Regulation
Senate Republicans push finance watchdogs to clarify crypto capital rules
Senator Cynthia Lummis has led a group of lawmakers urging financial regulators for “fair capital treatment for on-balance sheet treatment of digital assets.”
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Security
Security researcher finds Zcash vulnerability allowing ‘unlimited’ counterfeit minting; ZEC drops 31%
The vulnerability was fixed within days, and findings suggest that actual exploitation of the bug is unlikely.
Technology
JPMorgan, Citi-backed consortium plans to launch tokenized deposit network in early 2027: WSJ
The initiative would enable tokenized deposits to move instantly and support around-the-clock settlement, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Exchange
Bybit joins Western Union’s new USDPT network as stablecoin expands distribution
The exchange integration gives Western Union’s dollar-pegged token access to crypto market liquidity as payment providers accelerate their adoption of stablecoins.
Exchange
Coinbase launches pre-IPO perpetual futures, starting with SpaceX
Coinbase has entered the pre-IPO perpetual futures market, starting with a SpaceX contract, offering up to 5x leverage.
Security
Coinbase, SpaceX, Meta join DOJ anti-scam operation that froze $3.8 million in crypto
Private-sector firms joined the DOJ's "Disruption Week," freezing $3.8 million in crypto and disrupting 1.4 million scam-linked accounts.
Security
Zcash Fixes Critical Orchard Vulnerability As ZEC Holds $600 Support
Zcash has patched a dangerous vulnerability in its privacy-focused infrastructure that could have enabled double-spending, deploying an emergency network upgrade to prevent exploitation. Related Reading: Ethereum Ready For The ‘Final Dip’? Analysts Call For New Lows As Price Retests $1,900 Zcash Fix
Technology
Goldman Sachs teams with Apex, Archax for tokenized real estate fund
Goldman Sachs has partnered with digital asset infrastructure providers Apex and Archax to launch a tokenized real estate investment fund, marking another major Wall Street institution's entry into blockchain-based financial products. The collaboration will leverage Apex's custody and settlement technology alongside Archax's digital securities
Regulation
CFTC follows SEC in scrapping ‘no-deny’ policy for settlements
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig says the rescission of its “no-deny” policy means it now has more flexibility when settling enforcement actions.
Macro
SpaceX targets record $75 billion IPO as bitcoin treasury and liquidity risks draw focus
SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, targeting a $75 billion valuation as the company moves toward going public. The aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk is drawing significant investor attention, though regulatory filings highlight concerns around the company's bitcoin treasury
Regulation
US Treasury Secretary signals progress on Bitcoin reserve, CLARITY Act
Scott Bessent said that the Treasury Department was “proceeding with all deliberate speed” on Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile.
Exchange
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement via Circle's USDC, Ripple's RLUSD and Beyond
Mastercard said it's deepening its commitment to the "always-on" economy, buffing out its stablecoin settlement capabilities.