Celsius Estate Files Lawsuit Against BitMEX Alleging Market Manipulation and Wrongful Liquidations Seeking Nearly 500 Million Dollars in Damages

The bankruptcy estate of the defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network has initiated a major legal action against five entities associated with the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, alleging a series of fraudulent…

European Central Bank Opens Merchant Applications for Controlled 2027 Digital Euro Pilot, Issuance Contingent on EU Legislation

The European Central Bank (ECB) has initiated a critical phase in the development of its proposed retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) by opening applications for online merchants to participate…

Bipartisan Senate Groups Explore Final Push for CLARITY Act During Lame Duck Session Following Failed Cloture Vote

The United States Senate is currently at a legislative crossroads regarding the future of digital asset regulation, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle weigh a final, high-stakes attempt…

UK Stablecoin Rules Offer Payment Loophole While Tightening Grip on Crypto Lending

HM Treasury has introduced a significant recalibration of its forthcoming regulatory framework for cryptoassets, particularly impacting stablecoins. The recently unveiled Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations…

Zcash Community Backs Major Network Overhaul with Faster Block Times and Preserved Halving Schedule in NU7 Poll

The Zcash ecosystem is preparing for a significant technical transformation following a decisive community sentiment poll that favored a drastic reduction in block times and the preservation of the network’s…

CoinEx Ceases Operations After Nine Years Amidst Declining Revenues and Escalating Compliance Burdens

The cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx announced its impending closure on September 15th, bringing an end to its nine-year operational run. The decision, attributed to a combination of shrinking revenue streams and…

The Evolution of Synthetic Trust in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Economic Shifts and Ethical Imperatives

The global digital landscape is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation as generative artificial intelligence (AI) redefines the mechanisms of human and institutional interaction. At the heart of this shift is…

A House Crypto Tax Overhaul Would Raise an Estimated $500 Million While Easing Taxes on Stablecoin Payments and Small Fees

The House Ways and Means Committee is poised to deliberate on H.R. 10357, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, on September 16th, marking a significant legislative effort to redefine the…

BIS Study Reveals Sixfold Discrepancy in Bitcoin Onchain Transaction Measurements Highlighting Data Complexity in Crypto Ecosystems

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a comprehensive working paper revealing that the perceived transparency of blockchain technology often masks a high degree of measurement uncertainty, with estimates…

India’s Tokenized Bond Pilot Begins with Institutional Issuance, Retail Access Planned for Phase Two

India’s securities regulator has successfully initiated a groundbreaking pilot project, Demat 2.0, which integrates corporate bonds and their cash settlement onto interconnected digital rails. This landmark initiative has already facilitated…