Adam Forsyth

Crypto regulation FDIC drops 191 stablecoin rules

The crypto regulation landscape shifted Tuesday as the FDIC voted to release a 191-page proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, setting reserve, redemption, capital, and custody standards for stablecoin issuers — but the most consequential detail for everyday holders is what the proposal does not provide: federal deposit insurance on their tokens. Summary The FDIC’s…

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Bitcoin Rebound Gains Strength, Yet This Key Signal Warns It’s Not Over

Futures data flipped bullish, yet Bitcoin’s price structure lags. Bitcoin saw a sharp recovery on Wednesday after Iran’s Supreme National Security Council accepted a two-week ceasefire. The crypto asset briefly climbed above $72,700 after posting over 5% daily gains before stabilizing near $71,600. The rebound was particularly visible in the derivatives market, where sentiment…

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Microsoft rolls out open-source runtime toolkit to tighten control over autonomous AI agents

Microsoft has introduced a new open-source toolkit focused on runtime security to enforce stricter governance over enterprise AI agents. Summary Microsoft launched an open-source toolkit focused on runtime security to govern enterprise AI agents. The system monitors and blocks agent actions in real time, addressing risks from autonomous models executing code. It inserts a policy…

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Coinbase gains AFSL licence to bring ‘Everything Exchange’ to Australia

Coinbase Australia has received an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) with retail derivatives authorisation from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), becoming the first crypto exchange to achieve this milestone. An AFSL authorizes businesses to provide regulated financial services in Australia. It covers activities like giving financial advice, trading financial products, operating investment schemes,…

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White House Economists Oppose Ban on Stablecoin Yields

White House economists oppose prohibiting crypto platforms from offering yields on stablecoin deposits as Clarity Act debates heat up. White House economists, part of the Council of Economic Advisers, reported today that banning crypto firms from offering customers yield on stablecoins won’t have a meaningful effect on community banks. This marks the latest developments…

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