The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

Sony’s own bank (yes, really) is about to introduce a crypto coin to let you buy PlayStation games

Someone somewhere is happy about this, I guess.

Destructoid · Jul 12

Trump has made a fortune with his crypto empire as other lost out – he called it a ‘scam’ in 2021

IN FOCUS: Josh Marcus breaks down how the president and his family have cashed in on crypto while thousands of their investors were left feeling duped

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Elizabeth Warren Calls out Trump's Crypto Profit, Dogecoin Activity Surges and More: This Week in Crypto

The week was filled with exciting news from the world of cryptocurrencies. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories from the week that you might have missed.

Benzinga · Jul 12

Coinbase's Top Lawyer Is Leaving Right Before the Biggest Vote in Crypto History

Paul Grewal spent six years as Coinbase's chief legal officer, took the company public, and beat the SEC in a case that could have gutted the entire US crypto industry.

International Business Times · Jul 11

'Crypto is haram': Pakistan's leading cleric issues fatwa against digital currency

A leading Pakistani cleric has declared cryptocurrency trading "haram" under Islamic law, issuing a fatwa that comes as the government moves to regulate and promote the country's virtual assets sector.

The Times of India · Jul 11

Kraken Wants AI to Watch Markets, Build Portfolios and Find Your Next Crypto Trade— Like a 'Well-Informed Best Friend'

Kraken is rebuilding its app around agentic trading, a move the crypto exchange believes could redefine competition among digital asset platforms.

Benzinga · Jul 11

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 despite ETF outflows; crypto market remains resilient

Bitcoin held near $64,000 despite significant ETF outflows on July 9. Major altcoins experienced mixed performance, with some falling and others rising. The global crypto market capitalization saw a slight increase to two trillion dollars. Analysts noted Bitcoin needs to close above $64,000 to reach higher resistance levels. Market sentiment…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

UAE investor who bought half of Trump crypto firm gets green light to buy US AI chips as critics slam ‘corrupt deal’

One expert warned that allowing these items into the UAE is a ‘massive national security risk’ because China could steal the technology

The Independent UK · Jul 11

What are the rules on political donations and gifts in the UK?

Mega-donors are coming under scrutiny with growing calls for donations cap beyond those from overseas investors

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Circle shares surge 13% on getting regulatory approval to set up US trust bank

Circle secured final regulatory approval from the OCC for its national trust bank. This allows the stablecoin issuer to manage its own reserves and client crypto assets. The charter places Circle's bank under direct federal supervision by the OCC. Digital asset firms are increasingly seeking traditional financial services and banking…

The Economic Times · Jul 10