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SEC Crypto Rulemaking Enters White House Review As Industry Waits For Details

The SEC's proposed crypto regulation framework has entered White House review, marking a potential shift from enforcement-based oversight to formal rulemaking. This move could provide the industry with long-sought clarity, allowing companies to review, comment on, and prepare for specific rules. A central and complex focus of the proposal is expected to be establishing "safe harbors" for decentralized finance (DeFi), which must distinguish genuine decentralization from disguised control. While a formal proposal offers a concrete basis for debate, the industry will scrutinize whether it provides a workable path forward or simply repackages existing regulatory pressure. The details will determine if this step leads to constructive market structure or deeper conflict.

bitcoinist12h ago

SEC Crypto Rulemaking Enters White House Review As Industry Waits For Details

bitcoinist12h ago

Sudden Halt, Gemini 3.5 Pro Stalls, Google Plunges into a Trap of Disappointment

Gemini 3.5 Pro's launch has been delayed for months, according to a Bloomberg report. Hype had built after leaks suggested the AI model, codenamed 'Cappuccino', would feature a 2M-token context window and a 'Deep Think' mode, potentially surpassing rivals like GPT-4.5. However, internal sources reveal the model failed to meet strict standards, particularly in AI coding performance, despite a last-minute data update. The report details internal challenges at Google: bureaucratic hurdles slow decision-making as multiple departments compete for resources and alignment. Furthermore, a cultural reluctance among some engineers to use AI-generated code, coupled with internal GPU shortages, hampered the development of this critical capability. This inefficiency and perceived lag behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic is reportedly causing talent drain. Analysts suggest this isn't just a Google issue but part of a broader "next-gen giant model disappointment trap." As models scale, they face data bottlenecks, diminishing returns from compute scaling, and potential architectural limits. While OpenAI currently leads, the industry may be entering a platform period where explosive progress slows. Google's delay underscores the immense difficulty of advancing frontier AI models.

marsbitYesterday 08:24

Sudden Halt, Gemini 3.5 Pro Stalls, Google Plunges into a Trap of Disappointment

marsbitYesterday 08:24

a16z: The 'Convergence of DeFi and TradFi' is a False Proposition

Title: a16z: "The Fusion of DeFi and TradFi" is a False Proposition In the crypto industry, a common vision is that DeFi and TradFi will merge, creating a hybrid system. This article argues this is largely incorrect. The more honest trajectory is that TradFi will adopt specific blockchain components that improve its existing operations—reducing costs, improving settlement, expanding distribution, and tightening client control—without embracing the core tenets of decentralization like open access or permissionless execution. This is not a fusion but the emergence of a new category: programmable financial infrastructure optimized for institutional constraints, running on blockchain rails. Institutions adopt components like atomic settlement, shared ledgers, and programmable money only when they improve efficiency without compromising control or compliance (e.g., KYC, AML). Projects from J.P. Morgan or BlackRock use blockchain's technical attributes while deliberately discarding DeFi's permissionless nature. For entrepreneurs, this presents two distinct, parallel opportunities. The first is building infrastructure that institutions are ready to adopt today, validating the technology and bringing real volume on-chain. The second is continuing to build the open, crypto-native DeFi system that institutions aren't yet ready for. These paths are complementary, not competitive. The open network remains the primary lab for innovation, whose validated components institutions later adapt. Successful companies must choose their target market clearly. Building for institutions requires understanding procurement, compliance, and risk models, which differs fundamentally from building for open networks focused on developers and composability. The future may see both layers relying on the same public blockchain settlement layer, but convergence won't happen through one assimilating the other. TradFi isn't adopting DeFi; it's selectively using parts that fit its model.

marsbitYesterday 13:54

a16z: The 'Convergence of DeFi and TradFi' is a False Proposition

marsbitYesterday 13:54

Bitunix Exchange Launches Visa Debit Card for Daily Purchases and Earning

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitunix has launched the Bitunix Card, a Visa-powered debit card enabling users to spend their crypto holdings for everyday purchases worldwide and earn yield on idle balances. The card can be used at over 130 million Visa merchants and integrated with digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. It offers up to 8% cashback on spending and can earn up to 11.6% annual yield on eligible balances. With no issuance or monthly fees, activation requires a minimum transfer of 100 USDT to the card account. The card is available to verified Bitunix users in supported regions, aiming to bridge digital assets with daily commerce.

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 12:54

Bitunix Exchange Launches Visa Debit Card for Daily Purchases and Earning

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 12:54

Volvo Explores Proprietary Crypto Token for Supply Chain Payments and Logistics Coordination

Volvo Group is trialing a proprietary cryptocurrency token within a private blockchain network to improve coordination and payment settlements in its supply chain. Led by Ivan Branco, the initiative aims to facilitate transactions between material suppliers, transport providers, and Volvo itself on a shared ledger. The company emphasizes a practical, business-focused approach to blockchain technology, moving away from public cryptocurrencies and speculation. This permissioned system is designed for operational efficiency among authorized partners, highlighting a corporate trend of using blockchain for tangible benefits rather than decentralization. The project contributes to ongoing discussions about the potential of private enterprise blockchains versus public networks.

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 12:33

Volvo Explores Proprietary Crypto Token for Supply Chain Payments and Logistics Coordination

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 12:33

Bitcoin Consolidation Underway: Selling Pressure from Long-Term Holders Eases, ETF Outflows Slow

Bitcoin is in the process of bottoming out, with key dynamics shifting. Long-term holder capitulation has cooled from its peak, and profit-taking has largely subsided. The sell-off at the June lows was absorbed by broad-based buying. The price is now recovering and testing towards key overhead resistance around the short-term holder cost basis near $69,000, where significant supply pressure is expected. Macro drivers are evolving: Bitcoin is increasingly reacting inversely to the US dollar and showing a more positive response to favorable economic data like soft inflation reports, while its correlation with equities has weakened. On-chain data shows that long-term holders are now mainly selling at a loss, a classic late-cycle signal. This primary source of sell-side pressure is no longer expanding. ETF outflows have slowed but haven't reversed, indicating institutional selling has paused but not turned into buying. In derivatives markets, bearish bets are being unwound as seen in falling put/call ratios and reduced crash protection costs, though this positioning adjustment hasn't yet translated into strong spot market buying. Volatility has compressed to yearly lows, a potential calm before the next decisive move. While the foundation for a recovery is being laid with seller exhaustion and demand absorption at lows, confirmation is still missing. A sustainable uptrend requires spot-driven buying to decisively break and hold above the short-term holder cost basis. Failure to do so, or a reacceleration of long-term holder losses, would signal a return to range-bound trading.

marsbit2 days ago 12:08

Bitcoin Consolidation Underway: Selling Pressure from Long-Term Holders Eases, ETF Outflows Slow

marsbit2 days ago 12:08

Why DEXE’s post-ATH sell-off could send its price below $30

After reaching a new all-time high of $49.40 driven by its AI integration upgrade, DeXe (DEXE) has entered a significant sell-off phase. The price has since declined, trading around $34 with increased volume indicating strong selling pressure. On-chain data reveals whale activity, with large sell orders and a positive net flow of tokens to exchanges over several days, suggesting major holders are cashing out. Key momentum indicators like the Stochastic Momentum Index have entered oversold territory, and the RSI shows sellers gaining control. The analysis suggests that if this selling pressure, particularly from whales, continues, DEXE's price could potentially fall below $30. A hold above the $37-$40 range would be needed to invalidate this bearish outlook.

ambcrypto2 days ago 10:03

Why DEXE’s post-ATH sell-off could send its price below $30

ambcrypto2 days ago 10:03

Tether Freezes $131M in USDT Tied to U.S.-Sanctioned Iranian Addresses on TRON

Tether has frozen four wallets on the TRON network, containing a total of $131 million in USDT, linked to sanctioned Iranian entities: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Central Bank of Iran. The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned the wallets directly, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the action as part of efforts to disrupt Iran's use of digital assets for illicit finance. Most funds originated from identifiable platforms, DTC Pay and Bitso, raising questions about due diligence in the payment and exchange layer. While Tether has not publicly stated its reason, the connection to sanctioned entities provides a clear explanation. This freeze signals that stablecoin issuers are active participants in sanctions enforcement and shows Tether's willingness to cooperate with regulators, which may reassure institutional players. However, it also demonstrates that USDT on TRON can be frozen, challenging narratives of censorship resistance. The U.S. Treasury indicated it will continue tracking illicit crypto flows, implying more actions could follow. The event increases pressure on exchanges and payment providers to enhance compliance, highlighting the permanent auditability of transactions on distributed ledgers.

TheNewsCrypto07/15 07:00

Tether Freezes $131M in USDT Tied to U.S.-Sanctioned Iranian Addresses on TRON

TheNewsCrypto07/15 07:00

Additional $450 million fails to lift the price, what STRC truly lacks is never money

Despite raising an additional $450 million, shares of Strategy's (STRC) preferred stock fell, highlighting a deep-seated crisis of investor confidence rather than a lack of capital. The company, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, now boasts $3 billion in cash reserves, theoretically sufficient to cover dividends for 20 months. However, STRC's price remains at a 13% discount to its $100 face value. The core issue is a severe erosion of trust in founder Michael Saylor. His repeated reversals on key commitments—such as promises not to sell Bitcoin or dilute shares below a certain threshold, which were later broken—have damaged credibility. Market skepticism persists despite the high dividend yield, as STRC lacks the guarantees of a deposit account or money market fund. Ultimately, no amount of cash can restore the confidence repeatedly compromised by management's inconsistent actions.

marsbit07/15 01:58

Additional $450 million fails to lift the price, what STRC truly lacks is never money

marsbit07/15 01:58

Hackers use SpaceXAI, Starlink X accounts to pump SCATMAN: Token crashes 98%

On July 13th, hackers compromised the verified X accounts of SpaceXAI and Starlink to fraudulently promote the SCATMAN memecoin. The tweets, one gaining over 72,000 views quickly, misled users into believing the token was legitimate, generating significant buying pressure. Prior to the campaign, the attacker had minted 10 trillion SCATMAN tokens. After the price briefly approached a $2 million market cap, the attacker dumped their holdings for 73.7 ETH (approximately $135,000), causing liquidity to vanish and the token's value to crash by 98%. This incident highlights how compromised high-profile accounts can exploit online trust to create exit liquidity for crypto scams.

ambcrypto07/13 07:31

Hackers use SpaceXAI, Starlink X accounts to pump SCATMAN: Token crashes 98%

ambcrypto07/13 07:31

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