California Bans Public Officials From Issuing Their Own Meme Coins
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2409 on 27 September 2026, barring state and local public officials from issuing meme coins.
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Wyoming Picks Chainlink Over LayerZero, Citing FRNT Security Failures
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has moved its Frontier Stable Token from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP as the token's exclusive cross-chain infrastructure.
Crypto's Biggest Senate Bet Collapses as Clarity Act Falls Short of 60 Votes
The U.S. Senate rejected the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on 15 September 2026, with a 49-50 procedural vote falling short of the 60 needed to advance.
Sheriffs Stand Down on the CLARITY Act as the Senate Vote Nears
The National Sheriffs' Association shifted its position on the CLARITY Act from opposition to neutral in a 3 September 2026 letter to Senate leaders.
Wyoming Adopts Chainlink Proof of Reserve for State Stablecoin FRNT
Wyoming has adopted Chainlink Proof of Reserve to verify the reserves backing its Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first stable token issued by a U.S. state.
Paul Ryan's Foundation Plans to Put State Benefits on the Canton Blockchain
The American Idea Foundation and Digital Asset plan to launch RISE, a blockchain-based state benefit distribution pilot, in three US states from the first quarter of 2027.
Trump Presses Congress on CLARITY Act as Senate Democrat Says No Reply
Trump urged Congress on 19 August 2026 to pass a "fair version" of the CLARITY Act at a White House meeting with crypto executives.
Wyoming Stablecoin Joins $15 Billion LayerZero Exodus to Chainlink
Wyoming has moved its Frontier Stable Token from LayerZero to Chainlink's cross-chain protocol after a security review.
Chainalysis Sues US Government to Block TRM Labs' $94.6M ICE Contract
Chainalysis Government Solutions has sued the United States over an ICE decision to award a roughly $94.6 million forensic-software contract to rival TRM Labs without competition.
CLARITY Act's Fate Rests on a Four-Day Senate Window Before Recess
The U.S. Senate has four scheduled session days to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act before its August 10 recess.
Senate Leaves CLARITY Act Off Monday Schedule With Five Days Left
The U.S. Senate's published floor schedule for Monday, 3 August 2026 lists no action on the CLARITY Act.
CLARITY Act Back in Play as Senate Readies Final Text This Week
The US Senate is expected to release the final text of the CLARITY Act this week, after the Banking Committee advanced the crypto market structure bill on 14 May 2026.
California shields unclaimed crypto from forced liquidation
California enacted a law to keep unclaimed crypto in its native form under state custody, blocking automatic liquidation during escheat.
NY Opens Doors: Coinbase Now Lets New Yorkers Stake Ethereum & More
Coinbase announced it has secured regulatory clearance to offer staking services to New York residents.
US Marshals Unveil Real BTC Holdings
A recent FOIA release confirms the U.S. Marshals Service holds 28,988 BTC, far less than earlier estimates of around 200,000 BTC.
US Job Growth Slows as Trade Tensions Weigh on Economy
The US added 139,000 jobs in May, pointing to a cooling labor market amid economic uncertainty.
U.S. 30-Year Yield Tops 5% as Moody’s Cuts Credit Rating
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield surged past 5%, driven by a credit downgrade, fiscal worries, and fading global demand.
U.S. Eyes Gold Reserves to Buy Bitcoin?
A proposed 2025 bill suggests using gold profits to purchase Bitcoin, signaling a major shift in U.S. crypto strategy.
Italy: US Stablecoins Bigger Threat Than Tariffs
Italy’s finance minister warns that U.S. stablecoins may threaten the euro’s global role more than trade tariffs, urging the EU to advance the digital euro to counter growing reliance on dollar-backed digital assets.
Trump signs pro crypto bill
Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first U.S. president to sign a crypto-related bill into law, overturning an IRS rule that threatened the future of DeFi
US crypto enforcement is no more
The Trump administration is rolling back crypto enforcement, shifting focus away from prosecuting platforms for user actions.
Secret Service Reveals Crypto Holdings, Embraces Blockchain, and Unveils NFT Collection in Reddit AMA!
US Secret Service embraces blockchain technology, owns cryptocurrency, and showcases NFT collection, according to Reddit AMA.
Bitcoin For President? How Ron DeSantis' Crypto-Positive Campaign Could Revolutionize U.S. Economy!
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, is championing Bitcoin in his bid for U.S. Presidency, advocating for the protection of the cryptocurrency sector.
Shaq Served FTX Legal Notice Yet Again
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is caught in an ongoing legal dispute with cryptocurrency exchange FTX, highlighting the complexities and challenges that arise when celebrities venture into the crypto industry.
