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Zerohash Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter

Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.

Stablecoin Inflows Surge to $1.7B amid Washington Debate

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

By David Walker Mar 5, 2026

Weekly stablecoin inflows rose 414% to $1.7 billion as US lawmakers and banking groups continue debating yield-bearing stablecoins.

Warren Presses OCC Over World Liberty Bank Charter Bid

DeFi & FinTech, News

By Matthew Clarke Feb 27, 2026

Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned the OCC over disclosure and foreign ownership concerns tied to World Liberty’s reported bank charter application.

By Emily Carter Feb 26, 2026

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

OCC Proposal Targets Stablecoin Yield Under GENIUS Framework

By Emily Carter Feb 26, 2026

The OCC released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, formally barring yield on payment stablecoins and tightening oversight of issuer-affiliate reward structures.

By Michael Turner Feb 23, 2026

Altcoins, DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

SEC Clarifies 2% Haircut Treatment for Stablecoins

By Michael Turner Feb 23, 2026

SEC staff said broker-dealers can apply a 2% haircut to stablecoin holdings when calculating net capital. The clarification reduces regulatory uncertainty around stablecoin balance sheet treatment.

By David Walker Feb 16, 2026

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Nexo Re-Enters US Market Following Regulatory Recalibration

By David Walker Feb 16, 2026

Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has officially resumed operations in the United States, offering a suite of regulated services powered by Bakkt. The move follows a three-year hiatus after the firm previously exited due to regulatory challenges.

By Matthew Clarke Feb 14, 2026

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Crypto Industry Pushes Back on Stablecoin Yield Ban

By Matthew Clarke Feb 14, 2026

Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.

By Andrew Collins Feb 3, 2026

Altcoins, Bitcoin, DeFi & FinTech, Ethereum, News

Arizona Warns of Rising Crypto ATM Scams Targeting Seniors

By Andrew Collins Feb 3, 2026

Arizona’s attorney general issued a public warning as losses from crypto ATM scams surged, with older adults accounting for a large share of victims.

By Michael Turner Jan 27, 2026

Altcoins, DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Tether Launches USA₮ as Federally Regulated Dollar Stablecoin for US Market

By Michael Turner Jan 27, 2026

Tether has formally launched USA₮, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under the United States’ new GENIUS Act framework.

By Emily Carter Jan 13, 2026

Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

Court Halts Tennessee Action against Kalshi

By Emily Carter Jan 13, 2026

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee regulators from enforcing a cease-and-desist order against prediction market Kalshi.

By Matthew Clarke Dec 12, 2025

Altcoins, DeFi & FinTech, News

YouTube Enables US Creators to Receive Earnings in PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin

By Matthew Clarke Dec 12, 2025

YouTube has activated a new payout option allowing US creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. The move follows broader institutional adoption of regulated digital dollar tokens.

By Andrew Collins Nov 26, 2025

Bitcoin, News

PayPal Launches Huge Bitcoin Giveaway for US Customers

By Andrew Collins Nov 26, 2025

PayPal has initiated a major Bitcoin sweepstakes offering over $1 million in prizes to US customers, aiming to incentivize platform engagement and drive crypto transaction volume.