Snowstorm Delays Senate Crypto Bill Markup
Severe winter weather in Washington has pushed back a key Senate Agriculture Committee vote on sweeping crypto market structure legislation.
Ethereum
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BitMine Makes Largest Ether Purchase of 2026
BitMine added more than 40,000 Ether to its treasury last week, which marks its largest ETH acquisition of the year following a shareholder vote.
UBS Explores Crypto Trading for Private Banking Clients
UBS is reportedly considering allowing its wealthiest clients to trade Bitcoin and Ether, signaling a potential expansion of crypto offerings in private banking.
Global Crypto Regulation Set to Take Effect in 2026, PwC Says
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
PwC predicts 2026 will mark a turning point for crypto regulation, as jurisdictions worldwide move from draft frameworks to enforceable laws, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and institutional adoption.
Saga Pauses EVM Chain after Smart Contract Exploit
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Layer 1 protocol Saga paused its SagaEVM chain after a smart contract exploit drained nearly $7 million in USDC, which was later bridged out and converted to ether.
Bitwise Says Q4 Showed Signs of Bear Market Bottom
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Bitwise said crypto markets showed characteristics of a potential bear market bottom in the fourth quarter, despite weak price performance.
Newrez to Accept Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Approval
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
US mortgage lender Newrez will allow borrowers to use certain cryptocurrency holdings in mortgage underwriting without requiring liquidation.
Ethereum Network Activity Surges as New Users Double
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Ethereum network engagement has accelerated sharply, with new user activity nearly doubling and daily transactions reaching record highs.
BitMine Staking Push Lifts Ether Share to 4%
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
BitMine increased its staked Ether holdings to more than 1.5 million ETH, reinforcing its position as the largest Ethereum-focused treasury.
CFTC Launches Innovation Committee to Shape Crypto and AI Oversight
By
Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
The US commodities regulator is forming a new advisory body to guide oversight of crypto, artificial intelligence, and emerging market infrastructure, signaling a more industry-inclusive regulatory approach.
X Introduces Smart Cashtags to Curb Crypto Spam and Asset Confusion
By
Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
X plans to roll out Smart Cashtags linking tickers to specific crypto assets and contracts, aiming to reduce confusion and spam as regulators scrutinize the platform’s algorithms.
Crypto Funds See $454M Outflows as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Wane
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Crypto investment products experienced $454 million in outflows last week, driven largely by Bitcoin and U.S. funds amid fading expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut.
India Strengthens Crypto Exchange Rules to Combat Financial Crime
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
India’s financial intelligence agency has introduced stricter identity and transaction verification requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges to curb money laundering and terrorism financing.
South Korea to Allow Corporate Crypto Investment after Nine-Year Ban
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to permit listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of equity to top cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year prohibition.
a16z Raises $15 Billion Fund to Boost US Crypto and AI
By
Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion to invest in crypto, blockchain, and AI startups, aiming to strengthen US leadership in technology and finance.