bank
OpenReserve wins initial OCC approval for U.S. bank
OpenReserve received preliminary OCC approval for an insured national bank but must raise $210 million and meet preopening requirements.
United States
Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO links U.S. crypto lead to CLARITY Act
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said U.S. crypto leadership remains within reach as the CLARITY Act approaches a key Senate vote.
Crypto Scam
US, UK join forces to target crypto scam centers and investment fraud
The United States and United Kingdom have formed a joint law enforcement alliance to investigate and dismantle scam centers behind cryptocurrency investment fraud and other cyber-enabled…
bank
Revolut plans US bank and stablecoin after conditional OCC approval
Revolut has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a U.S. national bank, with a 2027 launch, a $95…
Iran
Bessent names digital assets among possible targets in Iran sanctions push
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said digital assets, airlines and the maritime industry could face new measures as the Trump administration prepares to increase economic…
News
Kalshi faces $500,000 daily fine under Michigan court injunction
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to keep sports event contracts unavailable in the state under a preliminary injunction that carries fines of $500,000 per day…
Nasdaq
OpenPayd gains 43 U.S. licenses ahead of Nasdaq deal
OpenPayd integrated MSB USA and its 43 state money transmitter licenses before a proposed $1.145 billion Nasdaq transaction.
Crypto.com
Prospect Markets, Crypto.com seal deal for U.S. prediction markets platform
Prospect Markets has signed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com’s U.S. derivatives business and OG Prediction Markets to launch a regulated sports-focused prediction market platform in the…
News
Fairshake affiliate spends $189K as Auchincloss wins
Fairshake affiliate Protect Progress spent $189,528 supporting Jake Auchincloss, who defeated Jason Poulos in Massachusetts’ primary.
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid Strategies boosts facility to $2.5B
Hyperliquid Strategies expanded its equity facility to $2.5 billion, providing more capacity for share sales and potential HYPE purchases.