Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly considering launching his own cryptocurrency upon release from prison, according to accounts from a former inmate who shared details of their conversations. Bankman-Fried,…
Ethereum is battling to reclaim the $2,000 psychological level as large holders aggressively accumulate during the recent pullback. As of June 17, 2026, ETH trades around $1,780, showing resilience amid…
Illinois has become the first U.S. state to impose a transaction-based tax on cryptocurrency purchases and sales, effective July 1, 2026. Under the new law, signed by Governor JB Pritzker…
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned that Nigeria’s rapid adoption of stablecoins is increasingly challenging the country’s monetary policy framework and foreign exchange controls. In a new report released on…
Circle Internet Financial minted 1 billion USDC on the Solana blockchain on June 16, 2026, contributing to a record weekly issuance of approximately $3.5 billion across major networks. The large…
Robinhood Markets has announced it will cut approximately 10% of its full-time workforce, impacting around 290 employees, as part of a broader restructuring effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency.…
Canadian payments technology company Nuvei has agreed to acquire Payoneer Global in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $2.75 billion. The transaction, announced on June 15, 2026, will combine Nuvei’s…
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, has hit a serious roadblock in the Senate despite clearing the Banking Committee in May 2026. The comprehensive…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a comprehensive ban on social media access for children under 16 in the UK, describing it as bold action to protect young people from…
Trump family-backed stablecoin USD1 took a prominent role at UFC Freedom 250, as World Liberty Financial (WLFI) funded a $250,000 Performance of the Night bonus pool paid out in the…
