Scott Bessent

CFTC: Stablecoins are derivatives collateral; SEC warns L2 sequencers
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25 September, 2025

CFTC: Stablecoins are derivatives collateral; SEC warns L2 sequencers

U.S. regulators tackle crypto legislation, with the CFTC embracing stablecoins in derivatives and ongoing discussions for an open CFTC chair...
US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures
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18 August, 2025

US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures

No new bitcoin will be issued for the strategic reserve and that only seized assets will be held, upsetting crypto...
Confusion over US BTC reserve, Google’s digital wallet rules
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15 August, 2025

Confusion over US BTC reserve, Google’s digital wallet rules

BTC soars to a record $124,128 but quickly slips as inflation worries and U.S. policy dampen the mood, while DeFi...
Tornado Cash trial nears an end
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31 July, 2025

Tornado Cash trial nears an end

Rumors claim that Roman Storm may also take the stand, but on Tuesday, the defense team ended their witness testimony...
TRON’s Nasdaq debut a dud; Ethena stablecoin coming to America
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25 July, 2025

TRON’s Nasdaq debut a dud; Ethena stablecoin coming to America

TRON’s Nasdaq debut was a double-digit dive, while some ‘offshore’ stablecoins like USDtb seek U.S. compliance amid market challenges.
Circle shares soar; Trump demands GENIUS bill on his desk ‘ASAP’
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19 June, 2025

Circle shares soar; Trump demands GENIUS bill on his desk ‘ASAP’

The Senate passing the GENIUS bill has reverberated across the crypto market, with Circle's shares skyrocketing and corporate giants exploring...