US consumer finance watchdog sued for treating digital wallets like banks
The new December ruling from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau impacts payment apps and digital wallets offered by large non-bank companies.
Namibia Flips the Script: Central Bank Grants Provisional Approval to Crypto Firms
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization…
Tether Introduces USDT0 to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless transactions across multiple blockchain ecosystems. USDT0 Aims to Streamline Transfers Across Blockchain…
Crypto developer sues DOJ over Biden-era regulatory crackdown
Blockchain developer Michael Lewellen has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the President Joe Biden administration of stifling innovation in the crypto sector through overly…
Grayscale XRP Trust returns, offering regulated exposure to XRP
Can Grayscale’s XRP Trust revive institutional interest in XRP? On Jan. 17, 2024, Grayscale Investments, a digital currency asset management firm, has announced the reopening of its XRP (XRP) Trust…
Trump plans executive order making crypto a national priority: Report
The executive order would instruct regulatory agencies to work with the industry and create a crypto council to represent the industry, according to people familiar with the plans.
Phantom crypto wallet raises $150M in Series C at $3B valuation
Phantom said the $150 million funding round accelerates Phantom’s mission to become the world’s biggest consumer finance platform.
AI Agents Are Coming to Bitcoin via Merlin Chain and ElizaOS Integration
The integration of ElizaOS into Merlin Chain will allow the deployment of AI agents with the ability to facilitate cross-chain activities. Merlin Chain Partners With ElizaOS to Bring AI Agents…
Coinbase partners with Morpho to introduce Bitcoin-backed loans on Base
Coinbase announced a partnership with money market Morpho on Jan. 16 to offer on-chain USD Coin (USDC) loans backed by Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Jan. 16 release. The service…
Brand matters more than AUM in crypto investment products
What is CryptoSlate Alpha? CryptoSlate Alpha requires a one-time purchase of our membership NFT using SOL, the native token of Solana. Connecting your Solana wallet is required to complete the…
