Coinbase is pushing back against efforts to limit interest on stablecoins in the United States, warning that such restrictions could end up helping China. The warning comes as lawmakers debate how to enforce the GENIUS Act, which became law in July and introduced a new set of rules for stablecoins....

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has brought Amir Zaidi back into the fold, naming him chief of staff under Chairman Michael Selig. Zaidi is returning at a moment when the agency is getting ready for new responsibilities tied to digital assets. His earlier role in approving Bitcoin futures gives...

Crypto prices today appear to be recovering, easing some of the pressure that weighed on the market through late December. The total crypto market capitalization rose 1.2% to $3.08 trillion on Jan. 2. Bitcoin was trading at $88,678 at press…...

BTC’s volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence....

ADA outperforms as traders return from the holiday break, but analysts say the market is still far from a broad altcoin season....

Unusual trading activity in the low-liquidity meme coin BROCCOLI(714) on Binance was flagged on January 1 after the asset experienced an abrupt price surge followed by a sharp reversal. The volatility allowed pseudonymous trader “Vida” to generate around $1 million in profit by reacting quickly to abnormal market signals....

The ongoing wallet drains highlight the urgent need for enhanced security measures and vigilance in managing EVM-compatible blockchain assets. The post ZachXBT warns of ongoing EVM wallet drains totaling over $107K appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Memecoins rang in 2026 on a strong note, with popular names recording sharp rallies on New Year’s Day. Memecoins Say Happy New Year Frog-themed Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) rose 26% from the previous day, topping the large-cap memecoin gainer list. Trading volume exploded 313%, making it one of the most...

A lawsuit accusing billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and the NBA team Dallas Mavericks of defrauding investors by promoting a now-bankrupt cryptocurrency company was dismissed ahead of New Year’s Day. Relief For Mark Cuban The plaintiffs claimed that Cuban and his team had misled investors about Voyager Digital, a cryptocurrency lender that went...

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is warning that the rapid expansion of sports-related prediction markets poses serious legal, economic and ethical risks, as the platforms undermine state law and threaten the integrity of professional and amateur sports. Sports Prediction Markets ‘Need To Be Stopped’ Christie, who was...