Politics
A long-anticipated U.S. bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry could still move forward in the coming weeks, even after a turbulent stretch of negotiations in Washington. That’s the view of Michael Novogratz, CEO of crypto-focused financial firm Galaxy, who says lawmakers shouldn’t let disagreements derail progress.
Innovation
X has moved to rein in a growing wave of AI-generated reply spam by shutting the door on a controversial corner of crypto-powered social media. A recent update to the platform’s developer API now bans apps from rewarding users with tokens, points, or cash for posting or engaging, effectively
Apple’s decision to make Google’s Gemini models a core part of its revamped Siri marks a significant shift in the company’s artificial intelligence strategy. For enterprise leaders weighing their own AI platform choices, the deal offers rare insight into how one of the world’s most selective
Finance
Jefferies has removed bitcoin entirely from its well-known “GREED & Fear” model portfolio, reallocating the position to gold amid growing debate over the long-term impact of quantum computing on cryptocurrency security. Christopher Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, confirmed the move in a note shared Thursday. The portfolio’s
Finance
Goldman Sachs is deepening its examination of digital finance, with a growing focus on tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets as U.S. regulatory discussions continue to evolve. The update came from CEO David Solomon during a question-and-answer session on the bank’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. Goldman Sachs Fourth
Markets
Crypto markets are moving toward 2026 with a quieter but more consequential transformation underway. According to a new outlook from Kraken, the next phase of the digital asset market is likely to be shaped less by dramatic price swings and more by changes in market structure, liquidity flows, and global
Politics
Google Play will soon block unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets from South Korea’s app store, tightening access to global crypto platforms for millions of local users. According to Google’s updated policy on cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet providers, any platform offering such services in South Korea must
Security
A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding investors and running an illegal cash-to-cryptocurrency operation that moved millions of dollars, according to U.S. prosecutors. Brian Garry Sewell, 54, received a 36-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty
Finance
Replit, the fast-growing artificial intelligence coding platform, is close to securing a major new funding round that could value the company at roughly $9 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. If finalized, the deal would mark another sharp jump in valuation for the San Francisco–based startup, underscoring
Politics
The United States and Taiwan have reached a long-anticipated trade agreement that lowers tariffs and deepens cooperation in advanced technologies, marking a significant step in reshaping global semiconductor supply chains. Under the deal announced Thursday, the US will reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%, down from 20%. The move
Markets
World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform backed by members of the Trump family, is taking another step toward becoming part of the regulated banking system. A newly formed affiliate, World Liberty Trust Co., has applied for a U.S. trust bank charter—while still searching for a key executive to
Finance
Interactive Brokers, one of the world’s best-known online brokerage firms, is taking another step toward blending traditional finance with digital assets. The Nasdaq-listed company (IBKR) announced it will now allow clients to fund their trading accounts using Circle’s USDC stablecoin at any time, removing the limits imposed by