Study: US Leads Global Bitcoin Ownership With 14.3% Adoption Rate

A new research report by River reveals that nearly 50 million Americans, or 14.3% of the population, own bitcoin, the highest ownership rate of any geographical region. Additionally, the report highlights that 32 American public companies, with a combined market capitalization of $1.26 trillion, hold bitcoin as a treasury asset. Bitcoin Ownership Demographics and Corporate … Read more

Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine

Markets are flashing warning signs as long-term U.S. Treasury yields spike, bond auctions falter, and prediction markets show rising odds of economic trouble ahead. Treasury Market Signals Mounting Fiscal Anxiety The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% on Thursday—its highest point since 2023—before easing slightly later in the session. The benchmark 10-year yield … Read more

US Lawmakers Reload Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to Shield Crypto Builders

U.S. lawmakers are charging forward with a game-changing bill to shield non-custodial crypto developers from overreach, unlocking innovation and safeguarding America’s blockchain future. Emmer’s Crypto Shield Returns: Will Non-Custodial Devs Finally Breathe Free? U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN) announced on May 21 the reintroduction of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), a bipartisan proposal intended … Read more

SEC Chair Outlines Key Priority to Develop Rational Crypto Framework

Crypto regulation is entering a new era as the SEC commits to ditching aggressive enforcement in favor of crystal-clear rules, unleashing long-awaited momentum for blockchain innovation. Crypto Gets Regulatory Reset as SEC Chair Paul Atkins Prioritizes Clarity Over Crackdowns U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a pointed message to lawmakers during … Read more

Boutique Trump Tower Bank Is Quietly Stockpiling Bitcoin: Bloomberg

Dominari Holdings Inc., a small investment bank based in Trump Tower, is stockpiling bitcoin as it pivots deeper into crypto, Bloomberg first reported. Investment Bank Tied to Trump Family Deepens Crypto Footprint Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: DOMH), a small bank headquartered in New York’s Trump Tower, is increasing its bitcoin ( BTC) holdings while pursuing … Read more

Debt Reckoning: Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Amid Fiscal Freefall

On Friday, credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to a decade of mounting debt and escalating interest payment pressures. The development lands amid intensifying recession concerns, turbulent trading conditions, and disjointed activity across bond markets. Triple-A No More—Moody’s Strips U.S. of Top Rating Amid Exploding … Read more

Bond Vigilantes Return: Rising Yields Fuel Recession Fears

Rising U.S. Treasury bond yields are fueling fears of tighter financial conditions, and potential recession risks as global markets grapple with heightened volatility. Flight to Safety or Prelude to Panic? Bond Market Signals Turn Ominous The yield on the benchmark 10‑year U.S. Treasury note stood at 4.45% on Thursday, May  15,  2025, while the 30‑year … Read more

OCC Declares US Banking System ‘Well Positioned’ to Embrace Crypto

The U.S. banking system is officially primed for a digital evolution as the OCC confirms its readiness to support blockchain, stablecoins, and crypto-powered financial services. OCC Endorses Crypto Future for US Banks, Calling System ‘Well Positioned’ The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency that supervises national banks and federal savings … Read more

US Treasury Hosting Crypto Roundtables to Shape Regulations

The U.S. Treasury is holding closed-door talks with crypto leaders this week to reshape stablecoin rules, DeFi oversight, and digital asset regulation in the U.S. US Treasury Engages Crypto Leaders in Roundtables to Advance Digital Asset Regulation The U.S. Department of the Treasury is holding a series of confidential discussions this week with cryptocurrency executives … Read more