SEC Chair Atkins Reaffirms Commitment to Project Crypto: ‘We Aim to Promote Innovation’
Simply put SEC Chair Paul Atkins has revealed a significant shift in the approach to cryptocurrency regulation, aiming to move away from strict enforcement and instead foster innovation. He has introduced Project Crypto, designed to make the U.S. more appealing to crypto businesses by offering tailored disclosures, exemptions, and safe spaces for various crypto-related activities […]
Illinois governor criticizes Trump’s ‘crypto supporters’ during bill signing
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Criticizes Trump Over Crypto Policies On Monday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized US President Donald Trump while signing two new bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency in the state. He mentioned that while Trump’s administration was busy letting “code brothers” shape federal policies, Illinois was focused on protecting investors and consumers. State-level […]
SEC delays decisions on crypto ETFs for Truth Social, Solana, and XRP.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on three prominent Cryptocurrency Exchange Transaction Funds (ETFs), pushing the screening deadline to October. According to a notice filed on August 18th, the new decision dates have been set for October 8th for NYSE Arca’s Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, October 16th for 21Shares’ […]
Understanding crypto trading: A beginner’s guide with steps to follow
Statista Market Insights reports a significant rise in cryptocurrency trading, jumping from 100 million to 900 million users in a brief span of five years. Interestingly, around 40 million fresh faces are expected to join the market by 2025. Despite the plethora of influencers urging people to “Buy now!” and hailing the next big token, […]
The Effects of Crypto 401ks on Investors
On August 7, the Trump administration took fresh steps to promote the adoption and utilization of cryptocurrency within the broader financial landscape. New executive orders direct the Labor Department to facilitate access to alternative investments in employer-sponsored defined contribution plans, such as 401(k)s. The 401(k) market is substantial, valued at about $12 trillion, and the […]
Banks Claim Fintech and Crypto are Attempting to ‘Mislead’ Trump
Fintech Firms Push Back Against Major Banks The U.S. banking sector has responded to fintech companies by sending a letter to President Trump, claiming these companies are “misleading” the administration and benefiting from policies maintained from the Biden era. A coalition of top fintech, crypto firms, and venture capitalists urged Trump to compel banks to […]
SharpLink’s stock declines 12% due to second-quarter crypto losses.
Sharplink Gaming Reports Significant Loss in Q2 2025 Sharplink Gaming, which ranks as the second largest online gaming company with the Department of Treasury, has revealed a net loss of $103 million for the second quarter of 2025. This is quite the shift from a much smaller loss of $500,000 during the same period in […]
Positive $1bn IPO drives weekly crypto fundraising: Here are three additional crypto firms planning public offerings.
Crypto Exchange Bruisch Makes Debut Crypto Company has entered a challenging yet swift market landscape. On Wednesday, the crypto exchange Bruisch, backed by Peter Thiel, officially launched, raising an impressive $1.1 billion. Its stock price soared by 228% to reach $118, resulting in a market capitalization of $10 billion within its first trading day. This […]
Crypto and fintech leaders urge Trump to prohibit bank fees for customer information
Executives from the crypto and fintech sectors have urged US President Donald Trump to intervene against banks imposing fees for access to customer data, arguing that this limits consumer choices. In a letter sent to Trump on Wednesday, they accused him of siding with large banks that impose high ‘account access’ fees, which hinder consumers […]
Crypto and Fintech Ask Trump to Eliminate Bank Data Access Charges
Fintech and Crypto Companies Urge Trump to Halt Data Fees On Wednesday, leading fintech and cryptocurrency firms called on President Donald Trump to intervene against American banks imposing fees for accessing customer data. Among those voicing concerns were fintech platform Robinhood, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, part of a larger coalition […]