Steven Stradbrooke

Steven Stradbrooke is a ‘self-taught’ writer who learned his craft from every book, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, snarky blog post and bathroom wall poem he ever read. Formerly the senior writer for 11 years at the CalvinAyre.com gambling industry news site, Steven wrote his first Bitcoin-focused article in 2011 and began contributing to CoinGeek in 2017. He joined CoinGeek full-time in 2021.

Article by Steven Stradbrooke

US stablecoin regulations imminent, Vanguard does 180° on ETFs
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3 December, 2025

US stablecoin regulations imminent, Vanguard does 180° on ETFs

U.S. regulators advance stablecoin rules, while a new House report highlights concerns over digital asset debanking under the Biden administration.
China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable
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2 December, 2025

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable

China's central bank targets stablecoins amid regulatory challenges, while South Korea pushes for stablecoin legislation to advance digital finance.
Tether reacts to S&P’s stability rating cut; UK sandbox invite
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1 December, 2025

Tether reacts to S&P’s stability rating cut; UK sandbox invite

Tether faces scrutiny from S&P over financial stability as it exits Uruguay and adjusts operations amid the evolving global stablecoin...
Senate market structure markup by Christmas?
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27 November, 2025

Senate market structure markup by Christmas?

Senate Democrats aim for market structure legislation by Christmas, while crypto advocates push for policy support ahead of the midterm...
US Bank tests Stellar stablecoin; European bankers see no use cases
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26 November, 2025

US Bank tests Stellar stablecoin; European bankers see no use cases

U.S. Bank is testing a dollar stablecoin on Stellar, while Paxos acquires Fordefi to enhance DeFi services, amid global regulatory...
Choke Point 3.0 or rejection of utility-free crypto treasuries?
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25 November, 2025

Choke Point 3.0 or rejection of utility-free crypto treasuries?

The crypto community faces backlash as JPMorgan debanks Strike's Jack Mallers, igniting claims of Operation Choke Point 3.0 amid market...