Whistleblower Edward Snowden took aim at crypto project Solana, renewing an old debate around centralization. decrypt.co/284376/edwar...

Edward Snowden Slams Solana Over ‘Centralization’—And SOL Devs Are Pushing Back - Decrypt

Whistleblower Edward Snowden took aim at Solana, renewing an old debate—and prompting SOL believers to defend the network.

The former CEO of crypto exchange Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, is eyeing artificial intelligence, blockchain, and biotech as his next big bets following his release from prison. decrypt.co/284218/cz-po...

CZ's Post-Prison Pivot: From Crypto King to AI Investor - Decrypt

After being released from prison, the world’s largest crypto billionaire CZ says he wants to chill out and invest in AI. But will he?

Crypto exchange Kraken has announced that it will delist privacy coin Monero (XMR) in Europe: decrypt.co/284276/moner...

Monero Dips 7% as Kraken Says It's Delisting XMR for European Customers - Decrypt

Monero will be delisted for European Kraken customers this year, with trading scheduled to be halted at the end of October.

In a rare and charged appearance of all five voting members of the SEC before Congress on Tuesday, Chair Gary Gensler batted away attack after attack on his crypto regulation record: decrypt.co/250994/sec-c...

SEC Chair Gensler Denies Knowledge of Anti-Crypto Operation Choke Point 2.0 - Decrypt

Lawmakers and SEC commissioners alike decried Gensler’s crypto agenda to his face in a flashy appearance of the agency’s full voting body before a House committee.

Tweeting could now cost Brazilians nearly $9,000 a day, as Brazil’s Federal Police has been authorized to investigate users who defied a nationwide ban on Twitter: decrypt.co/250911/brazi...

Brazil Begins Hunt for 'Extreme' Cases of Twitter VPN Ban Abuse - Decrypt

Even after capitulating in his fight with Brazil, Elon Musk's X is still banned as users face stiff fines for "extreme" cases of tweeting.

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding investors of crypto exchange FTX and its sister firm: decrypt.co/250971/carol...

Caroline Ellison Gets 2 Years in Prison for FTX, Alameda Crimes - Decrypt

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison received a relatively light sentence in exchange for her testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried.

There will soon be a regulated options market for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs. But what does that mean, and how will this impact the price of Bitcoin? decrypt.co/250832/will-...

Will Bitcoin ETF Options Send the Asset to the Moon? - Decrypt

While excitement online for the approval was palpable, there’s debate around just how bullish Bitcoin options could be.

Wyoming-based Custodia Bank claimed that the Federal Reserve Board has made misrepresentations about its crypto-friendly business model to prevent the state-chartered bank from accessing payment and settlement systems. decrypt.co/250360/custo...

Custodia Says Fed Attempt to 'Crush' Crypto Bank Was Political - Decrypt

After losing its lawsuit against the Fed, Custodia is pushing for access to a so-called master account in its appeal case.

Solana Labs has taken the wraps off its new crypto phone, the Solana Seeker: decrypt.co/250228/solan...

Solana’s New Phone Promises More for Less—And Already Seeing Huge Demand - Decrypt

The newly revealed Solana Seeker brings various enhancements over the Saga smartphone—at less than half the price.

Bitcoin is holding steady around the $60,000 mark, just hours before the Federal Reserve is set to announce its interest rate decision later on Wednesday. decrypt.co/250004/bitco...

Bitcoin Reaction to Fed Interest Rate Decision Hinges on Powell's Forward Guidance, Say Analysts - Decrypt

Bitcoin reaction to the US interest rate decision could largely depend on forward guidance from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said analysts.