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Hester Peirce, the SEC's 'Crypto Mom,' Resigns Effective October 2
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as 'Crypto Mom,' resigns effective Oct. 2 after eight years, plans to teach at Regent University.
CFTC Files $950 Million Lawsuit Against Cash FX for Alleged Forex Fraud
The CFTC has filed a $950 million lawsuit against Cash FX for running a fraudulent forex scheme involving cryptocurrency, misappropriating participant funds.
Georgia Woman Loses $4,900 to Cryptocurrency Scam Linked to Fake Jury Duty Threat
A Georgia woman lost $4,900 in a Bitcoin ATM scam after being threatened with arrest over missed jury duty. Learn about rising crypto fraud tactics.
SEC Offers Guidance on Classifying Staking Tokens as Digital Assets
The SEC clarifies when staking tokens may avoid securities rules, discussing the classification of digital tools and issuer responsibilities.
Mastermind of $2.6 Million Crypto Theft Operated from Prison, Say Prosecutors
A cybercriminal orchestrated a $2.6M cryptocurrency heist while in prison, facing serious charges for organizing sophisticated thefts.
Vietnamese Man Faces Charges for Laundering $16 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A Vietnamese national faces charges for laundering $16M in a 'pig butchering' crypto scam, highlighting the rise of sophisticated online fraud.
Concerns Mount Over Germany's Proposed 50% Tax Scheme on Crypto Assets
Circle's Patrick Hansen criticizes Germany's proposed 50% crypto tax on users lacking purchase documentation, warning it unfairly targets retail investors.
Summer Mersinger Resigns as CEO of Blockchain Association Following Legislative Setbacks
Former CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger will leave the Blockchain Association post CLARITY vote failure, effective Oct. 16, signaling organizational shifts.
Crypto Market Sentiment for 2026-09-25
The cryptocurrency market shows neutral to positive sentiment, driven by Ethena's market expansion and increased crypto adoption in travel.
Cosmos Hub Successfully Secures 1.23 Million ATOM After Neutron Governance Breach
Cosmos Hub secures 1.23 million ATOM after a Neutron governance attack halted the network, ensuring user funds remain unaffected. Details on recovery efforts inside.
Circle Foundation Unveils Grants for UNDP and WFP to Explore Stablecoin Payment Solutions
Circle Foundation provides grants to UNDP and WFP to support trials of digital payments and stablecoins for humanitarian and development efforts.
Concerns Grow Over Crypto Tax Forms As Many US Investors Face Documentation Issues
A survey reveals that 1 in 5 US crypto investors are unsure about the accuracy of their 1099-DA tax forms amidst incomplete reporting by exchanges.
Understanding the Financial Dynamics of Stablecoins and Treasury Yields
Explore how stablecoins like USDC and USDT utilize interest from Treasury reserves for issuer profit, rather than passing yields to holders.
Strategy Proposes Daily Dividends for Preferred Shares, Setting a New Industry Standard
Strategy seeks to change U.S. preferred stock dividends to accrue daily, enhancing volatility management and liquidity for STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD.
Investigation Uncovers Safari Vulnerability Threatening iPhone Crypto Security
SlowMist investigates a potential iPhone Safari attack that could expose crypto information, but no confirmed thefts have been documented yet.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Reports Bitcoin Holdings in Annual Financial Disclosure
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's financial disclosure reveals he holds Bitcoin valued between $16,000 and $65,000 in a Coinbase wallet.
Ethena Expands USDe’s Backing Strategy with Tokenized U.S. Equities
Ethena expands USDe's funding model by introducing tokenized U.S. equities and equity perpetual futures into its basis trading strategy.
Understanding the Impact of Bitcoin's Quarterly Options Expiry: What's Really at Stake?
Bitcoin options worth $16.1 billion expired today, but the actual transactions remain unclear amid complex contract settlements.
Japan's EJPY Stablecoin Initiative: Toshiba and 25 Firms Test New Payment Solutions
Toshiba joins 25 firms in Japan’s EJPY stablecoin trial, testing applications for payments and remittances using innovative blockchain technology.
Key Considerations for Retail Traders When Choosing a Multi-Asset Trading Platform in 2026
Discover key features retail traders should prioritize in multi-asset trading platforms, including product structure, costs, and execution quality for 2026.
