Crypto Brief
Senate Bill Amendment Seeks to Block US CBDC Until 2030
A Senate housing bill amendment would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a US central bank digital currency through 2030, reviving prior legislative efforts.
The Briefs section compiles short, high-importance updates across cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital asset markets, regulation, venture activity, exchanges, and product launches. It is built for readers who want fast access to material developments without the length or structure of full reported features. This page serves as a running editorial feed for time-sensitive items that can affect sentiment, pricing, policy, or sector direction. It complements longer news and analysis by offering a condensed format for tracking the pace of change across the crypto industry.
A Senate housing bill amendment would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a US central bank digital currency through 2030, reviving prior legislative efforts.
Crypto withdrawals from Iran’s largest exchange surged following US-Israeli airstrikes, before internet blackouts sharply reduced activity.
Turkey’s ruling party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, granting the president authority to adjust the rate within a defined range.
Vitalik Buterin said AI-assisted vibe coding may accelerate Ethereum’s long-term roadmap, while cautioning that rapid prototypes carry significant security risks.
Crypto hacks and scams totaled $26.5 million in February, marking the lowest monthly losses since March 2025, according to PeckShield.
Aave’s “Aave Will Win” framework passed its Temp Check with 52.6% support, advancing to the ARFC stage amid a divided governance vote.
South Korea has launched a cross-agency review of seized digital assets after a government agency exposed a wallet seed phrase, resulting in multimillion-dollar losses.
MoonPay has introduced PYUSDx, a framework enabling developers to issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD as competition in programmable dollar infrastructure intensifies.
Barclays is reportedly evaluating blockchain infrastructure for payments, deposits, and stablecoin applications as banks and Big Tech accelerate digital asset initiatives.
Pantera Capital and Franklin Templeton’s digital assets unit joined Sentient Arena, a platform designed to benchmark AI agents in enterprise-style workflows.
TeraWulf reported a Q4 2025 loss of $1.66 per share as Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while $12.8 billion in AI and HPC contracts position the company for 2026 growth.
Ripple’s expanded funding for XRP Ledger development is drawing market attention as XRP trades in a tight range following recent volatility.