Custodia Bank's five-year battle for a Federal Reserve master account has ended with a 7-3 loss in the appeals court. This decision comes shortly after the Kansas City Fed granted Kraken the first-ever crypto master account, marking a significant milestone for the crypto industry.
The SEC has dismissed its civil fraud case against Nader Al-Naji, founder of BitClout and DeSo, with prejudice. The case, initiated in 2024, accused Al-Naji of misusing over $7 million of investor funds for personal expenses.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows of approximately $767 million over five consecutive days, marking the first such streak in 2026. This trend indicates growing investor interest and confidence in Bitcoin ETFs.
The Ethereum Foundation has sold 5,000 ETH to Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Technologies for around $10.2 million. This over-the-counter transaction is part of the Foundation's strategy to balance its treasury between ETH and fiat-like assets.
Brazilian industry giants, representing 850 companies, have voiced opposition to a proposed tax on stablecoins, arguing it would be unconstitutional. They contend that stablecoins should not be taxed as they are not considered fiat currency under Brazil's Virtual Assets Law.