaker’s Warning Signals Major Shake-up for Financial Oversight Agencies House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry criticized federal regulators during a Wednesday hearing, calling for updated financial oversight […]
XRP’s Legal Status Unshaken Amid SEC Appeal – Ripple Prepares Counterstrike
Ripple’s legal chief has reaffirmed that the core ruling declaring XRP not a security remains intact despite the appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator’s move challenges several other aspects of the July 2023 ruling regarding XRP. Ripple plans to file a cross-appeal, as both parties brace for a prolonged legal […]
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes sees a bitcoin bull market on the horizon, driven by soaring energy prices and rampant inflation as Middle East tensions escalate. He argues that rising costs will send BTC’s value surging in fiat terms, with newly printed dollars flooding the market. But while bitcoin’s future looks bright, Hayes warns investors […]
Central Banks Boost Gold Holdings Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty
Central banks from several nations have signaled a shift towards increasing gold reserves, citing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Officials from Mexico, Mongolia, and the Czech Republic expressed support for gold’s growing role, reflecting broader trends as central banks seek safe havens amid lower interest rates and rising risks. Central Banks Signal Increased Reliance on […]
USDS and RLUSD Stablecoins See Uptick in Supply Amid Broader Stablecoin Growth
The latest data highlights that the stablecoin market currently sits at $ 173 billion, with two recently introduced U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins showing significant growth. The decentralized finance (defi) project Sky, previously known as Makerdao, has minted 1.11 billion USDS, adding approximately 104 million coins to its supply over the past five days. In a …