Despite Trump’s pledge, a CBDC is being explored behind closed doors, says former CTFC chair

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Christopher Giancarlo revealed that the U.S. government is exploring a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) despite former President Donald Trump's opposition to the idea. Giancarlo emphasized that discussions about a CBDC are occurring behind closed doors, indicating a level of

Germany's AllUnity plans Swedish krona stablecoin, pushes into AI agentic payments

Germany's AllUnity is set to launch a stablecoin pegged to the Swedish krona, aiming to enhance its presence in the digital currency market. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into payment systems, referred to as "agentic payments." This move highlights

Americans Arrested in Japan for Entering Punch the Monkey’s Zoo Home to Promote Meme Coin

Two Americans were arrested in Japan for illegally entering the home of Punch the Monkey, a popular character from a meme coin project. The incident occurred at a zoo in Tokyo, where the individuals attempted to promote the meme coin by engaging with the character. Authorities charged them with trespassing,

Minnesota Bans Prediction Markets—And Is Sued By the Trump Admin Hours Later

Minnesota has enacted a ban on prediction markets, which are platforms that allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events. Shortly after the ban was implemented, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the prohibition infringes on free market principles and individual rights. The

After Nearly a Decade, Gary Gensler's Poster Child for Crypto Compliance Executes Its First Trade

Gary Gensler's poster child for crypto compliance, the digital asset trading platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has executed its first trade after nearly a decade of preparation. This milestone marks a significant step in the platform's journey to establish a compliant trading