Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA
The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across Europe.
Policy
Senate Republicans Making Plea to Get on With Stablecoin Debate
Once-allied Democrats continue to drag their heels on the first big crypto bill, leaving a key vote in doubt as GOP Majority Leader Thune calls for action.
OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers’ Crypto Assets Held in Custody
A new policy directive from the U.S. regulator of national banks says the institutions can also outsource crypto custody and execution to outside parties.
Coinbase’s SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
On the U.S. exchange’s online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it’s illuminating some internal SEC discussions.
Senate Democrat Says He’s Looking Into Trump’s Crypto Businesses
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote letters to Trump-affiliated business executives, asking about their ownership and investment structure.
Leading House Dem Will Block Crypto Market Structure Bill Hearing
Rep. Maxine Waters said she is concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s increasing crypto ties.
Samourai Wallet’s Lawyers Say Prosecution Suppressed Critical Evidence, Call for Dismissal
Before SDNY prosecutors filed charges in the case, FinCEN told them that Samourai Wallet didn’t meet the definition of a money transmitting business.
U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Unveiled by House Lawmakers
As a successor to the so-called FIT21 bill in the last session, the committee chairs in the House have released a discussion draft of a market structure bill.
Arizona Governor Calls Crypto an ‘Untested Investment,’ Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill
The bill, Senate Bill 1025, aimed to create a digital assets reserve managed by the state.
IRS’ Crypto Leads Are Leaving the Agency After Accepting DOGE Deals
The pair took voluntary resignation offers and left their positions after only a little more than a year of government service, according to two people.