Author: Chris Smith
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.
ECB explores AI agent payments for digital euro
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank (ECB) has invited fintechs and payment companies to explore how AI agents could be used with the digital euro.
Bitget says third-party security flaw led to $388 million hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitget CEO Gracy Chen said a vulnerability in a third-party security product was behind the exchange’s $388 million hack.
CFTC approves Coinbase clearing organisation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organisation (DCO).
California bans public officials from issuing memecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe law also restricts digital asset service providers from offering certain memecoins issued by or in partnership with public officials to California residents.
SEC clarifies treatment of crypto token buybacks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has issued new staff guidance clarifying how securities laws apply to token buybacks and network development.
JPMorgan says Bitcoin above $85,000 could ease miner selling
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s move above JPMorgan’s estimated production cost of about $85,000 could reduce selling pressure from miners if sustained, the bank’s analysts said.
Bitget confirms $352 million security breach
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitget has confirmed a security breach involving approximately $351.6 million in assets and temporarily suspended withdrawals while investigating.
Bitwise launches first European Lighter ETP
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management has launched Europe’s first exchange-traded product (ETP) tracking Lighter.
US considers overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Trump administration is considering a plan to promote dollar-backed stablecoins overseas as part of efforts to support the US dollar’s role in the global financial system.
Canada’s six largest banks explore tokenised deposits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s six largest banks are working together on a system that would allow tokenised Canadian dollar deposits to move between financial institutions.
21Shares launches first European Zcash ETP
Reading Time: < 1 minute21Shares has launched Europe’s first exchange-traded product (ETP) tied to Zcash, giving investors access to the privacy-focused cryptocurrency through traditional brokerage accounts.
CME expands crypto futures with BCH and UNI
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCME Group plans to launch futures on Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) on 19 October, subject to regulatory approval.
ECB launches Pontes for tokenised asset settlement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank (ECB) has launched Pontes, a system that allows financial institutions to settle wholesale tokenised asset transactions in central bank money.
Strategy lifts Bitcoin holdings to 846,000 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrategy has added 950 Bitcoin to its treasury for approximately $75.7 million, taking its total holdings to 846,000 BTC.
US sanctions BitBank over alleged Bitcoin transfers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury Department has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank, alleging it helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Banks expand presence on EU MiCA register
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanks now account for nearly 23% of crypto-asset service providers listed under the EU’s MiCA framework, up from about 17% in late June.
Bitcoin ETFs finish week with modest inflow
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs ended the week with a $6.2 million net inflow after attracting $433 million on Friday, according to SoSoValue data.
JPMorgan sees room for Bitcoin ETF recovery
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin could attract stronger support than gold if investors unwind some of their ETF hedges, according to JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou.
SEC launches five-year exemption for tokenised stock trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a five-year “Innovation Exemption” allowing certain venues to facilitate onchain trading of tokenised stocks.
Circle launches Arc mainnet for stablecoin payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle has launched the mainnet of Arc, a layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin payments and financial markets, including agentic transactions.
House panel backs bill for US strategic Bitcoin reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe House Financial Services Committee has advanced legislation that would establish a permanent US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
SEC, CFTC prepare crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and CFTC are preparing to advance crypto rules using their existing powers after the Senate failed to move the Clarity Act forward.
US House panel advances broad crypto tax bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act was introduced by committee Chair Jason Smith and combines several proposals discussed by lawmakers during a June hearing.
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