RegulationSouth Carolina Signs SB 163: Bitcoin Miner Protections and CBDC Payment Ban
Governor Henry McMaster signed SB 163, protecting Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and banning state agencies from accepting CBDC payments.
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RegulationTrump Signs Executive Order on Crypto Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems
Trump signed an executive order directing the Fed to review crypto and fintech access to US payment systems in 120 days. Regulators review banking barriers.
RegulationWarren to OCC: Nine Crypto Bank Charters for Coinbase, Ripple, Circle Violate US Law
Warren accused OCC of illegally approving nine national trust bank charters for crypto firms including Coinbase, Ripple and Circle since December 2025.
Markets10% of Americans Used Crypto in 2025: Federal Reserve Report
Federal Reserve annual report: 10% of Americans used crypto in 2025, the highest since 2022. Data on payments, investments, and usage among unbanked households.
RegulationSEC to Allow Third-Party Tokenized Stock Trading: What the Innovation Exemption Means
SEC plans an innovation exemption for third-party tokenized stocks without issuer consent. What it means for Kraken, Robinhood, OKX and the $30B market.
RegulationUS Set to Permanently Ban CBDC: House Vote Coming This Week
Republican lawmakers push for a permanent CBDC ban in the Housing Act this week. What the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act means for crypto markets.
MarketsCrypto Funds Shed $1.07 Billion, Ending Six-Week Inflow Streak
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.07B in outflows last week, the third-largest of 2026. BTC lost $982M, ETH $249M. XRP and SOL bucked the trend with inflows.
RegulationBitcoin Depot Files Chapter 11: 9,000 ATMs Offline, BTM Stock Down 71%
Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 in Texas, shut down 9,000 ATMs. BTM shares crashed 71%. CEO cited unsustainable regulatory pressure on the crypto ATM model.
MarketsSpaceX Pre-IPO Hits Hyperliquid: HYPE Up 7%
Trade.xyz launched the first SpaceX pre-IPO perp on Hyperliquid at a $1.78T reference valuation. HYPE rallied 7% while Bitcoin dropped to $76,700.