Crypto

U.S. crypto regulation is becoming clearer even as the CLARITY Act faces an uncertain path through Congress, according to Grayscale. Stablecoin legislation and agency initiatives are advancing, though several changes remain proposals rather than final rules. Key Takeaways Grayscale says crypto policy can advance without CLARITY becoming law. Stablecoin legislation has passed, while SEC…

Earlier this week, at block height 966351, against some seriously long odds, a solo miner hit the jackpot, raking in a solid $244,920 worth of bitcoin. Someone mining through Braiins Solo pool discovered the first solo block in nearly 40 days and walked away with the entire block subsidy and fees associated with the block. Braiins CEO Eli Nagar congratulated the miner on the feat, but the real…

No, Apple didn’t mention bitcoin, crypto, stablecoins or tokenized assets at its product launch event on Sept. 9, but the news — and lack thereof — is still somewhat relevant to the blockchain-powered industry. Key Takeaways Apple offered no new crypto asset payment news at its new iPhone Pro, Pro Max, and Duo launch. Bitcoin could strengthen Apple’s photo-authenticity system through…

A new report from Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute might give G20 governments and others some clues about how a counterintuitive move could help their economies and boost tax revenue, while also potentially helping bitcoin’s price and increasing government revenue even further. Key Takeaways A U.S. de minimis exemption for small bitcoin and crypto payments could generate up to $2.58…