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Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack
9.5.2026
Judge Margaret Garnett allowed frozen exploit funds on Arbitrum to move to Aave, but the legal freeze follows the assets as terrorism plaintiffs continue their claim
Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday
9.5.2026
The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14
SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance
8.5.2026
The SEC chair linked the rise of AI-powered financial systems with growing demand for blockchain-based market infrastructure and automated settlement
Kraken parent goes for the OCC charter in bid to become a federal crypto bank
8.5.2026
Payward’s application would add a federally regulated trust company to the Kraken group’s existing Wyoming bank charter and Fed master account
Stablecoins have their 'permission slip.' Now comes the hard part.
8.5.2026
Executives from MoonPay, Ripple and Paxos said at Consensus Miami 2026 that regulation has accelerated stablecoin adoption, but infrastructure, privacy and distribution remain major hurdles
Tether executive warns the 2026 midterms could have 'seismic impact' on crypto industry
7.5.2026
Jesse Spiro, Head of Government Affairs at Tether, said at Consensus Miami 2026 that the midterms will be a key test for whether crypto’s recent policy gains in Washington can survive politically
Nasdaq's president says the SEC’s new crypto stance is letting markets 'build' again
7.5.2026
Nasdaq’s Tal Cohen said a friendlier SEC is giving crypto firms and exchanges room to experiment with tokenization and digital market infrastructure
U.S. Bitcoin Reserve update coming in 'next few weeks," White House adviser says
6.5.2026
White House digital-assets adviser Patrick Witt cited a recent exploit involving assets held by the U.S. Marshals as proof federal crypto holdings need safeguarding
White House targets July 4 for Clarity Act passage, says crypto adviser Patrick Witt
6.5.2026
The executive director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets said the Senate Banking Committee hearing will happen this month on market structure. bill
Eric Trump takes shot at JPMorgan rethinking bitcoin after 'crapping' on asset
6.5.2026
The U.S. president's son, who co-founded American Bitcoin, said there's been a turnaround from traditional institutional firms now embracing bitcoin
Bermuda pushes stablecoin payments with USDC airdrop as it courts crypto firms, regulators
6.5.2026
Premier David Burt said Bermuda's "onchain economy" plan aims to bring stablecoins into everyday commerce
Crypto bill won't move without a ban on officials' industry ties, says U.S. Senator Gillibrand
6.5.2026
The Democratic lawmaker has been a negotiator for the Clarity Act, and one of the final sticking points is the crypto constraint on officials, including the president
Crypto custodian Taurus moves straight into EU capital markets with MiFID license in Cyprus
6.5.2026
The license allows the firm to offer tokenized financial instruments to EU banks as well as secondary trading for tokenized bonds, fund shares, equities, and structured products
North Korea terror victims escalate fight to seize $71 million from Aave hack
6.5.2026
In a 30-page response filed Tuesday, attorneys for victims of three North Korea terrorism cases reframed the April 18 Aave hack as fraud rather than theft — a distinction that could give the attackers legal title to the borrowed crypto
Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists
6.5.2026
Speakers point to complexity, poor user experience and lack of transparency as key obstacles for mainstream users
Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami
5.5.2026
The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment
5.5.2026
The crypto market structure Clarity Act needs to get to its next step, a Senate hearing, this month to have a reasonable chance, Garlinghouse said
From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C.
5.5.2026
Jacob Smagula previously worked on the government affairs team at bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently on the policy team at the DeFi Education Fund
DeFi lender Aave asks court to block $71 million crypto seizure tied to North Korea claims
5.5.2026
The filing challenges a New York restraining notice that froze ETH on Arbitrum after the rsETH exploit, with Aave arguing the funds belong to users, not North Korea judgment creditors
Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit
4.5.2026
World Liberty alleged that Sun engaged in short-selling, straw purchases and defamation