Dollar stablecoins could improve FX access but amplify currency runs: IMF paper
An IMF working paper says dollar stablecoins can improve access to foreign currency but may also help coordinate exits from local currencies during periods of…
Robinhood says its AI agent feature will ‘soon’ be assisting crypto traders
More than 70,000 agentic accounts have already been created by Robinhood equities and options traders since late May, when Robinhood launched a beta version of…
DOJ moves to dismiss charges against alleged $722M BitClub fraudster: Report
Matthew Goettsche was set to face trial in October for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and selling unregistered securities. Source：Cointelegraph
Meta's Chief Data Officer Says Agentic Commerce is the "Next Tier of Business"
Alex Schultz says stablecoins are assumed inside Meta. The harder problem is getting the rest of the world there. Source：CoinDesk
Kraken to overhaul app with AI investing assistant
The redesigned app will use AI to recommend trades and tailor investing tools around users' financial goals as Kraken expands into broader financial services.…
Senate Democrats call for hearings into Trump’s ties to crypto amid CLARITY Act discussions
Five senators called for committee hearings to investigate US President Donald Trump’s policies potentially being influenced by crypto funding from United Arab…
US CBDC ban to go into effect without Trump signoff on housing bill
Donald Trump confirmed on social media that he would not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on a US CBDC until the end of 2030,…
New Hampshire council votes down $100M Bitcoin bonds
State representative Keith Ammon said the New Hampshire executive council's vote against Bitcoinbacked bonds was “shortsighted,” urging the body to reconsider…
Backpack joins race for 24/7 stock markets with tokenized equities
The launch comes as tokenized stocks become one of the fastestgrowing corners of crypto, with exchanges and traditional finance firms racing to expand 24/7…
SEC Office of Municipal Securities Updates FAQs for Registration of Municipal Advisors
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Municipal Securities today announced it has updated its Registration of Municipal Advisors FAQs webpage to…
Crypto Biz: How stablecoins found their niche
Stablecoins are carving out specialized roles as regulation reshapes the market, while Strategy’s Bitcoin sale and Vanguard’s tokenization push highlight…
A16z’s Andreessen lands Federal Reserve role as AI reshapes policy debate
The Fed named a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen to colead an AI productivity and jobs task force under Chair Kevin Warsh’s policy review. Source：Cointelegraph