Author name: Natalie Simon

In brief GENIUS Act seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for U.S. stablecoins. The bill faces criticism over potential impacts on traditional banking. Its legislative code differs from the House’s STABLE Act in regulatory approach and reserve assets. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) initiated procedures Wednesday to expedite a vote on the first-ever […]

In brief A gaming-centric stablecoin is launching on Sui later this year from Playtron. The token is designed for use with the upcoming SuiPlay0X1 handheld device. Gaming startup Playtron announced onstage at Sui Basecamp in Dubai that it plans to roll out a stablecoin on Sui that is specifically designed to be used for gaming.

In brief Movement Labs suspended co-founder Rushi Manche amid a governance probe. Rentech, allegedly posing as a trading firm Web3Port’s affiliate, dumped 66M MOVE tokens after launch. Manche reportedly forwarded the Rentech deal, despite legal concerns and conflict warnings. Movement Labs, one of the most closely watched Ethereum layer-2 startups of the past year, is

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed actions Thursday to sever Cambodia-based Huione Group from the U.S. financial system. “For years, Huione Group has laundered illicit proceeds from cybercrimes,” the agency said in a notice of proposed rulemaking under Section 311 of the Patriot Act, identifying Huione as a “primary money laundering

In brief Rep. Lance Gooden (R., Texas) has urged the GSA to install crypto ATMs in federal buildings. He described the move as in line with Trump’s ambitions for U.S. blockchain leadership. But crypto ATM-related fraud is surging in the U.S., with seniors particularly vulnerable. As Trump continues to promote crypto and meme coins, a

In brief Kraken identified a job applicant using a false identity and suspected coaching during interviews. An investigation linked the applicant to a known network of North Korean operatives. Remote work, fake profiles, and digital deception are aiding state-backed infiltration attempts. A routine job interview at crypto exchange Kraken turned into a covert investigation after

In brief A licensed “Black Mirror” token is launching, inspired by Netflix’s hit dystopian series. The project’s virtual assistant Iris tracks user behavior and assigns reputation scores. Participants with high scores earn airdrops and other rewards. What would you give to earn cryptocurrency? Would you let an AI track your every online move? Those questions

In brief The research showed that biological age can be a stronger predictor of dementia risk than chronological age. According to a February 2025 report by the National Institutes of Health, more than 6 million Americans are living with dementia. Experts say tracking biological age helps improve the understanding of health and aging, while also