What does the SEC’s new 2030 strategy mean for crypto regulation?

Mastercard said Wednesday it plans to open its global card-settlement network to regulated stablecoins, a move designed to let card issuers and acquirers clear card transactions directly on-chain.  The company says the service will operate across eight different blockchains, extending on what it describes as “real-world utility” for digital assets. Alongside the expanded on-chain settlement approach, Mastercard also plans to introduce intraday, weekend, and holiday settlement cycles. Mastercard Moves Toward On-Chain Settlement In its announcement, Mastercard said the stablecoins include Tether’s rival, Circle, and its USDC stablecoin, which Mastercard noted is already supporting early on-chain settlement activity in select markets.  Mastercard also listed stablecoins issued by Paxos, including PYUSD, USDG, and USDP. In addition, the company cited Ripple’s RLUSD and SoFi’s SoFiUSD as part of the initial stablecoin lineup for the network. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance

The Fed's focus on traditional banking stability over crypto signals a cautious approach, potentially delaying regulatory clarity for digital assets. The post Federal Reserve supervision report signals friendlier banking environment for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed's focus on traditional banking stability over crypto signals a cautious approach, potentially delaying regulatory clarity for digital assets. The post Federal Reserve’s supervision report shows 99% of banks well-capitalized, stays silent on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grayscale has revealed the ticker symbol for its proposed spot BNB exchange-traded fund after submitting another amended registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a filing submitted to the SEC, Grayscale filed a third amendment to…

CLARITY Act creates the first comprehensive federal crypto regulatory framework Bill splits oversight between the SEC and the CFTC, clarifying jurisdiction Grants CFTC authority over digital commodities like Bitcoin and Ethereum Senator Tim Scott says the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act will end years of regulatory uncertainty regarding digital assets.  In his view, this landmark […] The post Tim Scott Says CLARITY Act Could Finally End Crypto Confusion appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The attack exacerbates regional tensions, impacting global markets and highlighting the vulnerability of digital assets to geopolitical unrest. The post Iranian attack kills one in Kuwait and damages international airport appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

For years, the crypto industry treated hardware wallets as the final answer to self-custody. The logic seemed simple. Keep private keys on a dedicated device, disconnect them from the internet, and digital assets become significantly harder to compromise.

SEC makes digital assets a top priority through 2030. It wants clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, and tokenization. It also seeks better SEC-CFTC coordination on crypto rules. The global Web3 market is heading into a big change, mostly because key regulators are quietly pivoting into more formal integration.  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] The post SEC Puts Digital Assets at the Center of Its 2030 Vision appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.