Kiran Maatman, Author at CryptoCapitalNews

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Solana’s ‘Double Disinflation’ Vote Passes by a Hair After Dramatic Finish

Solana validators approved the network's first binding governance vote by a razor margin, doubling disinflation to 30% and tightening the SOL supply schedule, while a…

August 28, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Investors at Least $4.7 Billion Underwater Across Trump Crypto Ventures, Public Citizen Says

A Public Citizen report quantifies investor losses across Trump-linked crypto projects at $4.7 billion while Trump's disclosed crypto income reached $1.4 billion, sharpening conflict-of-interest scrutiny.

August 28, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Abu Dhabi Royal Takes 49% Stake in Trump Family’s Crypto Bank Venture

An investment group led by UAE national security advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed is taking a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty…

August 28, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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UK to Give Bank of England Secondary Mandate for Stablecoin and Digital Payments Innovation

The UK government wants to give the Bank of England a secondary statutory objective to support stablecoin and digital-payments innovation, with financial stability remaining the…

August 27, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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StarkWare Executed the First Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet, Without a Fork

StarkWare says it executed an experimental quantum-resistant bitcoin transaction on mainnet without a network fork, using a hash-based signature and a direct miner relay that…

August 27, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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SEC Sends Crypto Custody Rule Overhaul to White House for Review

The SEC has sent a proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House for review, targeting how investment advisers and funds hold digital…

August 26, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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US State Banking Associations Plan Nationwide BankChain Blockchain Network for 2027

A coalition of US state banking associations is building a nationwide blockchain network for tokenized deposits and onchain payments, targeting a 2027 launch.

August 26, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Chainalysis-Led Operation Lighthouse Flags 7,700 Crypto Accounts in Child Exploitation Sting

A Chainalysis-led global enforcement sweep flagged 7,700 crypto accounts tied to child sexual abuse material, generating 14,300 leads across 11 exchanges including Binance and Coinbase.

August 25, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Las Vegas Man Convicted in $24M AI Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme, Faces Up to 280 Years

A federal jury convicted Las Vegas businessman Brent C. Kovar on 15 counts for a $24 million Ponzi scheme that pitched a nonexistent AI supercomputer…

August 25, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Kalshi restricted in Washington as 44 states challenge CFTC oversight of prediction markets

A Washington court ordered Kalshi to wind down most operations by Sept. 2, while 44 state attorneys general tell the CFTC it lacks authority over…

August 22, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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