regulation·23d ago
Better Markets argues CFTC is wrong regulator for retail crypto
Advocacy group Better Markets says the CFTC's proposed framework would leave retail crypto investors less protected than SEC oversight would.
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regulation·23d ago
Better Markets Challenges CFTC's Role in Retail Crypto Oversight
Advocacy group Better Markets says the CFTC's proposed framework would leave retail crypto investors less protected than SEC oversight.
exchanges·24d ago
Kraken parent Payward links with Singapore Gulf Bank for round-the-clock dollar rails
Payward's connection to SGB Net enables 24/7 US-dollar funding in eligible jurisdictions, with customer-trade pricing planned for the coming months.
bitcoin·24d ago
Metaplanet revises capital allocation to fund more Bitcoin buys
The Tokyo-listed firm says up to 15% of total assets could go to strategic investments intended to support its Bitcoin accumulation.
markets·24d ago
Oil Slips as G7 Agrees 100 Million Barrel Emergency Reserve Release
Brent fell 0.55% to $101.69 and WTI dropped 1.04% to $90.16 after G7 nations agreed to tap 100 million barrels of emergency reserves.
exchanges·24d ago
OKX-ICE joint venture files to offer 24/7 tokenized US stock trading
OKXICE, formed by OKX and NYSE parent ICE, has filed to launch round-the-clock tokenized U.S. equities under the SEC's new innovation exemption.
bitcoin·25d ago
Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $134M as October Opens With Inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, reversing a Sept. 30 outflow as softer jobs data cooled rate expectations.
bitcoin·25d ago
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million as October Trading Opens Higher
Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, reversing a Sept. 30 outflow as soft jobs data eased rate expectations.
defi·25d ago
Lido's proposed staking route calls for over 13x the default entry bond
A report on Lido's proposed staking design says a larger entry bond cuts collateral per ETH at full balance, with fee efficiency hinging on funding and operator profiles.
regulation·25d ago
Russia's Finance Ministry Makes First Digital Ruble Wage Payments
Russia's Finance Ministry has made its first wage payments in digital rubles, with the Bank of Russia working to bring the CBDC into budget processes.
regulation·26d ago
ICBA Sues OCC Over Crypto Firms' National Trust Charters
The Independent Community Bankers of America has filed a lawsuit challenging the OCC's authority to grant national trust bank charters to non-fiduciary crypto firms.
regulation·26d ago
Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto National Trust Charters
The Independent Community Bankers of America alleges the OCC lacks the authority to charter crypto firms as national trust banks when they act outside a fiduciary role.
technology·26d ago
Pope Criticises AI Art As Vatican Seeks New Alliance With Artists
The pontiff said algorithms "lack the spark of humanity," as the Vatican moves to renew ties with artists and cultural institutions.
markets·26d ago
Six US bank failures in 2026, but assets are a fraction of 2023's total
Six US banks have failed so far in 2026 — one more than in all of 2023 — yet their combined assets are only about $1.43 billion.
regulation·26d ago
US court closes LIBRA memecoin lawsuit on procedural grounds
A September 29 ruling ended the LIBRA/M3M3 district-court case after the suit failed on continuity, pleading and jurisdiction grounds.
exchanges·26d ago
Anchorage Digital Reportedly Cuts 17% of Staff Amid Crypto Downturn
The federally chartered crypto bank's CEO told staff about the cuts this week, according to The Information, tying them to a prolonged market slump.
technology·27d ago
Nvidia Hits Record Intraday High as Morgan Stanley Restores Top Chip Pick
Shares touched an all-time intraday high of about $237.83 on October 2, topping May's record, after Morgan Stanley again named Nvidia its top semiconductor pick.
bitcoin·27d ago
Bitcoin Nears $87,000 as $85,000 Sell Wall Clears, Soft US Jobs Data Weighs
Bitcoin pushed back toward $87,000 on Friday after sellers around $85,000 were absorbed, according to Glassnode, with weaker US employment data in the background.
markets·27d ago
Bitcoin climbs toward $87,000 as $85,000 sell wall clears
Bitcoin pushed back toward $87,000 on Friday after sell-side orders around $85,000 were absorbed, with weak US jobs data also in the mix.
defi·27d ago
Cardano DeFi Shrinks by Over Half as RealFi Pitches Credit Revival
CryptoSlate reports Cardano's DeFi sector has contracted by more than 50%, with RealFi proposing on-chain credit as a path back to activity.
bitcoin·27d ago
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.65B in September Net Inflows
September ranked as the second-strongest month for US spot bitcoin ETF inflows since October 2025, according to The Block.
ethereum·28d ago
Ethereum Foundation unveils zkAPI for private AI model payments
The zero-knowledge system lets users fund an Ethereum vault and authorize spending without tying their identity to individual API requests.
regulation·28d ago
Regulators Allege Binance Uses Legal Loopholes to Serve EU Users
Binance says it complies with EU rules as regulators examine how the exchange keeps serving European customers without a local license.
exchanges·28d ago
Binance Accused of Using Legal Loopholes to Serve EU Users Without License
Regulators are questioning how Binance keeps serving European customers without a local license, while the exchange says it follows EU rules.