Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 1 minuteThe US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn its 2023 proposal targeting crypto mixing, saying it could have a “chilling effect on legitimate activity”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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