Author: Tony Pearce
Japan Declares War on Crypto Insider Trading with New Regulatory Offensive
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese regulators are launching a crackdown on illicit activities in the digital asset space.
Singapore Court Approves WazirX Restructuring, Enabling Repayments Following Major Hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Singapore High Court has approved a restructuring plan for crypto exchange WazirX, allowing it to move forward with repaying users after a $234 million security breach last year.
Citi to Asset Managers: A Safe for Your Crypto Is Coming in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiti has confirmed to its asset manager clients that a comprehensive crypto custody solution is on the horizon, with a launch slated for 2026.
Banking Giants Including BofA and Goldman Explore Joint Stablecoin Venture
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA consortium of the world’s most powerful financial institutions, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citi, is jointly exploring the creation of a bank-issued stablecoin.
Indian Tax Authority Initiates Wide-Ranging Probe into 400 High-Value Binance Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Indian tax authority has launched a significant investigation into over 400 high-net-worth individuals for suspected cryptocurrency tax evasion.
One Platform for Everything: Kraken Now Offers Oil, Gold, and Indices Alongside Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is breaking down the walls between crypto and traditional finance, announcing that its US clients can now trade CME Group derivatives—including oil, gold, and the S&P 500—directly on its platform.
Europe Moves to Launch Euro Stablecoins, Challenging Dollar’s Crypto Dominance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant policy pivot, senior European Union officials are advocating for the creation of euro-denominated stablecoins to compete with the dominant US dollar-based tokens.
Coinbase App Now Offers Direct DEX Access for US Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is opening the gates to early-stage crypto projects for its US users.
MetaMask Expands into Derivatives and Prediction Markets with Perpetuals Launch, Polymarket Partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major expansion of its services, the popular crypto wallet MetaMask has launched perpetual futures trading and announced an upcoming integration with prediction market platform Polymarket.
As Bitcoin and Gold Hit Records, Tokenized Gold Emerges as a $3B Bridge Between Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a rare market event, both Bitcoin and gold have soared to simultaneous all-time highs.
S&P Global Creates a ‘One-Stop Shop’ Index for Crypto and Stock Exposure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteS&P Global is answering investor calls for a simplified, regulated gateway into digital assets with the launch of the S&P Digital Markets 50.
As VARA Cracks Down on 19 Firms, BitGo Emerges with Coveted Dubai License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset firm BitGo announced it has secured a full broker-dealer license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
September Sees Crypto Spot Volumes Dip to $1.67T as Summer Rally Cools
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe crypto markets took a breather in September, with combined spot volume on centralized exchanges receding to $1.67 trillion—a 9.7% drop from August and the lowest reading since June.
Saylor’s Strategy Takes a Victory Lap with $9B Bitcoin Profit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter years of relentless accumulation, Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. is pausing its famous Bitcoin buying spree to celebrate a monumental win.
Coinbase Joins Crypto Rush for Federal Banking Charters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest US crypto exchange, Coinbase, is the latest firm to apply for a national trust company charter from the OCC.
Repeated Exploits Plague Abracadabra: A Look at the Protocol’s $21 Million Security Crisis
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe recent $1.8 million hack of Abracadabra Money is more than an isolated event; it’s the latest chapter in a concerning pattern.
‘Debasement Trade’: JPMorgan Says Retail Investors Pushing Bitcoin to $165,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan projects Bitcoin could surge to $165,000 by year-end, fueled by a retail-led “debasement trade.”
New York Senator Proposes Tiered Energy Tax on Cryptocurrency Mining
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill in New York State seeks to impose escalating excise taxes on the energy consumed by cryptocurrency mining companies.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Soars with New $620M Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet is doubling down on its Bitcoin-centric strategy with another colossal purchase.
SBI Crypto Loses $21 Million in Suspected North Korean-Linked Exploit, Funds Sent to Tornado Cash
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA major Japanese financial firm has fallen victim to a $21 million crypto exploit that online investigator ZachXBT suspects is connected to North Korean hackers.
Visa Aims to Unlock ‘Programmable Payouts’ with New Stablecoin Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa has unveiled a pilot integrating stablecoins directly into its core Visa Direct payments platform.
Tether’s Billion-Dollar Bet: Stablecoin Giant Amasses Another 8,888 Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a massive display of its ongoing accumulation strategy, Tether has transferred a staggering 8,888 Bitcoin (worth roughly $1 billion) to its corporate treasury wallet.
Poland Rolls Out Red Tape for Crypto: Mandatory KNF Licensing Now Required
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoing crypto business in Poland is about to become heavily regulated.
Turkey’s MASAK to Gain Sweeping Powers Over Crypto, Including Freezing Accounts and Blacklisting Wallets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant regulatory shift, Turkey is preparing to equip its financial crime unit, MASAK, with sweeping new powers over the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Analysts: Solana ETFs Could Launch in ‘Days or Weeks’ After Filing Frenzy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe launch of the first US spot Solana ETFs is imminent, according to analysts who point to a cluster of amended filings from major asset managers.
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