Author: Tony Pearce
Thailand sets rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs from 16 October
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued rules for cryptocurrency ETFs, initially limiting the products to Bitcoin and Ether.
French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto holdings above €100,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrench lawmakers have backed a proposal requiring holders of self-custodied crypto assets worth at least €100,000 ($112,000) to report their holdings to tax authorities.
Standard Chartered plans crypto custody service in Singapore
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered plans to offer crypto custody services to institutional clients in Singapore by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory requirements.
Greece moves towards 10% cryptocurrency gains tax
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece is moving towards a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains under draft legislation published for public consultation.
Russia registers first crypto exchanges and custodians under new rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has registered its first cryptocurrency exchange operators and custodians under regulations that took effect on 1 September.
Coinbase connects US traders to Deribit’s global derivatives markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has completed its integration of Deribit, giving eligible US customers a regulated route into the exchange’s global market for crypto options and perpetual futures.
ECB warns digital euro alternatives could fragment European payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEuropean Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone has warned that Europe could face greater fragmentation in digital payments without a pan-European digital euro.
Winklevoss-backed fund seeks Nasdaq listing for Zcash ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Zcash ETF backed by the Winklevoss family has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking to list the fund on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK.
Metaplanet increases Bitcoin holdings to 44,000 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC for ¥124.7 billion ($790 million) in Q3 before buying 11,000 BTC for ¥149.9 billion ($950 million).
CFTC proposes federal framework for crypto trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed a new framework for crypto trading platforms after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
Zcash group steps up lobbying in Washington
Reading Time: < 1 minuteZcash advocacy group Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) has registered as a federal lobbyist in the US, targeting legislation affecting the digital asset industry.
Circle calls for changes to MiCA stablecoin reserve rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle has called on the European Commission to change MiCA rules requiring stablecoin issuers to hold part of their reserves in bank deposits.
Hyperliquid and Circle seek changes to EU crypto rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hyperliquid Policy Center has urged the European Commission to classify crypto perpetual futures as derivatives under MiFID II.
Bitcoin ETFs attract $2.65 billion in September
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, their second-highest monthly total since October 2025.
UK crypto firms enter FCA authorisation process
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto firms operating in the UK can now apply for authorisation under the country’s new regulatory framework, with the FCA setting a 28 February 2027 deadline.
Singapore crypto activity rises 55% despite regional decline
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s crypto activity increased 55.4% to $284 billion in the year to June 2026, making it the largest crypto economy in Central and Southeast Asia and Oceania (CSAO), according to Chainalysis.
Illinois sets out proposed crypto tax rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIllinois has outlined how its planned 0.2% digital asset transaction tax could apply to stablecoins, DeFi and crypto transfers.
SEC and CFTC face leadership vacancies after Peirce departure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and CFTC will have only three commissioners combined after SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce leaves the agency on 2 October.
ESMA shifts MiCA focus towards crypto supervision
Reading Time: < 1 minuteESMA will focus more heavily on supervising crypto firms under MiCA in 2027, Chair Verena Ross said.
Tether says it helped freeze $550 million in Iran-linked USDT
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether said it helped authorities freeze about $550 million in USDT linked to Iran during 2026.
Bitcoin ETFs turn positive for 2026 after $2.4 billion inflow
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $2.4 billion in the week ending 25 September, their strongest weekly inflow since October 2025.
Bitget confirms $387.5 million security breach
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitget has confirmed that $387.5 million in crypto was transferred to attacker-controlled addresses after a security breach on 24 September.
Fed proposes new stablecoin rules under GENIUS Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve has proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, including reserve-asset limits and standardised capital requirements.
CFTC updates guidance on tokenised assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC has updated its guidance on tokenised assets and blockchain-based recordkeeping for registered firms.
Visa survey finds bank-style protections could boost US stablecoin use
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStablecoin adoption among US consumers could increase if issuers offered protections similar to those provided by banks.
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