Digital assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and currency news.
Key Highlights The SEC alleges Cryptoaiml displayed fake profits, conducted no trades, and demanded advance withdrawal fees from investors. TSAI Pro and TSAI Capital Foundation allegedly promoted nonexistent AI trading bots and guaranteed returns through online channels. Regulators are warning investors about crypto investment scams promoted through WhatsApp groups, social media, and claims of regulatory ...
Key Highlights: CSD BR is recording ownership data for selected BTG Pactual investment funds on the $XRP Ledger. The blockchain record will serve as a second record alongside CSD BR’s official securities database. Fund shares deposited with CSD BR will also be represented as tokens on XRPL, while the registered assets remain in the existing ...
Key Highlights Bitcoin rose 0.4% to just above $83,300 but remained below its eight-month high near $87,400. CryptoQuant’s Bull Score stands at 90 out of 100 after bitcoin moved above its 365-day moving average. Spot demand has fallen by about 170,000 BTC over 30 days, while speculative futures demand dropped 90% in 15 days. Bitcoin ...
Key Highlights Riot Platforms repaid its Coinbase Credit borrowing facility, releasing Coinbase’s security interests in the pledged collateral. Riot had reported 11,380 BTC, including 5,821 BTC pledged as collateral and valued at approximately $340.7 million at June 30. The amended facility carried a fixed annual interest rate of 6.15% and had a maturity date of ...
Key Highlights Weekend trading volume for TradFi perpetual futures across crypto exchanges has risen sixfold to $28 billion, with Binance accounting for nearly half. Nasdaq and the SEC have identified major infrastructure challenges as traditional markets move toward continuous trading. Tokenized equities and blockchain-based settlement could preserve crypto’s advantage even as Wall Street adopts 24/7 ...
Key Highlights Cboe and S&P Dow Jones Indices are exploring the next stage of tokenization through derivatives, including $SPX options. The SEC’s Sept. 17 Innovation Exemption covers certain tokenized NMS stocks but does not extend to tokenized options or other derivatives. Tokenized equities reached $4.43 billion by September 15, while Citi has projected a potential ...
Key Highlights: Near (NEAR) is a layer-1 blockchain positioned by Bitwise around artificial intelligence and AI agents. Bitwise’s Near fund, identified by the ticker NRR, is designed to stake tokens and pass staking rewards to shareholders. Near trades just above $5 with a market capitalization of about $6.5 billion, but remains roughly 75% below its ...
Key Highlights Robinhood plans to offer selected stocks and ETFs on Saturdays and Sundays through Bruce ATS. The move follows expanded trading-hour initiatives from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, as well as Robinhood’s 24 Hour Market. Robinhood Agents will let customers use AI models from OpenAI or Anthropic to analyze markets, build watchlists ...
Key Highlights US President Donald Trump is considering former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton for the role of “AI Czar.” The position would be responsible for artificial intelligence policies. Jay Clayton initiated the securities case against Ripple during his tenure as SEC chairman. Donald Trump Considers Jay Clayton for AI Policy Role US President Donald Trump ...
Key Highlights: Market-implied expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in October fell from approximately 70% to 50%. New York Fed President John Williams said there is “no need to rush” into another monetary policy move. Williams said inflation remains very high, while the Fed has had enough time to assess economic data since its ...
Key Highlights Donald Trump has not announced nominees to fill vacant leadership seats at the SEC and CFTC. A White House official said Trump intended to nominate members to both agencies “in the near future.“ Without the CLARITY Act, the SEC and CFTC are continuing to shape crypto regulation through agency rulemaking and guidance. SEC ...
Key Highlights: Gary Gensler’s 2020 research warned that similar deep-learning systems could make financial markets more fragile. Autonomous AI agents could rapidly move deposits, investments and payments, potentially amplifying market stress. The debate is shifting from theoretical AI risk toward practical concerns involving wallets, payment rails and investment tools. Gary Gensler’s Financial Stability Warning Gains ...