GENIUS Act News: OCC Final Rule Drops Stablecoin Yield Curbs, Banks Push Back
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UK financial watchdog opens consultations for DeFi guidance, crypto laws
The UK Financial Conduct Authority consultations came just weeks after the agency opened applications for companies under its new crypto regulatory regime.
Nvidia Unveils Its Full-Stack Blueprint to Contain and Monitor AI Agents
Nvidia on Wednesday unveiled the OpenShell Reference Architecture at GTC Berlin, a full-stack design that pairs its Vera CPUs, OpenShell software and BlueField-4 chips to contain and monitor autonomou…
Crypto Security Alert: PHP Exploits, LiteLLM Backdoor And Next.js Bugs Demand Patching
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American Bankers Association: OCC’s GENIUS rules ‘undermine’ US Congress
A lobbying group for US banks has weighed in on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC’s) recently finalized rules on payment stablecoin issuance and custody, arguing that the regulator’…
PHP Panic: Two Critical Bugs Put 70% of the Internet at Risk, and Everyone Is Freaking Out
If you’ve been online at all today, you’ve seen the panic: a critical vulnerability is threatening to “pwn” just about every website on the planet.
Trump to throw spotlight on overseas crypto abuses at White House event
President Donald Trump planned to put special focus on his administration's efforts against overseas crypto-fueled criminal operations at a Wednesday event on cybercrime, according to a White House of…
SEI Price Prediction: Can SEI Rally From $0.06 to $1?
SEI is attempting to establish a base between $0.04 and $0.07, but its weekly structure remains bearish.
Who Found the PHP Bug That Made Governments Unplug Their Websites? ChatGPT, Of Course
The two PHP bugs that pushed Finland, the Netherlands, and France to pull government websites offline on Wednesday weren't found by a hacker in a hoodie. They were found by AI—OpenAI's AI, to be speci…
Bitcoin Hits Weekly High as Crypto Market Rebounds
Bitcoin traders and hodlers are breathing this week after a pretty spooky start to the month with the historically best gains.
ICP Price Prediction: Can Internet Computer Reach $15?
ICP finalization has reached 159.80 blocks per second, while data shows transaction activity has climbed to 6,495 transactions per second.
XRP News Today: Bold $4 Call For November 30 Meets A Ceiling Tested Seven Times
A new call circulating on X says XRP could reach $4 by November 30. XRP is trading near $1.39, so that would mean a 188% rally in less than six weeks. The forecast rests on a comparison with 2024, whe…
Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking
The foundation called for regulation based on financial risks rather than technology, warning that overlapping rules could create uncertainty for crypto businesses across the EU.
How a SpaceX and Tesla Merger Would Reshape Musk’s AI Empire
Elon Musk said Tuesday that the boards of SpaceX and Tesla have each formed special committees to study merging his two biggest companies, a deal that would put rockets, electric cars, humanoid robots…
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six major blockchain organizations urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed regulatory framework.
Is INJ Price Building Momentum for a Rally to $100?
INJ monthly active addresses increased from 1.4K to 2.2K over 90 days, indicating rising ecosystem activity.
GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do
The recent Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer briefly mentioned a "Dacity Coin," and crypto traders are speculating on how involved the apparent meme coin will be in-game. Some believe it'll feature in…
Musk’s SpaceX-Tesla Merger Would Create a Bitcoin Treasury Behemoth
Elon Musk’s floated merger of SpaceX and Tesla would do more than unite rockets and electric cars. It would fold two of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin stashes onto a single balance sheet.
Dogecoin Gets a Dedicated Company to Build Out Its Ecosystem
Dogecoin is getting a dedicated company to build out its ecosystem, as the teams behind the meme coin’s biggest consumer products fold into a single organization aimed at giving DOGE more everyday use…
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody activities, with the GENIUS Act framework taking effect in mid-January.
Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform
The OCC has finalized rules for stablecoin reserves and redemptions, with Bessent calling the GENIUS Act a “watershed moment for American finance.”
Solana’s Alpenglow launches on mainnet, targets 99% faster finality
Solana’s first major consensus upgrade is targeting 99% finality reduction, seeking to offer users near-immediate transaction settlement and more responsive applications.
Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
How a16z-backed DATA is rethinking its blockchain strategy after $30 million Sui deal
DATA, the blockchain startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto and formerly known as Story Protocol, is shutting down its blockchain and moving to Sui after securing a $30 million investment…