Crypto titan Justin Sun decries frozen tokens in Trump-linked controversy
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun is calling out a Trump-linked entity over its decision to freeze tokens he claims were “unreasonably” held. The incident has sparked a peculiar clash of politics and crypto, leaving industry watchers amused and mystified by the unpredictable intersections of celebrity, regulation, and digital asset wrangling.
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Stripe and Paradigm announce joint crypto venture Tempo
Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - Tempo will be led by Matt Huang, Paradigm’s co-founder and managing partner.Read more: Stripe and Paradigm announce joint crypto venture Tempo
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Stripe, Paradigm Lead New Blockchain for Stablecoins
Stripe, in partnership with Paradigm (and notable tech players), is unveiling a dedicated blockchain aimed at accelerating stablecoin transactions. The venture promises enhanced speed and security in stablecoin processing, marking a bold fusion of traditional fintech and emerging distributed ledger technology.
Back to Top / Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 13856 / 2 stories in 6 months
Polymarket Prepares for U.S. Launch Following Regulatory Clearance
Polymarket is set to expand its operations in the United States after recently securing key regulatory clearance. The prediction market platform’s upcoming U.S. launch represents a significant strategic move, potentially reshaping market dynamics while navigating the complex regulatory framework in the domestic financial space.
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CFTC guides crypto exchanges for U.S. market entry
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has outlined a regulatory framework permitting offshore crypto exchanges to onboard U.S. users. The detailed guidance emphasizes strong compliance and is expected to reshape cross‐border crypto operations amid increasing global regulatory focus.
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M0 raises $40M to build custom ‘universal stablecoin’ infrastructure for developers
Kyt Dotson / siliconangle - M0 Foundation, a platform building infrastructure for crypto apps and protocols to create application-specific stablecoins, today announced it raised $40 million in early funding to allow developers to deploy custom digital currencies. Polychain Capital, …
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Rain Raises $58 Million to Expand Global Stablecoin Infrastructure Platform
PYMNTS / pymnts - Rain raised $58 million in a Series B funding round to expand its global stablecoin infrastructure platform and services. The company’s technology is used by enterprises, neobanks, platforms and developers to move, store and use stablecoins instantly and …
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Trump Media Group Eyes $6.4B Crypto Token Deal
In a move that blurs the lines between political bravado and digital finance, Trump Media Group is reportedly plotting a $6.4 billion deal to acquire Crypto.com tokens. The plan even includes launching a crypto treasury via a SPAC, leaving industry insiders both bemused and curious about the real motives behind this high-stakes crypto maneuver.
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Wyoming Launches State-Issued, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
PYMNTS / pymnts - Wyoming has launched a state-issued stablecoin, saying the token will enable digital transactions that are secure, transparent and efficient. [contact-form-7] The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) will be fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-duration Treasur…
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Tether Hires Former White House Crypto Adviser Amid Scrutiny
Tether is bolstering its ranks by appointing former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines amid rising regulatory and public scrutiny over stablecoin practices. The move is widely seen as an effort to enhance credibility and navigate the increasingly complex policy landscape in the crypto world.
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Financial Trade Associations Call for Changes in BCBS Crypto Standards
PYMNTS / pymnts - Several global financial trade associations are calling on the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to reconsider the Crypto Asset Exposure Standard (SCO60) before its January 2026 effective date. [contact-form-7] The associations said in a Tuesd…
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Crypto Exchange Bullish IPO Soars With $13.2B Valuation Debut
Crypto exchange Bullish stunned market watchers during its NYSE debut by raising $1.1 billion and achieving a near $13.2 billion valuation. This IPO move underscores surging investor confidence in the crypto trading sphere and signals a dramatic shift in market sentiment.
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Do Kwon Pleads Guilty Over $40B Crypto Collapse
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has pleaded guilty to US fraud charges tied to a massive $40 billion crypto collapse. The dramatic downfall of his cryptocurrency firm has left investors and regulators reeling, as the courtroom showdown exposes just how little trust there is in a digital empire built on risky promises.
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Riva Raises $3 Million for Blockchain-Based Solution for Global Money Transfers
PYMNTS / pymnts - Riva Money raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round to support the global rollout of its blockchain-powered technology that facilitates global money transfers. [contact-form-7] The company will use the new funding to roll out this solution in Europe,…
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Crypto exchange Bullish raises IPO size, seeks nearly $5 billion valuation
cnbc - The Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish raised the size of its initial public offering on Monday.
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Ripple Acquires Stablecoin Payments Platform Rail to Spur Global Innovation
Ripple has acquired the stablecoin payments platform Rail as part of an expansion strategy to enhance its innovation and drive global payments transformation. The move aims to integrate Rail’s technology with Ripple’s broader ecosystem, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging trends in stablecoin adoption and secure its competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape.
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White House Set to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Retirement Plans
In a notable policy shift, the White House is preparing to permit cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, a move that has sent ripples through the digital asset market. Investors and market watchers are now eyeing increased institutional interest and broader acceptance of crypto assets in traditional retirement portfolios.
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Coinbase to expand core platform beyond cryptocurrency with tokenized real-world assets
Duncan Riley / siliconangle - Coinbase Inc. today announced that it’s planning to expand its core trading app beyond cryptocurrency, with a new “everything exchange” that will include tokenized real-world assets, stocks, derivatives, prediction markets and early-stage token sales. The…
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SEC Launches ‘Project Crypto’ to Modernize Securities Rules and Regulations
PYMNTS / pymnts - Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced Thursday (July 31) the launch of “Project Crypto,” an SEC-wide initiative to modernize securities rules and regulations to enable financial markets in the United States to move on-chain.…
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JPMorgan and Coinbase Forge Crypto-Banking Integration Deal
In a move that blurs the lines between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, JPMorgan and Coinbase have struck a deal to connect bank accounts with crypto wallets. The partnership promises to bring bank-grade compliance to the crypto space while intensifying the convergence of digital and conventional finance.
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