Ethereum Co-Founder Reaffirms Backing for Roman Storm, Emphasizing the Importance of Privacy
The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked.
BNY Introduces Innovative Tokenized Deposits as Traditional Finance Embraces Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
The service is available for institutional clients through an in-house permissioned blockchain, BNY said on Friday.
BNY Launches Innovative Tokenized Deposit Service to Enhance Payments and Collateral Management
BNY launched a tokenized deposit service on Jan. 9, enabling blockchain based payments and collateral for institutional clients.
Ripple Gains FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Growth in the UK Market
Ripple has secured approval from the UK’s top financial regulator, clearing the way for an expansion of its platform in the country.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Leaders Support Legislation to Prohibit Elected Officials from Betting on Political Prediction Markets
Thirty Democrats are rallying behind a bill that would block elected officials from waging politically related bets on prediction markets.
Babylon Staking Code Vulnerability Threatens to Delay Block Production
A newly discovered vulnerability may enable malicious validators to omit the hash field when posting blocks, leading to validator crashes and slowing block production.
Zcash Faces Developer Slowdown Amid Continuing Two-Month Decline in ZEC Value
Zcash developer activity has fallen to its lowest level since 2021 as a governance dispute weighs on sentiment and ZEC extends a two-month decline.
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Justice as He Opposes Criminalization of Code in Support of Tornado Cash Developer
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin backs Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm as his legal defense fund surpasses $6 million.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Experience Over $1 Billion in Outflows as Early 2026 Trends Shift
After a brief January rebound, US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw heavy redemptions, extending a cautious trend that began after October’s market reset.
South Korea's Supreme Court Rules That Bitcoin Held in Exchanges Can Be Seized
The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices.
UK FCA Set to Launch Crypto Licensing Program for Companies in September 2026
UK crypto businesses must secure FCA authorization well before the crypto regime starts in October 2027 or face transitional restrictions on new services.
Bitcoin ETFs Continue Downward Trend with $400 Million in Outflows
Outflows continue to reflect portfolio rebalancing, profit-taking, and short-term caution amid market consolidation, one analyst noted.