Austin Mwendia
Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.
Articles by Austin Mwendia
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Ripple filed for a federal charter to bring RLUSD under both state and federal stablecoin supervision. Circle also applied to the OCC as stablecoin firms prepare for new rules under the GENIUS Act. Ripple’s custody arm applied for a […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: A court has given the green light to Celsius to pursue breach of contract and fraud claims against the stablecoin issuer. Celsius contends that Tether sold Bitcoin too early, causing billions in losses and violating loan agreement terms. The […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: The ECB has approved a two-track plan to link blockchain platforms with European payment infrastructure using DLT systems. Pontes will connect DLT platforms to TARGET services with a pilot launch scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Appia will […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Letitia James warns that current crypto bills do not protect against fraud or anonymous digital transactions. The Attorney General has urged Congress to treat stablecoin firms like banks to reduce risks in the financial system. James suggested that stablecoin […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Katie Hobbs has rejected a bill that aims to create a fund for seized crypto assets. The vetoed bill proposed giving the state treasurer control over digital assets taken through criminal forfeiture. Other states like Texas and New Hampshire […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Bitget Wallet launched a crypto card that allows users to spend digital assets at over 150 million Mastercard merchants. Users can fund the card instantly through on-chain swaps and use it online or in stores without needing a physical […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Paxos has launched a stablecoin across the EU under MiCA rules. The stablecoin now meets strict EU rules with reserves held in European banks and full dollar redemption guaranteed. Platforms like Kraken and Gate now offer USDG stablecoin as […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: The Supreme Court has let the IRS access crypto data from Coinbase without reviewing Fourth Amendment privacy claims. The IRS can still demand user records from exchanges as courts uphold third-party data access without warrants. Crypto investors are facing […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Circle applies to launch a national trust bank to expand USDC custody and support tokenized asset services. The GENIUS Act moves through Congress as Circle seeks a charter to align with upcoming stablecoin rules. USDC adoption grows as Shopify […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Spanish police arrested five people for running a crypto fraud scheme that stole over €460 million. The fraud network used fake crypto platforms and a Hong Kong setup to hide and move stolen funds globally. Europol warned that online […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: Wintermute has gained Bitcoin-backed credit from Cantor to manage liquidity and expand OTC trading. Cantor offers up to $2 billion in secured credit to crypto firms. Lenders are turning to Bitcoin-backed credit lines to provide capital in a more […]
Crypto News9 months ago
Highlights: South Korea has delayed the CBDC testing as banks raise concerns over high costs. Lawmakers are pushing for a stablecoin law to reduce reliance on foreign-backed tokens in the Korean crypto market. Eight major banks plan to launch a […]