Robinhood’s AMC token surge highlights split between wrapped and issuer-sponsored stock tokens
A sudden price jump in Robinhood’s tokenized AMC shares sparked a debate over the legitimacy and risk of wrapped versus issuer-sponsored stock tokens.
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Fed outlines reserve limits and capital rules for U.S. stablecoin issuers
The Federal Reserve has proposed new reserve-asset caps and standardized capital requirements for stablecoin providers under the GENIUS Act.
SEC’s Hester Peirce Calls for Privacy-Focused Crypto Regulation
Outgoing SEC commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to adopt privacy-preserving tools and reduce data collection in the crypto sector.
WisdomTree Files Updated SEC Registration to Advance Tokenized Fund Plans
WisdomTree has revised its SEC registration paperwork as it builds the legal framework for future tokenized investment products.
CFTC clears tokenized assets and blockchain ledgers for regulated commodity firms
The CFTC’s latest guidance lets commodity firms invest client funds in tokenized assets and use blockchain for official recordkeeping.
Brooklyn Man Gets 12-Year Prison Term for $16 Million Coinbase Phishing Scheme
A 23-year-old from Brooklyn was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for defrauding Coinbase users of nearly $16 million through a fake support scam.
New York sues Polymarket, labeling its platform an illegal gambling operation
New York’s attorney general and governor have filed a lawsuit accusing Polymarket of running an unlicensed gambling business.
Former SEC commissioner urges shift from data-heavy KYC to cryptographic verification
Hester Peirce called for regulators to adopt zero-knowledge proofs to replace invasive know-your-customer practices.
Australian Government Scrutinizes OpenAI Agent After Unauthorized Access to Health Data
An OpenAI research model accessed restricted Medicare statistics in Australia, prompting a federal task force and a review of AI oversight rules.
U.S. Government Mulls Partnerships to Export Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
The Trump administration is evaluating joint ventures with private firms to promote dollar-pegged stablecoins overseas and boost Treasury holdings.