Brazil's central bank has rolled out new regulations that bring crypto companies under stricter oversight. These rules, which will come into effect in 2026, classify certain crypto transactions as foreign exchange operations. This means that stablecoin transactions and transfers involving self-custo
Betting on baseball just got a little different. Some big sportsbooks are now putting a $200 limit on bets that focus on single pitches. This change comes after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were recently accused of cheating on small bets. The idea is to make it less tempting for players to chea
A big change could be coming to how the UK and US handle crypto. Sources say these two countries are working together to create a special space, called a sandbox, to make their crypto rules work better together. This idea came after talks with important people in the US government and crypto groups.
In Reno, a recent decision has sparked a debate between nightlife enthusiasts and local residents. The Reno Planning Commission gave the green light to a bar in Midtown to host live entertainment late at night, but with some conditions. The bar, Jupiter Red, can now have live music past 11 p. m. , b
Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, has a bold idea. He wants to make decentralized finance (DeFi) safer. But not everyone is on board. Some think his plan will kill the excitement and innovation that make DeFi special. Buterin argues that DeFi needs to grow up. He points to recent hacks an
Turkey is in the spotlight again as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plans to visit the country this month. This visit comes after Turkey was removed from the FATF's "grey list" last year for making progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. However, the country must prove
Oregon's hospitals are in a tough spot. They're cutting services and letting people go. This isn't just a problem for the hospitals. It's a problem for everyone in Oregon. Hospitals are big employers. They bring in a lot of money. But they need a strong economy to stay afloat. The state's economy i
The UK is tightening its grip on crypto. Recently, people in the UK can't access certain Ledger blog pages, like the one explaining multisig wallets. When they try, they see a message: "Due to new rules in the UK, certain Ledger. com webpages are restricted. " This isn't just about Ledger. It's par
A big shake-up happened in the crypto world. The boss of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, got a five-year prison sentence. Why? He ran a service that mixed up Bitcoin to hide where the money came from. Prosecutors say this service laundered a huge amount of money—over $237 million. Rodriguez and
The GENIUS Act is now law, and it’s shaking up the world of stablecoins. This new rule means stablecoins will face stricter regulations, and the battle over how these rules are applied is just getting started. The act sets the stage for a two-year fight over how $250 billion in stablecoins will be
