Crypto Long & Short: Where DeFi yield really comes from (and why it broke this spring)
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Solstice Finance's David Plisek argues that most of the money lost in DeFi this spring wasn't taken by hackers but by yield…
SEC regulatory proposal marks ‘important’ step forward from ‘inapt’ crypto rules: Commissioner Peirce
“Crypto mom” Hester Peirce praised the SEC’s proposed crypto regime, published days after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the US’ first…
Beyond crypto funding rates: Ethena diversifies USDe backing with $1 billion FalconX facility
The warehouse facility gives Ethena another source of returns for the assets backing USDe while channeling onchain capital into overcollateralized…
Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia
Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrencybacked credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against…
Robot maker Unitree’s IPO surges 600%, outpacing crypto traders’ premarket bets
A Hyperliquid perp priced Unitree far above its IPO valuation before Shanghai trading began, but the robot maker’s first public trade still opened roughly 75%…
‘It has to pass’: Andrew Cuomo warns U.S. is falling behind on crypto rules
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the CLARITY Act is key to linking crypto and traditional markets. Source:CoinDesk
SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act
The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain…
Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto
A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a Democratic candidate, possibly leading to…
Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate
The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.…
U.S. SEC proposes first major crypto rule in surprise announcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the "Regulation Crypto" proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it. Source:CoinDesk
Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push
The multiasset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across financial services. Source:Cointelegraph
SEC Proposes New Regulation Crypto Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it proposed new rules, titled “Regulation Crypto Assets,” that would create a clear and…