Coinbase and BVNK Cancel $2 Billion Acquisition Deal

Coinbase and stablecoin startup BVNK have reportedly parted ways on a $2 billion acquisition deal that would have been among the largest crypto company deals ever and would’ve significantly expanded Coinbase’s institutional stablecoin offering. Fortune reported on Tuesday that the decision was mutual, but it isn’t clear why the parties sought to cancel the deal. … Read more

XRP Lawyer Once Again Aims for US Senate Seat in 2026

John Deaton, a lawyer who advocates for XRP holders and ran against Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in the 2024 US election, is making another bid for Congress. At a Monday event in Worcester, Massachusetts, Deaton announced that he would run for US Senate again in 2026, this time attempting to unseat Democratic Senator Ed Markey. … Read more

BTC ‘Wave III’ Setup Hints at $200K Rally Ahead: Analyst

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Wave III expansion could drive prices toward $200,000 to $240,000. The long-term structure remains bullish despite flat futures market activity in Q4. US economic rebound and risk-on sentiment may fuel Bitcoin’s next rally. Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term price structure is showing renewed strength as analysts anticipate the next phase of its parabolic expansion. … Read more

Prospective CFTC Chair to Face Hearing after Trump Pulls First Pick

Michael Selig, currently serving as chief counsel for the crypto task force at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, will face questioning from senators next week in a hearing to consider his nomination as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On Tuesday, the US Senate Agriculture Committee updated its calendar to include Selig’s … Read more

Prospective CFTC Chair to Face Hearing after Trump Pulls First Pick

Michael Selig, currently serving as chief counsel for the crypto task force at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, will face questioning from senators next week in a hearing to consider his nomination as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On Tuesday, the US Senate Agriculture Committee updated its calendar to include Selig’s … Read more

Three Years After FTX collapse, Crypto Industry Still Feeling the Impact

When FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11, 2022, it sent shockwaves throughout the crypto world, erasing billions in market liquidity and shattering confidence in centralized exchanges. The dramatic collapse became a turning point for the digital asset industry, triggering calls for stronger transparency and reactions from regulators. Three years after the exchange’s collapse, transparency … Read more

XRP Lawyer Once Again Aims for US Senate Seat in 2026

John Deaton, a lawyer who advocates for XRP holders and ran against Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in the 2024 US election, is making another bid for Congress. At a Monday event in Worcester, Massachusetts, Deaton announced that he would run for US Senate again in 2026, this time attempting to unseat Democratic Senator Ed Markey. … Read more

ClearToken Gains FCA Approval for Crypto Settlement System

ClearToken, a digital asset clearing and settlement company, has received approval from UK regulators to launch a system for settling crypto and stablecoin transactions — a move that underscores the country’s push to expand oversight of digital finance. The company announced Tuesday that it had received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate … Read more

VCI Global to Acquire $100M in OOB Tokens, joins Tether-Backed OOBIT

Malaysia-based VCI Global (Nasdaq: VCIG) has announced plans to acquire $100 million in OOB tokens and oversee the digital treasury of OOBIT, a Singapore-based crypto payments platform launched in 2017. According to a Tuesday announcement, Tether will become the largest shareholder in VCI Global through its stake in OOBIT. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, CMCC Global … Read more

ETH’s $200B Tokenization Wave Lines Up Next Parabolic Rise

Key takeaways: Ethereum currently hosts $201 billion in tokenized assets, which is nearly two-thirds of the global total of $314 billion. Institutional growth led by BlackRock and Fidelity has driven a 2,000% surge in onchain fund AUM since 2024. ETH exchange supply hit a yearly low, hinting at investor accumulation and a stronger market floor. … Read more