In Nashville, a couple named Todd and Janet Gatewood started a radio show that mixes religion with digital money. They see falling prices as a chance to buy more bitcoin. Some Christian leaders and entrepreneurs are pushing the idea that cryptocurrencies can help believers invest, worship or even fi
The Senate is pushing a bill that promises to give developers of decentralized finance tools the strongest legal protection yet. A senator explained that recent tweaks to the draft will make it a powerful safeguard for those who build non‑custodial software. The changes are still hidden from the pub
Better Home & Finance is teaming up with Coinbase to let people who own Bitcoin or USDC use those coins as collateral for a mortgage. The plan is to launch the product within three months, offering a way for crypto holders to buy homes without selling their digital assets. Only about 1 % of recen
The crypto world is moving out of its early‑stage phase and into a more mature period, similar to how people put on a collared shirt instead of pajamas for work. A partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Guy Wuollet, notes that major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity are now offering Bitcoin ETFs and explor
Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto
A big change in the U. S. housing market is happening now: Fannie Mae, the company that buys most mortgage loans, has started accepting Bitcoin and USDC as down‑payment help. Two new partners, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance, created the first mortgage that keeps crypto safe in a regulated accoun
Goldman Sachs’ latest research suggests that the sharp decline seen in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could be coming to an end, according to analyst James Yaro. The note points out that crypto‑related stocks have lost almost half of their value since October 2025, yet recent trading shows a mo
The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync
The President has added David Sacks, known for his work on AI and cryptocurrency, to lead the new Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council was created by an executive order this week to bring top scientists and tech leaders together and guide national policy. Sacks will now work wi
A shadowy online marketplace handling cryptocurrency just got hit with sanctions that could freeze its operations. The UK government named Xinbi Guarantee, a platform that lets users trade in stolen data, money-laundering tools, and even tech used for running scams. This isn’t just a small operation
