IMF Unlocks About $139M for El Salvador After Bitcoin Waiver
The IMF completed El Salvador’s second and third program reviews and unlocked about $139 million, granting waivers tied to Bitcoin accumulation after corrective measures.
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SEC Proposes New Rules for Crypto Custody by Advisers and Trusts
The SEC proposed rules that would let investment advisers self-custody crypto when no qualified custodian is available, and allow state trust companies to act as crypto custodians.
HSBC Unveils RedCoin, Its New Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin
HSBC has named its upcoming Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin "RedCoin," with a rollout planned for the second half of 2026 starting with P2P and merchant payments.
SEC's 'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce Is Stepping Down in October
After nearly nine years at the SEC, Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as Crypto Mom, is leaving the agency to teach law at Regent University.
The Fed Just Proposed New Rules for Stablecoins Under the GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve unveiled two new proposals for payment stablecoins, requiring full reserve backing and a formal approval process for bank-issued coins.
Brazil Cracks Down on Self-Custody Crypto With New $10K Reporting Rule
Brazil is tightening the screws on self-custody crypto, introducing a $10,000 reporting threshold and a 24-hour delay on certain transfers as regulators zero in on money laundering risks.
Tether's Offshore Bank Just Froze Its Funds — Should USDT Holders Worry?
Some of Tether's reserves are stuck at an offshore bank facing liquidation after a US asset seizure. Here's why the company says it's not a big deal.
Leaked Documents Show Crypto Being Used to Dodge Sanctions
A Financial Times investigation claims a Kremlin-linked network moved over $6.9 billion using a mix of shell companies and crypto to get around sanctions.
SEC Gives Tokenized Stocks a Five-Year Head Start
The SEC just gave blockchain trading venues a five-year window to list and trade real, rights-bearing tokenized stocks under a new conditional exemption.