Crypto ATM Use by Seniors Raises Red Flags—AUSTRAC Tightens Rules

Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, is tightening regulations on crypto ATMs due to concerns over scams and fraud. New restrictions include cash deposit and withdrawal limits as well as mandatory scam warnings.... Read more »

Central Banks Accelerate Gold Buying as De-Dollarization Heats up

Central banks are turbocharging their gold reserves in 2025 as global distrust in U.S. fiscal stability and dollar assets explodes. De-Dollarization Fuels Fourth Year of Massive Gold Buying by Central Banks Amid... Read more »

UK Financial Watchdog Proposes Lifting Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes to retail traders. Normal Financial Promotion Rules to Apply The U.K. financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority... Read more »

SEC Commissioner Pushes to Streamline Crypto Regulations

Crypto regulation is poised for a breakthrough as a top SEC official champions streamlined oversight, expanded custody options, and investor-friendly policies empowering digital asset adoption. SEC Commissioner Aims to Cut Regulatory Red... Read more »

SHA256 Strikes Back: Bitcoin’s Mining Algorithm Reclaims the Throne in 2025

When 2024 wrapped up, the SHA256 consensus algorithm used by Bitcoin ranked third in profitability, but now, as we kick off June 2025, it shares the top spot, matched up with Litecoin’s... Read more »

Warning: Europe Might Irrevocably Make Bitcoin Illegal

Paymium’s Alexandre Stachtchenko explained that if the current version of the EDPB’s guidelines on processing personal data through blockchain technologies is approved, bitcoin might become illegal in Europe. This is because the... Read more »

SEC Chair Prioritizes Crypto—Trading, Custody, Issuance Rules Incoming

The SEC chair is fast-tracking a comprehensive regulatory overhaul for crypto, aiming to legitimize markets, eliminate fraud, and unlock massive innovation across the digital asset space. SEC Chair Fast-Tracks Crypto — Key... Read more »

Riot Hires Data Center Chief as Bitcoin Miner Ramps Up HPC and AI Hosting Plans

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has appointed Jonathan Gibbs as its new Chief Data Center Officer (CDCO) as the company pushes deeper into high-performance computing (HPC) and AI hosting. This article is from... Read more »

Regulatory Chaos: SEC Commissioner Questions Conflicting Crypto Rules

Regulatory mayhem erupts as the SEC sends conflicting signals on crypto, fueling uncertainty over the future of digital asset oversight. SEC Commissioner Slams Agency’s Mixed Signals on Crypto Assets, Warns of Regulatory... Read more »

Bitcoin Miner Riot Sees 139% Yearly Increase in Daily BTC Production

In May, bitcoin miner Riot Platforms produced 514 bitcoins, marking an 11% increase from the 463 mined in April and more than double the 215 produced in May 2024. Prioritizing Operational Excellence... Read more »