The proposed U.S. Clarity Act would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, DeFi and tokenised assets. Backers say it will strengthen investor protection, define oversight responsibilities and enable blockchain innovation. Critics warn the stricter compliance requirements could reshape how digital asset firms operate and how markets evolve—potentially changing the pace of adoption.
Katie Haun says her firm has raised $1 billion across new venture funds, doubling down on its core thesis: funding crypto and blockchain startups. The announcement signals fresh capital ready to target the next wave of Web3 companies, as the sector continues to attract both believers and skeptics looking for real-world adoption and durable networks.
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Former prosecutor Katie Haun has raised $1 billion for new venture funds through Haun Ventures, targeting crypto and blockchain startups while folding in AI and financial services. With plans for global investments, Haun is leaning on her law enforcement and tech background to navigate shifting regulation and market volatility, even as the industry remains unpredictable.
Gurugram based climate tech startup Prithu has raised Rs 10 crore to expand its on ground operations and bring more smallholder farmers into its programme. The funding will also strengthen its blockchain powered monitoring, reporting and verification MRV infrastructure, aimed at improving how climate and sustainability outcomes are measured and verified.
Binance says it has become the first fully authorized crypto exchange under Abu Dhabi’s ADGM regulatory framework, as its user base crossed 300 million. In its year-end blockchain report, the exchange argues the next phase is treating crypto platforms like financial infrastructure, spotlighting governance, resilience, and stronger user protection over hype-driven growth.
Blockchain billionaire Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons. Sun alleges the firm illegally froze his token holdings worth about $320 million and secretly deployed tools to stop him from selling. The company denies the claims, calling them meritless.
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World Liberty, branded as a decentralised platform co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons, is reported to be proposing a $1.5 billion crypto initiative. Reuters calculations cited in the report say the family has already earned about $500 million since the platform’s launch, raising fresh questions about scale and incentives behind the push.
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