Bitcoin (BTC) neared $66,000 at Friday’s Wall Street open as analysis called US inflation trends “objectively unsustainable.” Key points: Bitcoin drops further on oil-supply woes as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. BTC price performance is set to seal its sixth straight month of

Bitcoin (BTC) neared $66,000 at Friday’s Wall Street open as analysis called US inflation trends “objectively unsustainable.” Key points: Bitcoin drops further on oil-supply woes as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. BTC price performance is set to seal its sixth straight month of

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s core backers have stepped up after a string of clever thefts that empty users’ wallets in seconds. A new link between the Ethereum Foundation and Security Alliance, known as SEAL, aims to

_Ethereum Foundation supports SEAL to disrupt wallet drainers, funding research to protect Ethereum users from address poisoning and theft._ The Ethereum Foundation has partnered with the Security Alliance to strengthen defenses against wallet drainers targeting Ethereum users. The

The Ethereum Foundation sponsors SEAL to combat theft and launches a security plan exceeding $1 trillion. Funds dedicated engineers to collaborate with SEAL. Creates a security dashboard tracking six dimensions: user experience, smart contracts, infrastructure, consensus, monitoring, governance. Total scam thefts amount to $1 billion, expected to drop to $84 million by 2025, reaching a new low.

_Consumer protection agency CASE unveils six-figure advertising effort to urge senators to seal stablecoin loophole ahead of White House meeting with crypto executives. _ This week, a consumer watchdog group initiated a six-figure advertising campaign. The message of CASE for America has a U.S.

U.S. Community Banks Join Forces to Block Stablecoin Yield Loophole, Core Legislation on $6.6 Trillion Deposits (Background: Are Stablecoins Considered Cash? Post-Genius Act, Stablecoin Accounting Rules May Be Adjusted) (Additional Context: U.S. Banking Industry Joins to Resist the "Genius Act," Making Stablecoins a Target for Old Guard Interests) Table of Contents Cracks After the "GENIUS Act" Community Banks' Survival Alarm Silicon Valley's Counterattack and Geopolitical Strategies Final Legislative Battle: Who Can Seal the Backdoor U.S. Bankers Association (ABA) and the Community Bankers Council yesterday (6th) sent a joint letter to the Senate, demanding that the upcoming "Crypto Market Structure Act" close the loophole allowing stablecoins to indirectly pay interest through exchanges. This battle over $6.6 trillion in deposits has quickly raised the temperature of financial regulation in Washington.

The Security Alliance (SEAL) processed around 1,800 support requests in 2025, reflecting both its growing role in crypto security and a resurgence in attacks. The year saw significant incidents like the $1.4 billion Bybit hack and a rise in physical attacks. SEAL urges users to prioritize security measures.

Despite naturally qualifying for the ongoing ISO 20022 global messaging standard roll-out, Ripple’s (XRP) integration with SWIFT is still hanging in the air. Recent calls for collaboration by SWIFT’s officials give XRP, HBAR, XLM & similar DLT chains an advantage over smaller altcoin counterparts, b

Michael S. Selig officially takes over the CFTC, declaring the end of the "enforcement as regulation" era and laying down new rules for the U.S. crypto market. (Previous summary: The U.S. CFTC announced the approval of BTC, ETH, and USDC as margin and collateral for derivatives contracts) (Background information: U.S. CFTC: Federal-level "spot crypto market" officially launched, Bitcoin and Ethereum will trade alongside gold) Table of Contents From legal clerks to regulatory hubs Core policy: Principle-oriented and legislative acceleration Power vacuum and rapid case formation window The regulatory turning point that the market is anticipating Washington is shrouded in cold winds, but on December 22, a rare warmth enveloped the CFTC headquarters. Michael S. Selig raised his right hand under the watchful eyes of everyone and received the seal of the 16th chairman, concluding.