Anchorage Digital Launches Rewards for USDtb USDe
Anchorage Digital Bank partners to become the sole issuer of USDtb, enabling minting and redemption on its platform. #Update #Crypto
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Fed Chair Contender Kevin Hassett Gains Traction
Kevin Hassett is the leading candidate for Fed Chair, indicating possible policy shifts towards aggressive rate cuts favored by President Trump. Announcement expected before Christmas. #Update #Crypto $BTC
AGI Potential Soars with Elon Musk’s Grok 5
Elon Musk estimates a 10% chance for Grok 5 to achieve AGI, leveraging real-time data from X (formerly Twitter) after xAI’s acquisition of the platform. #Update #Crypto $BTC
TON Pulls Back to Key Support at $1.50
$TON pulls back after a rally, indicating declining buyer interest as trading activity sharply declines. Key support is now eyed near $1.50. #Update #Crypto $TON
Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 Upgrade
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, claiming top coding benchmark spot and cutting prices by 67%. Available via API and major platforms. #Update #AI
MoonPay Gains NYDFS Approval for Expansion
MoonPay secures a Limited Purpose Trust Charter from NYDFS, enhancing its crypto services alongside an existing BitLicense, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple in dual regulatory approval. #Update #Legal
Crypto Exchanges Must Establish Reserve Funds
The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) mandates cryptocurrency exchanges to establish a reserve fund to protect users from hacking or asset loss. New rules may also ban insider trading and enhance data storage checks. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Custody Expands with Paxos Fordefi Acquisition
@Paxos has acquired crypto wallet startup Fordefi to enhance custody services, aiming to meet the rising institutional demand for on-chain asset issuance and stablecoin payments. #Update #Crypto
Fed Urges Large Rate Cuts Amid Jobless Surge
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran advocates for significant interest rate cuts amid rising unemployment, suggesting current monetary policy is too restrictive. #Update #Economy
Central Bank Expands Authority Over Web3
The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (6) expands the Central Bank’s authority over Web3, requiring licensing for virtual asset activities by September 2026 or face fines up to $272M. #Update #Legal $BTC $ETH
JPMorgan Debanks Strike CEO Amid Chokepoint Alarm
@JPMorgan has closed the personal accounts of @Strike CEO Jack Mallers, raising concerns about “debanking” in the U.S. amid fears of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Gold Launches on Fed Rate Cut
Spot gold prices rise as markets anticipate an 83% probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Investors position for potential gains. #Update #Finance
Cryptocurrency Tax Rules Clarified in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance and State Tax Service launched the “Taxes Protect” campaign, mandating cryptocurrency traders to declare income and pay a 23% tax by May 1st each year. #Update #Legal
Crypto Exchanges Face Liability Reserve Mandate
Japan’s Financial Services Agency will require digital asset exchanges to hold liability reserves to enhance user protection. #Update #Legal $BTC $ETH