Block Inc. led by Jack Dorsey will enter the elite S&P 500 index on July 23 in place of Hess Corp, which was acquired recently. The news caused the stock price of the fintech company to soar by almost 9 percent after hours, indicating the high interest of investors in the milestone of the company.

There would be a great irony if cryptocurrency — which was created in 2008 to provide an alternative to the mainstream financial system that had just failed — led to another economic crash. But that is what a handful of experts fear could happen now that Congress has passed the GENIUS Act, a major piece of crypto legislation.

The week ahead on Capitol Hill will be a defining moment for cryptocurrency legislation in the country. Lawmakers are preparing for what’s being referred to as “Crypto Week,” a packed slate of votes and discussions that could determine how crypto,

As Bitcoin price hits new highs and altcoins soar, traders are curious to know if a new super cycle has begun. Institutional flows are growing, but retail interest and App Store rankings remain unusually low. A weakening US dollar or major ETF adoption could push the crypto market cap well above its previous highs.

The cryptocurrency has extended its rally as lawmakers consider legislation that would bring digital tokens further into the mainstream.

Australia regulator declares digital currencies a top threat in the "most ambitious overhaul of anti-money laundering laws in a generation."