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Crypto on Trial: The $5.5 Billion Pump.fun, Solana & RICO Lawsuit That Could Redefine On‑Chain Liability
In one of the most consequential legal battles in the history of decentralized finance, a sprawling class‑action lawsuit has now fully unfolded in a federal courtroom in Manhattan, accusing the memecoin launchpad Pump.fun and key players in the Solana ecosystem of running what plaintiffs characteriz
U.S. Introduces Bipartisan SAFE Act to Fight Crypto Scams
A new bipartisan bill aimed at cracking down on cryptocurrency fraud has just been introduced in the U.S. Senate, signaling a major push by lawmakers to tackle escalating scams in the digital asset space. The legislation, known as the SAFE Act (Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryp
YouTube Enables PYUSD Stablecoin Payouts for U.S. Creators in Crypto Milestone
In a quiet but potentially game-changing update, YouTube has started allowing eligible U.S. creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, marking one of the most mainstream use cases yet for crypto-based earnings. Crypto Just Entered the Creator Economy In a move that blends digital con
Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison After $40 Billion Crypto Collapse
In a decisive ruling, a U.S. federal judge sentenced the former crypto executive behind Terra’s dramatic crash to a lengthy prison term, highlighting the legal consequences of widespread investor harm. From Crypto Prominence to Criminal Conviction Do Kwon, the South Korean co-founder and former CEO
Stripe-Backed Tempo Opens Testnet with Mastercard and UBS in Tow
In a bold push to redefine blockchain-based payments, Stripe-backed Tempo has officially launched its public testnet, enlisting global financial giants like Mastercard and UBS to trial the next generation of stablecoin infrastructure. Designed as a payments-first Layer 1 blockchain, Tempo is taking
CZ’s Blockchain Ultimatum: Put Government Spending On-Chain or Stay in the Past
In a provocative statement that’s already sparking global debate, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, has reignited one of the crypto industry’s most radical ambitions: using blockchain technology to expose every dollar of government spending to public scrutiny. His message, del
“Get It Done on Time”: Rep. Steil Presses Regulators to Deliver Stablecoin Rules by July 2026
The clock is ticking for U.S. financial regulators. In a pointed exchange during a recent hearing, Representative Bryan Steil urged agencies to meet the looming July 2026 deadline for implementing the new stablecoin law passed earlier this year. For the crypto industry, that deadline may determine w
China Ramps Up Crypto Crackdown, Targets Stablecoins as Threat to Financial Stability
China is once again tightening its grip on crypto, and this time, stablecoins are in the crosshairs. In a newly issued statement, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) vowed to intensify its crackdown on virtual currencies, citing mounting concerns over the systemic risks posed by stablecoins. This lat
Securitize Breaks New Ground: EU Greenlights Blockchain-Based Securities Exchange on Avalanche
In a major development for the future of digital finance, Securitize has secured approval from European regulators to launch a fully regulated tokenized trading and settlement system using blockchain infrastructure. The move positions Securitize as the first entity authorized to run a DLT-powered se
Robinhood’s Big Move: How Prediction Markets Are Powering Its 2026 Ambitions
From Meme Stocks to Macro Bets Robinhood, long associated with the meme stock craze and democratized retail trading, is quietly pivoting toward something far more consequential: prediction markets. What began in 2025 as a low-profile rollout of binary event contracts has exploded into a full-fledged
Senators Open Probe into Trump‑Linked Crypto Venture Amid Sanctions Concerns
When a high-profile crypto project tied to the Trump family comes under scrutiny for alleged links to sanctioned state actors, the event signals more than a regulatory inquiry, it shines a spotlight on the collision of politics, crypto and national security. What Happened A pair of U.S. Senators
Coinbase Unveils Token‑Sale Platform with Tough New “Anti‑Flipper” Rules
In a move that signals both innovation and caution in the crypto industry, Coinbase has launched a new token‑sale platform designed to give retail investors early access to tokens while putting strict guardrails in place to curb speculative flipping. The first offering on the platform will be the to