Circle Hits Regulatory Milestone With NYDFS Trust Charter
Key Takeaways Circle secured an NYDFS trust charter, enabling it to issue state-approved stablecoins and offer custody. The NYDFS license validates Circle’s compliance standards, securely positioning USDC in the global market. This state approval follows federal OCC clearance, placing Circle…
Senate Stall on CLARITY Act Puts Crypto’s Biggest 2026 Catalyst at Risk
Bitcoin was trading near $64,650 on July 30, pinned inside the $60,000–$65,000 range it has occupied for months, while JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou delivered a pointed verdict in a fresh client note: declining odds of the Digital Asset Market Clarity…
Circle adds NYDFS trust charter after OCC bank approval
Circle has secured a New York trust charter to expand its state regulatory footprint. Summary Circle has received a New York trust charter from the NYDFS for Circle New York Trust. The approval follows Circle’s recent federal trust bank authorization…
NY Sues Kalshi, Demanding $100K Fine Per Illegal Bet
Key Takeaways New York sued Kalshi for running an unlicensed gambling operation disguised as a prediction market. The state alleges Kalshi bypasses taxes and illegally permits betting by users under 21 years old. New York seeks a ban on Kalshi,…
MicroStrategy Q2 2026: Bitcoin Accumulation Accelerates Despite Accounting Loss
Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, reported a net loss for Q2 2026. The central tension here is this: the headline loss is largely an accounting artifact tied to fair-value movements in its Bitcoin holdings, while the underlying Bitcoin…
Recent Pi Network (PI) Updates, Solana (SOL) Warning, and More: Bits Recap July 31
The key updates and price outlook across PI, SOL, and BTC. The team behind Pi Network set a deadline for its next big upgrade, while Solana’s native token risks plunging to as low as $50. Bitcoin (BTC) may also…
Coinbase Hits Record 10.3% Market Share Despite $359M Loss
Key Takeaways Coinbase’s crypto trading volume market share hit a record 10.3% in Q2 2026, up from 9.1%. Coinbase posted a $359 million net loss as total revenue fell 14% to $1.2 billion. Subscription and services revenue hit a record…
Fintech giant KSNet joins Solana Foundation to trial Solana Pay in South Korea
KSNet has partnered with the Solana Foundation to test blockchain payments and AI-driven transaction systems for South Korea’s financial market. Summary KSNet and the Solana Foundation signed an agreement to test blockchain based payment infrastructure in South Korea. The companies…
DICT Usec: How the eGov PH App Lets You Skip Government Lines and Access Free AI Tools
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For decades, dealing with government agencies in the Philippines meant taking a day off work, filling out identical paper forms,…
Coldcard Mk3 Users Warned of Risk After 594 BTC Swept From 500 Addresses
The company said the latest advisory reflects its early analysis and that a formal technical review will follow. Coinkite, the Canadian company behind the Coldcard hardware wallet, has warned users that Bitcoin funds may be at risk if their…
