Chainlink’s Unprecedented Feat: ISO 27001, SOC 2 Compliance Achieved
Decentralized oracle provider, Chainlink (LINK), has made significant progress in terms of regulation by becoming the first oracle platform to achieve both ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance, enhancing the protocol’s security standards. How Chainlink’s Certifications Enhance Its Oracle Services The announcement detailed that the compliance assessments encompass Chainlink...
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Pennsylvania Democrats propose crypto ban targeting lawmakers in office
A Democratic lawmaker in Pennsylvania has proposed a bill that would ban elected officials from profiting off cryptocurrency while in office. Democrat Ben Waxman from District 182, along with eight other Democratic co-sponsors, presented House Bill 1812 on Aug. 20…...
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Bitcoin price dips to $112K as retail dumps but whales keep buying
Bitcoin price slipped to $112,828 on Aug. 22, down 1.4% on the day as retail demand cooled while whales quietly accumulated. Bitcoin (BTC) is now 9.3% below its peak of $124,128 reached on Aug. 14 and down 6% for the…...
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DOGE Surges 5% Amid Trump-Affiliated Dogecoin Mining Deal and Fed Comments
Dogecoin rallied on Tuesday after a string of regulatory and corporate catalysts shifted sentiment across the crypto sector. A $50 million Trump-linked acquisition of a DOGE mining firm, Wyoming’s launch of a state-backed stablecoin, and comments from Federal Reserve officials signaling a softer stance on digital assets all converged...
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Ripple, SBI Plan RLUSD Stablecoin Distribution in Japan by 2026
Ripple and SBI Holdings plan to roll out Ripple USD (RLUSD) in Japan, aiming to tap into the country’s emerging stablecoin market under new regulatory frameworks. The two companies announced on Friday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding, in which SBI VC Trade’s role is that of...
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Will Markets Fall Further When $4.8B Crypto Options Expire Today?
Around 33,700 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, August 22, and they have a notional value of roughly $3.8 billion. This expiry event is smaller than last week’s and unlikely to influence spot markets, which have started to move higher after a mid-week correction. All eyes are on...
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Ethereum Now Carries Tokenized Notes From Singapore’s Largest Bank
DBS Bank has begun issuing tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain, a step that opens these products to a wider pool of investors. According to DBS, the move by Singapore’s largest lender shifts a product long kept for private clients into a market where trades can happen...
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Injective partners with Republic to expand on-chain private market access
Injective has joined forces with Republic to connect traditional finance with blockchain, enabling tokenized private market access.“““““““`...
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Weeks After Tornado Cash Co-Founder’s Conviction, DOJ Official Says ‘Well-Intentioned’ Developers Not Responsible For Third-Party Abuse
The Justice Department has decided to ease its approach towards developers who create decentralized platforms for sending cryptocurrencies without criminal intent, a key official said Thursday. Developers Of ‘Neutral Tools’ Not Liable For Third-Party Abuse During a speech at the Wyoming Blockchain summit, Matthew Galeotti, acting Assistant Attorney General of the...
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UK Clamps Down on Crypto Networks Aiding Sanctions Evasion
The UK government is cracking down on financial networks and crypto systems that it believes are helping Russia get around Western sanctions. This latest move targets a cluster of platforms linked to a Kyrgyz-based stablecoin operation used to quietly move money across borders. A7A5 Stablecoin Raises Red Flags A...
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