Rep. Waters proposes stablecoin rules, federal oversight

Both House Republicans and Democrats have introduced proposals to regulate U.S. stablecoins, signaling that the sector is a legislative priority under President Donald Trump. Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, published a proposal for stablecoin oversight through federal watchdogs such as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the […]

Dogecoin rises over 5% after Elon Musk threatens DOGE haters with federal action

Elon Musk’s post on law enforcement taking actions against Reddit users targeting DOGE employees sparked a 5% rise in his favorite coin. On Feb. 4, Head of Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk responded to a post from a popular Reddit account, Reddit Lies, exposing multiple anonymous Reddit users for threatening employees of the Musk-led […]

Federal prosecutors to downsize crypto lawsuits

Relief for cryptocurrency businesses is emerging as prosecutors signal plans to scale back crackdowns following President Donald Trump’s re-election. Federal prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan indicated they will reduce litigation against cryptocurrency firms after securing key convictions, according to Reuters. TThe shift follows high-profile victories, including the conviction of FTX founder Sam […]