Key Takeaways The CFTC announces a pilot program focused on tokenized non-cash collateral with firms like Ripple and Coinbase. This initiative aims to provide clarity for US digital asset markets and fosters responsible innovation. Share this article The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Friday it is launching a pilot program to explore the use
Every year, maximal extractable value (MEV) bots capture millions by front-running transactions and, in some cases, from liquidation events. As bad as they may be—take, for instance, the recent Ross Ulbricht front-running, which forced ROSS prices down—they can also be valuable in some instances. For example, during the Curve hack, the exploiter was front-run by
Adin Ross and Richard “FaZe Banks” Bengtson have revealed their intention to create a cryptocurrency-driven Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) server. The duo, both highly influential in the gaming and streaming communities, announced their plans during a livestream, highlighting their goal of integrating a custom digital token into the game’s economy. Rockstar’s Policies Could
Receipts Depositary Corp. (RDC), a startup founded by former Citigroup executives, plans to launch XRP-backed securities, according to CoinDesk. The move will allow institutions to access XRP through U.S.-regulated market infrastructure. RDC has not responded to crypto.news’ request for comment. The news comes about a year after RDC announced the launch of the first-ever Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has been released from prison under electronic monitoring. The TORN token increased in value following news of Pertsev’s release, highlighting ongoing debates in the crypto sector. Share this article Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has been released from prison and placed under electronic monitoring as he
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top coins are slowing down in early February. Of note, BTC is struggling for momentum below $100,000. Amid this choppy price action, startups in Africa are making moves as regulators and entrepreneurs scramble to benefit from the crypto boom in countries like Nigeria and South Africa. These, and more, make the
The week started on a shaky note for United States financial markets, including the crypto space, after President Donald Trump imposed trade tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Cryptocurrencies bled billions of dollars across all markets, including spot and derivatives. According to a weekly report by the leading crypto derivatives exchange Bybit and
The NFT market has pulled back sharply alongside a broader crypto selloff, with Bitcoin falling to $96,000 and Ethereum tumbling to $2,600. The latest data shows that the overall crypto market cap has contracted to $3.13 trillion from last week’s $3.5 trillion. According to CryptoSlam data, NFT markets have cooled this week as both prices
Czechia or the Czech Republic is on the verge of welcoming a new law that exempts Bitcoin and other digital assets from capital gains tax if held for more than three years. On 6 February 2025, President Petr Pavel signed the crypto-friendly legislation into law. The legislation was signed only after its approval by the
Deribit has officially announced its departure from the Russian market due to sanctions imposed by the European Union. The crypto exchange, which operates under Dutch regulations, stated that it can no longer offer services to Russian nationals and residents unless they meet specific conditions. These exceptions include Russian citizens who also hold citizenship in an