Democrats Win US Senate And House After Midterms, Bitcoin Drops Below...
Democrats win control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterms, Bitcoin briefly falls to $75,700, stock futures tumble and crypto regulation faces uncertainty.
New Jersey Lifts Coinbase Staking Ban After Three Years
New Jersey lifts its three-year Coinbase staking ban and withdraws a $5 million penalty, bringing crypto staking rewards closer to returning for residents.
South Korea Calls Emergency Crypto Meeting After $6.3 Billion Binance...
South Korea summons major crypto exchanges for emergency security checks after the $6.3 billion Binance hack and growing concerns over AI-powered cyberattacks.
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China Signs Digital Yuan Deal With Oman
China and Oman sign a $4.2 billion currency swap and digital payment cooperation deal, expanding Beijing's digital yuan ambitions across the Gulf region.
Bank of England Signals No Rush on Digital Pound Plans
The Bank of England sees no urgency to launch a digital pound, favoring private stablecoins as it prepares to decide the project's future in 2026.
Bank of Korea Expands CBDC Pilot Ahead of September Launch
South Korea is preparing the next phase of its CBDC project, expanding participation to nine banks while introducing larger wallet limits and new real-world payment features.
European Central Bank Selects 36 Firms for Digital Euro Payments Pilot
The ECB has selected 36 banks and fintech firms to participate in a 2027 digital euro pilot as preparations for a CBDC continue.
Russia Set for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September
Russia says its long-awaited digital ruble is ready for nationwide adoption. Major banks and retailers are expected to begin accepting the central bank digital currency (CBDC) from September 1, marking a major milestone in the country's digital payments s
US Congress Sends Anti-CBDC Housing Bill to President Trump for Final...
The U.S. Congress has officially sent the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to President Donald Trump, with the legislation containing a major provision that would block the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through the en
South Carolina Signs Pro-Crypto & Anti-CBDC Bill Into Law
South Carolina has officially enacted a sweeping crypto-friendly law that protects self-custody rights, supports Bitcoin mining, and blocks the use of a U.S. central bank digital currency at the state level.
US Senate Moves to Block CBDC With Ban in Major Housing Bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan amendment that temporarily blocks the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency.
Norway’s Central Bank Hits Pause on CBDC plan
Norway’s central bank says the payment system already works just fine - so a CBDC can wait.
Pakistan Reaffirms Push for Crypto Regulation
Pakistan doubles down on crypto regulation, meeting Binance leadership as it moves toward a structured, transparent digital-asset framework.
Israel Tightens Stablecoin Control
Israel moves to crack down on private stablecoin issuers as it prepares to roll out the digital shekel in 2026.
Russia Begins Accepting Digital Ruble for Federal Budget Payments
Russia sets a firm 2026 start date for digital ruble budget payments, marking its biggest state-level CBDC shift yet.
