AVAX Stays Above $12 as JPMorgan’s Crypto Foray Marks Institutional Shift

Economist Nouriel Roubini slammed the Trump administration’s second‑term pivot to crypto as “clueless,” “venal,” and a dangerous experiment, saying it plants legislative “time bombs” that could undermine U.S. financial stability. His comments escalate debate over how quickly policymakers should adopt crypto‑friendly rules.

On Feb. 7, 2026 the CFTC broadened the list of stablecoins eligible as regulated collateral and cleared nationally chartered trust banks to play a larger role in handling payment tokens, signaling stronger federal acceptance of stablecoins.

The EU's proposed 20th sanctions package targets Russia’s CBDC and crypto-asset service providers, aiming to limit digital channels that could be used to evade financial restrictions. The move marks a sharper focus on crypto in the bloc’s Russia policy.

The White House has convened a meeting and set Feb. 10 for resumed talks between crypto firms and banks as a market-regulation bill approaches a pivotal moment. Officials hope the sessions will help both sides find common ground and accelerate legislative progress.

Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie mysteriously disappeared overnight in Arizona, and media reports indicate possible cryptocurrency-linked ransom demands. Local authorities are investigating, but details remain limited.