Fed’s Kashkari: Cryptocurrency is ‘totally useless’

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari today delivered sharp new criticism of cryptocurrencies while defending the independence of the Federal Reserve in a speech in Fargo, North Dakota. Speaking at the 2026 Midwest Economic Outlook Summit, Kashkari reportedly questioned the practical value of digital assets, saying, “Cryptocurrency has been around for over 10 years, but it’s…

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Protocol: Zora moves to Solana

network news Zora moves from base to Solana: On-chain social platform and decentralized protocol Zora is making a decisive shift beyond its roots in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and creators with the launch of a “featured market” with Solana, a product that allows users to trade tokens tied to internet trends, memes, and cultural moments. The…

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White House considers new talks with crypto companies, banks on stablecoin yields

The White House is considering another meeting with crypto and banking leaders to address stablecoin yield regulations, which could happen as early as Thursday, according to Crypto in America’s Eleanor Tellet. 🚨New: Two sources familiar with the matter told me that the White House is considering holding another meeting on stablecoin yields between banks and…

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Stripe-owned Bridge Receives OCC Conditional Approval of Bank Charter

Bridge, the stablecoin platform owned by payment processing company Stripe, announced that it has received conditional approval to operate as a federally chartered national trust bank under the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). In Tuesday’s notice, Bridge said it had received conditional approval from banking regulators, which would allow it to…

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