EU authorities include HTX exchange in Russian sanctions

The US Senate has adopted a resolution opposing executive clemency for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted crypto executive behind one of the industry’s largest collapses. The Senate has agreed by unanimous consent to the simple resolution (S. Res. 772), with a nonbinding measure stating that Bankman-Fried should not receive executive clemency, according to…

Crypto has “a place” in U.S. finance Independence, AI, and inflation Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has drawn a firm line on the central bank’s role in the digital asset sector.  During a recent congressional hearing, he told investors that the Fed has no intention of rescuing cryptocurrency firms in the event of a financial…

Japan’s crypto market could welcome its first Bitcoin ETF in 2028 if regulators complete planned reforms and approve investment products. Japan is moving closer to allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The country’s first product could potentially arrive in 2028 if planned regulatory changes move forward, according to the latest Nikkei report. The development comes…

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will impose fees in the Strait of Hormuz “at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped,” after declaring America the “guardian” of the major oil shipping route. Trump, in a Truth Social post, also said the U.S. will reimpose its blockade of Iranian ports near the…

XRP has traded on the positive side of the market, with the altcoin changing hands at roughly $1.13. It has continued to struggle overall, as data showed that the price moved just 0.87% over the past 30 days while sliding 20% on a 90-day basis. Taking it a pinch narrower, a massive wave of whale…