Circle shares rise 4% as Polymarket-driven USDC growth prompts analyst upgrade
This post was originally published on this site. Shares of Circle (CRCL) rose 4% Wednesday after Japanese finance giant Mizuho upgraded the stock to neutral, pointing to a surge in…
The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub
This post was originally published on this site. U.K. officials have said they expect banks to treat all businesses fairly, including crypto services providers, as part of the government’s ambition…
Coinbase opposition won’t stymie U.S. crypto market structure bill, HSBC says
This post was originally published on this site. Coinbase’s (COIN) decision to end support for U.S. market structure legislation won’t derail the process, investment bank HSBC said, suggesting that while…
The Protocol: Ethereum to roll out new AI agents standard soon
This post was originally published on this site. Network News ETHEREUM’S NEW AI AGENT STANDARD: Ethereum developers are preparing to roll out ERC-8004, a new standard designed to help software…
UK Court of Appeal Rules that RuneScape Gold is Property in $750K Theft Case
This post was originally published on this site. In brief A UK judge has ruled that virtual gold in RuneScape can be viewed as property within the scope of criminal…
Top Wall Street Firms Met With SEC Crypto Task Force to Discuss DeFi Concerns
This post was originally published on this site. In brief Wall Street heavyweights met with the SEC Tuesday to discuss potential concerns with the agency’s crypto agenda. A top securities…
Fidelity to Enter Stablecoin Market With Ethereum-Based ‘Digital Dollar’
This post was originally published on this site. Fidelity Investments will expand its digital asset offerings with plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD),…
South Dakota Lawmaker Takes Second Stab at Launching State Bitcoin Reserve
This post was originally published on this site. In brief Representative Logan Manhart submitted a bill to introduce Bitcoin holdings into the state’s investment funds this week. Manhart’s move comes…
UK Regulator Bans Coinbase Ads Over Cost-of-Living Messaging
This post was originally published on this site. In brief The ASA upheld 35 complaints against Coinbase’s August 2024 campaign featuring satirical ads about housing costs, living expenses, and wage…
Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High in 2025, With Russian Stablecoin Playing Key Role: TRM Labs
This post was originally published on this site. In brief Illicit crypto activity hit a record $158 billion in 2025, up 145% year over year, according to a new TRM…