Tag: Crypto regulation

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly climbed above $74,000, gaining roughly 8% over the past 24 hours and returning to the level for the first time in about a month. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $680 million in inflows this week, signaling renewed institutional interest. Altcoins rallied sharply, with Ether up over 9% and Dogecoin surging more than 15%; crypto stocks including Coinbase advanced around 15%. Bitcoin has broken...

The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on February 25, 2026, to fully implement the GENIUS Act enacted in July 2025. The framework applies to permitted payment stablecoin issuers, including bank subsidiaries, federal and qualified state issuers, and foreign entities seeking U.S. access. Issuers must maintain 1:1 reserves with highly liquid assets, redeem at par within two business days, and implement principles-based risk...