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Treasury Opens Free Cyber Threat Intel Sharing for Digital Asset Firms
technology1 day ago

Treasury Opens Free Cyber Threat Intel Sharing for Digital Asset Firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OCCIP announced a new no-cost program to provide eligible U.S. digital asset firms and industry groups with timely, actionable cybersecurity threat information to help identify, prevent, and respond to cyber risks, aligning with the President’s Working Group recommendations and GENIUS Act principles. Eligible entities can access the same high-quality intel used by traditional financial institutions, with details available by contacting [email protected].

Bowman urges tailored oversight to empower community banks and modernize capital rules
finance1 month ago

Bowman urges tailored oversight to empower community banks and modernize capital rules

In a Senate testimony, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says the U.S. banking system remains sound with strong capital and liquidity, but growing nonbank competition is changing the landscape. She outlines steps to encourage responsible innovation, tailor regulation for community banks, advance EGRPRA to cut burdens, and modernize the large-bank framework (Basel III, SLR, stress testing, G-SIB surcharge). She also discusses CAMELS revisions, ending reputational-risk in supervision, increasing transparency by publishing internal manuals, and sharpening supervisory tools and accountability.

BitGo Opens 2026 with a Hot IPO Amid Crypto Market Slump
industries2 months ago

BitGo Opens 2026 with a Hot IPO Amid Crypto Market Slump

BitGo Holdings opened its NYSE debut about 25% higher after pricing 11.8 million shares at $18, valuing the company around $2.08 billion; the IPO raised roughly $198.5 million with Goldman Sachs and Citigroup leading the deal. BitGo, which provides wallets, validation, trading and custody for digital assets, arrived as the crypto market showed weakness (bitcoin trading below $90,000), signaling robust investor appetite for crypto infrastructure despite broader uncertainty. BitGo also stated it has regulatory approval to convert BitGo Trust Co. to a federally chartered bank for digital assets, underscoring regulatory clarity as Kraken and others eye IPOs.

ASST Stock Soars Over 25% on Bitcoin Deals and Merger
business5 months ago

ASST Stock Soars Over 25% on Bitcoin Deals and Merger

Shares of Strive Inc. (ASST) surged over 25% in pre-market trading as the company deepens its focus on Bitcoin and digital assets, following a recent rally driven by its strategic moves into crypto investments and acquisitions. Despite high volatility, investors remain optimistic about its potential to become a major player in the digital asset management space.

Bitcoin Faces Challenges Amid Historic Crypto Selloff and Gold's Rise
finance5 months ago

Bitcoin Faces Challenges Amid Historic Crypto Selloff and Gold's Rise

Bitcoin has struggled to recover after a week-long selloff that erased hundreds of billions in value, falling from an all-time high of $126,251 to around $109,000, amid broader market turmoil and concerns over credit risks and geopolitical tensions. The cryptocurrency remains vulnerable, with $107,000 seen as a critical support level, and its performance acting as an indicator of overall market stress.