Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter
In brief The Nomura-owned Laser Digital applied for a U.S. OCC charter to launch a crypto-focused national trust bank. The bank would offer digital asset...
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Steady as Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
In brief The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Two members of the FOMC dissented from the decision. The central bank affirmed that...
Tether Will Keep Adding to $24 Billion Gold Stash Held in Former Nuclear Bunker, Says CEO
In brief Tether is purchasing around 1-2 tons of gold per week to add to its massive holdings, its CEO said. It now holds around...
Top Wall Street Firms Met With SEC Crypto Task Force to Discuss DeFi Concerns
In brief Wall Street heavyweights met with the SEC Tuesday to discuss potential concerns with the agency’s crypto agenda. A top securities trade group, SIFMA,...
UK Court of Appeal Rules that RuneScape Gold is Property in $750K Theft Case
In brief A UK judge has ruled that virtual gold in RuneScape can be viewed as property within the scope of criminal law, reversing an...
Fidelity to Enter Stablecoin Market With Ethereum-Based 'Digital Dollar'
Fidelity Investments will expand its digital asset offerings with plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), the firm said...
Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High in 2025, With Russian Stablecoin Playing Key Role: TRM Labs
In brief Illicit crypto activity hit a record $158 billion in 2025, up 145% year over year, according to a new TRM Labs report. The...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Traders Should Watch 'Narrative Whipsaw' Heading into Fed Decision
In brief Bitcoin is trading at $89,842 while Ethereum has reclaimed $3,000 ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. Markets have priced in a 97% chance...
Pinterest to Slash Nearly 15% of Workforce in AI-Powered Restructuring
In brief Tech firm Pinterest is slashing its workforce by nearly 15% as it “prioritizes AI-powered products and capabilities.” The “visual discovery engine” disclosed its...
Altcoins Hyperliquid, Pump.fun Post Double-Digit Weekly Gains as Bitcoin Nears $90K
In brief Bitcoin’s range-bound price action is triggering a classic capital rotation into high-beta altcoins. A falling U.S. Dollar Index is reinforcing expectations for looser...