Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens
Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.…
EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules
Socalled “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday. Source:Cointelegraph
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
StarkWare CEO Eli BenSasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin diminishes over time. Many disagree.…
Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license
Swyftx interim coCEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment…
Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move
“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks. Source:Cointelegraph
CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud
The CFTC has launched a rare cryptorelated enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.…
Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost
The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers…
SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda
The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto brokerdealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential…
Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism
The asset manager is hiring a head of digital assets to lead its strategy for tokenization, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure and clientfacing products.…
New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds
The proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s fivemember executive council.…
Kraken wins $22M arbitration against former auditor Mazars
The crypto exchange's parent company says Mazars' withdrawal from its 2022 audit caused millions in damages and tied the dispute to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.…
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain antimoney laundering programs Source:Federal Reserve