Regulation
The European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that the long-awaited digital euro could enter its pilot phase as early as 2027—if lawmakers agree on a legal framework by next year. The announcement follows the ECB Governing Council’s decision to move the initiative into its next stage after two
Markets
Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX US, is spearheading a new initiative to expand the reach of perpetual futures contracts—an innovation that revolutionized crypto trading—into mainstream financial markets, including stocks, currencies, and commodities. His new venture, Architect Financial Technologies, has secured regulatory approval from the Bermuda Monetary
Markets
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social led by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is stepping into the fast-emerging world of prediction markets with the launch of Truth Predict. The new platform will allow users to place wagers on the outcomes of real-world events ranging
DeFi
tZero Group Inc., a leading force in blockchain-based securities, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026, CEO Alan Konevsky announced. The company, which operates a digital marketplace for tokenized securities, is currently in talks with investment banks to select underwriters and is also exploring a pre-IPO
Innovation
China’s leading robotaxi companies are intensifying the global race for autonomous vehicles, quickly expanding beyond their home market and gaining ground on American rivals. While Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, continues to attract attention for its fully driverless cars in the United States, Chinese firms such as Baidu’s
Regulation
President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), underscoring the administration’s growing focus on the fast-evolving cryptocurrency sector. The nomination, confirmed by a senior White House official, highlights Washington’s increasing attention to digital asset oversight as crypto markets expand globally. I
Markets
Crypto.com has officially applied for a U.S. bank charter, marking a strategic step in its bid to expand custody services for digital assets, including treasuries and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The global cryptocurrency exchange, founded in 2016, confirmed Friday that it submitted an application to the Office of the
Finance
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is taking a bold step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, announcing plans to allow institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ether as collateral for loans by the end of the year. The move marks a significant milestone in Wall Street’s evolving relationship with digital assets. According
Politics
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, is stepping back into the global spotlight following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump—an event that could reshape the future of cryptocurrency in the United States and beyond. Nearly two years after stepping down as Binance’s CEO amid legal troubles
Finance
Ripple Labs is reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion to establish a new XRP-focused treasury, signaling the company’s continued confidence in the digital asset market despite ongoing turbulence. The initiative would represent one of the largest XRP-centered fundraising efforts to date. According to individuals familiar with the plan, Ripple
DeFi
Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, has unveiled plans that could bring the Trump family’s iconic real estate portfolio into the blockchain era—allowing investors worldwide to own a digital share of luxury properties. Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking on stage at @token2049 with @DonaldJTrumpJr about
Politics
China has urged the Trump administration to ease national security restrictions on Chinese investments in the United States, signaling a willingness to commit a significant investment package in return. The proposal marks a notable shift in Beijing’s approach to Washington, as both nations attempt to recalibrate their economic relationship