Illinois Officials Agree to Six-Month Delay in Digital Asset Tax Implementation Following Advocacy Group Lawsuit, Shifting Enforcement to Mid-2027

Crypto advocacy organizations have achieved a significant procedural victory in their legal challenge against Illinois’ controversial Digital Asset Tax, with state officials agreeing to postpone its implementation by six months.…

Tokenized assets don’t always mirror traditional markets, Dune finds

A comprehensive new report from Dune, a prominent analytics platform, has illuminated a fascinating divergence in trading and investment patterns within nascent tokenized markets compared to their established traditional counterparts.…

Bitcoin Policy Institute Challenges MSCI’s Index Exclusion Proposal, Citing Potential Bias Against Digital Asset Treasury Firms

A prominent Bitcoin policy think tank, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), has launched a direct challenge to MSCI’s latest proposal for tightening the rules governing its globally influential market indexes.…

MetaMask Initiates Precautionary Validator Exits Amidst Unspecified Security Incident Affecting Staking Infrastructure, Assures Wallet Safety

MetaMask, a leading non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet provider, has announced it is actively responding to an unspecified security incident impacting a segment of its operational infrastructure. As a direct precautionary measure,…

Petrobras Leverages Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Sustainability Tracking of SAF and Renewable Diesel Fuels

Brazilian state-controlled oil giant Petrobras has announced the successful development of two innovative blockchain applications, built on the Cardano platform, designed to significantly enhance the traceability and transparency of sustainability…

Prediction Market Platform Kalshi in Advanced Talks for $1 Billion Funding at Staggering $40 Billion Valuation

Prediction market platform Kalshi is reportedly now in "advanced talks" to raise approximately $1 billion in a new funding round, which would catapult its valuation to an extraordinary $40 billion.…

Trump Administration and Tech Giants Forge Landmark AI Safety Pact Amid Geopolitical Race and Semantic Shift

In a significant move addressing the burgeoning challenges and promises of artificial intelligence, US President Donald Trump and a consortium of leading tech executives have formally signed a voluntary accord,…

Bitwise Launches First US Spot NEAR ETF, Signaling Growing Institutional Appetite for AI-Focused Blockchain Assets

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has officially launched the first US spot exchange-traded product (ETP) tracking the NEAR Protocol’s native token, NEAR, providing a new avenue for investors to gain exposure…

The European Central Bank Seeks Fintech Innovation for Digital Euro, Eyeing AI Agents and Advanced Payment Features

The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a significant call for innovation, inviting fintech companies, payment service providers, and other relevant organizations to participate in a new round of its…

Tether Freezes $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT Amidst Senate Investigation Calls, Intensifying Scrutiny on Stablecoin’s Role in Sanctions Evasion

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced its significant role in assisting global authorities to freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT, an aggregated figure encompassing actions extending through 2026, with substantial…