Author: Chris Smith
Mastercard links stablecoin balances to bank accounts and card payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard has launched a platform allowing businesses to connect stablecoin balances with traditional banking and card payment services, expanding its digital asset infrastructure.
MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndex provider MSCI has approved rules that could remove Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi from its global indexes by excluding companies classified as non-operating businesses.
OCC review identifies crypto-related banking restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSome US banks restricted financial services for digital asset businesses, citing concerns about financial crime, according to a review by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea plans to tighten cybersecurity rules for financial institutions after a review found weaknesses at 130 of 555 companies, including crypto businesses.
Strive buys 3,311 Bitcoin for $280 million in largest acquisition since January
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrive added 3,311 Bitcoin to its holdings over the past week, bringing its total to 32,773 BTC as of 9 October, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The purchase was worth about $280 million.
BIS says digital cash can protect privacy but flags data breach risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says digital cash could offer privacy similar to physical cash, but its underlying technology is not yet ready for production.
Strategy’s Bitcoin stash grows to 848,250 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrategy purchased another 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 million last week, bringing its total holdings to 848,250 BTC.
TD Cowen warns CFTC crypto rules could slip into 2028
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may not finalise its proposed rules for leveraged and margined crypto trading until early 2028, leaving the framework vulnerable to changes after the […]
US targets $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto seizures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US expects to seize about $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington intensifies its sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Ether ETFs extend outflows as Solana funds end 14-week inflow streak
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Ether ETFs recorded $542.1 million in net outflows last week, their largest weekly loss since January, according to SoSoValue data analysed by The Block.
Securitize launches tokenised stocks for Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset company Securitize has launched blockchain-based versions of shares in major US companies including Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft.
Thailand clears rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised rules allowing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Samsung to add USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSamsung plans to add USDC transfers to Samsung Wallet for eligible Galaxy users in the US, allowing them to send stablecoins across borders without using a separate crypto app.
Zcash ETF’s $1 billion haul signals broader shift in crypto funds, Grayscale says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe growing range of crypto ETFs is pushing the market beyond Bitcoin and Ether, with issuers becoming more selective about which digital assets can attract enough investor demand, according to […]
OKX raises fresh funding at $25 billion valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange OKX has raised fresh funding from existing investors at a valuation of $25 billion, although it did not disclose the size of the round.
Hong Kong reaffirms 2026 deadline for broader crypto licensing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong plans to introduce legislation by the end of 2026 to create licensing regimes for a wider range of digital asset services.
Crypto group defends OCC charters for crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has defended the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) against a lawsuit challenging national trust charters for crypto firms.
FinCEN drops proposed crypto mixing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn its 2023 proposal targeting crypto mixing, saying it could have a “chilling effect on legitimate activity”.
US community banks challenge OCC rules for crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US community banking group has taken the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to court over its approach to crypto firms seeking national trust bank charters.
OKX and ICE seek SEC approval for tokenised stock venue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are moving ahead with plans for a platform offering tokenised US equities.
South Korea proposes rules for tokenised securities ahead of 2027 rollout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed new rules for issuing and trading tokenised securities.
SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules that would expand how investment advisers and regulated funds can custody crypto assets.
September crypto hacks push 2026 losses above $766 million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto hacks and exploits caused more than $766 million in losses in September, making it the costliest month for crypto security incidents this year.
ESMA calls for stronger crypto enforcement powers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called for stronger enforcement powers for EU regulators as part of its review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Bitwise brings NEAR ETF to US market with staking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise has introduced a US spot ETF tracking NEAR, with the Bitwise NEAR ETF (NRR) starting trading on NYSE Arca on 29 September.
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