Former SWIFT executive denies XRP integration rumors
Former SWIFT Chief Innovation Officer Tom Zschach has rejected online claims that the global financial messaging network plans to integrate or support XRP. Summary Former SWIFT executive Tom Zschach rejected claims that the payment network plans to integrate XRP directly….
New CLARITY Act Draft Could Land Next Week as Senate Faces 60-Vote Test
Key Takeaways Sources say the merged CLARITY Act adds over 70 pages and could drop the week of July 13. The bill needs 60 Senate votes; two Democrats warn unresolved ethics rules could cost their support. Floor action is targeted…
Maczo Highlights Crypto-Ready Gaming for Digital Asset Users
Maczo is highlighting the growing role of digital asset payments in online gaming as more users look for faster, clearer, and more flexible ways to access entertainment platforms. The shift comes as crypto payments continue to move beyond trading and…
Goldman Sachs blocks staff from trading prediction markets tied to elections and finance
Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from trading prediction market contracts tied to the bank, elections, financial markets, macroeconomic data, and geopolitics as companies respond to growing insider trading risks on event-based platforms. Summary Goldman Sachs has barred employees from trading…
Circle Accused by New York and Wisconsin Prosecutors of Hindering USDC Recovery for Scam Victims
Key Takeaways Wisconsin charged Circle over a warrant to seize 381,000 USDC stolen in a crypto romance scam. Circle holds 119 million frozen tokens, with critics noting it earns interest on backing reserves. Circle reached a federal deal to permanently…
[Exclusive] BSP: Crypto-to-Crypto Trading ‘Fits Naturally’ Under SEC; VASP Rule Amendments Planned
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said crypto-to-crypto trading for speculative or investment purposes through an exchange “fits naturally” under the perimeter of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and confirmed it plans to expose amendments to Circular No. 1108,…
Polymarket files three NFA applications for US margin trading
Polymarket has filed three registration applications with the National Futures Association as it seeks to introduce margin trading for U.S. users. Summary Polymarket filed three NFA registration applications as it seeks to offer margin trading in the U.S. The platform…
Bitdeer Invests $36 Million in First US Sealminer Factory as Bitcoin Mining Margins Stay Tight
Key Takeaways Bitdeer is building a $36M Nevada plant to produce 10,000 Sealminer units monthly by 2026. Sealminer efficiency targets weak mining margins as hashprice stays near historic lows. Bitdeer is expanding U.S. manufacturing and AI infrastructure to strengthen long-term…
XRP’s On-Chain Data Flashes Warning While Sellers Continue to Dominate
XRP sellers retain the upper hand as investor participation fades and recovery signals remain limited. XRP continues to display signs of weakening market conditions, as key indicators suggest that sellers remain in control, according to the latest analysis from…
Zapper’s Seven-Year Run in DeFi Comes to a Close
Zapper, one of decentralized finance’s earliest and most recognizable portfolio dashboards, is shutting down for good. Co-founder and CEO Seb Audet announced on X that the platform will wind down completely on August 3, closing its website, mobile apps, and…
