Fed Proposes Full Reserve And Capital Rules For US Stablecoin Issuers
The Federal Reserve has proposed two new rulemaking packages for payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Board-supervised issuers would have to fully back tokens with permitted reserve assets and meet standardized capital and risk-management requirements. The proposals are not final rules yet, with a 60-day public comment period ahead. **ID:** N25-01 **Site:** NewsBTC **Status:**…
Treasury Stablecoin Proposal Draws Major Warning From Hyperliquid Policy Center–Here’s Why
The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), together with venture capital firm Paradigm, submitted a joint comment to the US Treasury on Tuesday, urging the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to refine parts of its proposed stablecoin compliance rule tied to the GENIUS Act. The rule is intended to…
Bessent Presses Congress On Crypto Rules As Senate Clock Ticks Down
A dispute over stablecoin rewards — not sweeping disagreements about crypto itself — is what’s holding up one of the most significant digital asset bills in US history. Banks And Crypto Firms Clash Over Stablecoin Yields At the center of the standoff is a narrow but contentious question: should third-party firms like Coinbase be allowed…
‘I’m Very Bullish’: Ripple CEO Forecasts Record Performance For Crypto In 2026
Despite a mixed performance in the early weeks of 2026, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains optimistic about the future of crypto markets, predicting new record highs for digital assets this year. Ripple CEO Optimistic About Long-Term XRP Potential Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Garlinghouse noted that recent regulatory developments, including the…
Crypto Market Watches As Clarity Act Enters Senate Debate Next Week: US Senator
There’s still a lot of work to be done by US lawmakers to give clarity (no pun intended) and perhaps closure to the long-standing debate on how the CLARITY Act should be enacted into law, when, and how. One lawmaker in the person of Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Tim Scott said the CLARITY Act…
Whale Rotation Alert: Bitcoin Dump, Ethereum Accumulation Rising
A major Bitcoin whale has begun offloading massive amounts of BTC while simultaneously accumulating ETH. Such whale activity has typically influenced sentiment and liquidity, with ETH stacking rising in pace as BTC reserves are reduced, as analysts watch to see whether whale conviction could tilt the balance between the two largest cryptocurrencies. Whale Unwinds 15,000…
BREAKING – US Set To Reveal Key Crypto Report—A Make‑Or‑Break Moment For Bitcoin
US crypto watchers are on edge. A new policy report is set to land before the month ends – and it could reshape how digital assets fit into the US government’s plans. Working Group Sets Release Date According to an X post by Bo Hines, the President’s Digital Asset Working Group wrapped up its 180‑day…
House Passes Major Bills During ‘Crypto Week,’ But Significant Changes May Take Time
Despite the excitement surrounding what President Donald Trump has dubbed “Crypto Week,” experts caution against premature celebrations in the cryptocurrency space. The House of Representatives recently passed three significant bills aimed at regulating digital assets, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. However, these legislative changes are not expected to take effect for quite some…
Is That Right? US Senator Says Crypto Could ‘Blow Up’ Financial System
A bill moving through Congress could reshape how big companies sell their shares. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts warned that the CLARITY Act might let firms dodge long‑standing rules. Based on reports, the measure would shift certain tokens onto a “mature” blockchain and hand oversight to the CFTC instead of the SEC. Warren Warns Of…