Ec Chair Paul Atkins unveils “Project Crypto” at Bitcoin 2026 — a commission-wide initiative to modernize securities rules and create a new token taxonomy classifying most digital assets as non-securities
At Bitcoin 2026, EC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a sweeping program dubbed “Project Crypto,” a commission-wide push to update securities regulation and propose a new token taxonomy that would treat the bulk of digital assets as non-securities. The announcement was equal parts policy prescription and an olive branch to the crypto sector, promising clearer lines […]
Tether’s surge to $150 billion: why this matters for bitcoin and the wider crypto market
The crypto world wakes up to headlines: Tether USDT Supply Surges to Nearly $150 Billion — All-Time High Injects Major Liquidity Into Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Markets. That late-breaking supply figure is more than a number. It changes how capital flows through exchanges, shapes liquidity for traders trying to get bitcoins, and alters the balance […]
Morgan Stanley offers a new anchored option for stablecoin reserves
Morgan Stanley has introduced a regulated cash-management vehicle aimed at one of crypto’s most persistent headaches: reliable reserves for stablecoin issuers. The firm is rolling out a money market fund that holds U.S. Treasury bills to serve as a reserve vehicle for issuers who want to demonstrate conservative, liquid backing for their tokens. This move […]
Why passing crypto laws is a test of U.S. financial leadership
When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is vital to U.S. financial leadership, he framed the debate as more than a technical exercise in rulemaking. The message was crisp: lawmakers must decide whether the United States will shape the rules of a fast-moving market or cede that role […]
