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Cypherpunk values are dying, but they’re 'Not Dead Yet'
18.12.2025
The values that are baked into the foundations of crypto — privacy, self-sovereignty, decentralization — are eroding, and we’re running out of time to address the problem
Flood of new crypto ETPs expected in 2026, says Bitwise
18.12.2025
Streamlined SEC approval is a key factor behind that prediction, but Bloomberg’s James Seyffart warned many of the products will struggle to survive
U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity
18.12.2025
In its ongoing series of staff statements to illuminate the regulator's view on crypto matters, the Securities and Exchange Commission touched on broker custody
Tokenized stocks may be onchain, but the SEC still wants the keys
18.12.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission outlined how tokenized equities can exist inside US market safeguards, favoring broker-led custody over crypto-native self-custody
SEC Pushes Regulatory Progress With Broker-Dealer Crypto Custody Clarity
18.12.2025
The SEC outlined how broker-dealers can legally custody crypto asset securities under existing customer protection rules, offering long-awaited clarity on possession, control, and risk management while signaling tighter safeguards for digital assets. SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Custody Standards...
Coinbase gets nod from Indian regulators to acquire CoinDCX stake
17.12.2025
The regulatory approval followed an October notice from Coinbase saying that the exchange would be investing an undisclosed amount into the Indian exchange
Jito Foundation to return to US amid 'clearer rules' for digital assets
17.12.2025
Jito Labs' CEO said the foundation was forced offshore due to hostile regulators under the previous SEC leadership
Bitcoin $70K flush would reset cycle, not confirm new bear market: Analyst
17.12.2025
The likelihood of a Bitcoin correction to $70,000 has increased, but one analyst said the price drop would confirm a macroeconomic reset, rather than the start of a new bear market
Major Web3 Investor Shima Capital Shuts Down Following SEC Fraud Claims
17.12.2025
Shima Capital is shutting down after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused founder Yida Gao of inflating his track record to defraud investors. Founder Departure and Fund Resignation Shima Capital, once one of the most prolific early-stage investors in the Web3 space, has begun a formal...
Most Influential: Paul Atkins
17.12.2025
Under Atkins’ leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undergone a near-complete reversal of the way it regulates crypto
Former SEC counsel explains what it takes to make RWAs compliant
17.12.2025
The SEC’s changing approach to crypto is supporting RWA growth, but jurisdictional and yield constraints continue to limit compliant models
SEC lawsuit puts Shima Capital’s future in question as wind-down message surfaces
17.12.2025
Screenshots of an email shared online purportedly show founder Yida Gao stepping down as managing director of Shima Capital and outlining plans for an orderly wind-down of the fund
Shima Capital Shuts Down After SEC Lawsuit Against Its Founder
17.12.2025
Key Highlights The SEC charged Shima Capital and founder Yida Gao with fraud for raising over $169 million…
Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe
17.12.2025
Aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4's Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app.
Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise
17.12.2025
The number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen
SEC ends probe into Aave after four years, CEO says
16.12.2025
According to a letter posted by the protocol’s founder and CEO, the US agency does “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave
SEC Closes Four-Year Investigation Into Aave Protocol; Will Price Rebound?
16.12.2025
AAVE price faces major support breakdown amid the formation of an inverted flag pattern. The U.S. SEC has…
Ronin and ZKsync’s onchain metrics fell the most in 2025
16.12.2025
Some of last year’s hottest blockchains saw the steepest declines in onchain activity after viral moments failed to drive sustained growth
Visa launches USDC settlement for US banks on Solana blockchain
16.12.2025
Visa launched USDC settlement for US financial institutions, starting with Cross River and Lead Bank on Solana, with a wider rollout planned for 2026
Political tokens played key role in memecoin boom and bust: CoinGecko
16.12.2025
Election-linked speculation and viral political tokens reshaped memecoins in 2024 before confidence unraveled in early 2025, CoinGecko data shows