crypto
SEC Defines Crypto Rules - Here’s How Industry is Responding
- Clearer rules make classification more predictable, but shift risk into ongoing monitoring and compliance.
- Exchanges say listing is no longer the hardest part; managing tokens over time is.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 09:50 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Nasdaq and Talos Partner on Tokenised Collateral Following SEC Nod
- Institutions can now manage blockchain and traditional collateral together via Nasdaq’s Calypso platform.
- SEC approves Nasdaq pilot to trade stocks as traditional shares or blockchain-based tokens, involving DTC infrastructure.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 17:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Launches Stock Perpetual Futures for Non-US Users Amid $1.2T Perps Volume
- The firm offers cash-settled, leveraged perpetuals on Apple, Nvidia, and major US indices.
- In Europe, the company launched perpetual futures in 26 countries under its MiFID entity earlier in March.
Friday, 20/03/2026 | 14:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Tokenisation Isn’t About Technology”: Singapore Builds Cross-Border Market Infrastructure
- MAS launched Project Guardian in 2022; money market funds and bonds are now tokenised and settled on-chain.
- Key challenges include interoperability, cross-border regulatory alignment, liquidity, and robust custody frameworks.
Wednesday, 18/03/2026 | 15:46 GMT by
Paul Golden
SEC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Shifting Responsibility to Brokers
- Token classification now depends on how assets are marketed and used, not just what they are.
- Clearer rules reduce legal uncertainty but require brokers to monitor and justify decisions over time.
Wednesday, 18/03/2026 | 10:17 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
US Sanctions North Korea IT Worker Network; Vietnam Firm Accused of Laundering $2.5M Crypto
- OFAC freezes assets linked to North Korean network funding weapons through stolen crypto.
- 21 Ethereum and Tron addresses sanctioned to disrupt North Korea’s multi-chain crypto transfers.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 08:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
US Court Dismisses Major Claims in Binance Hamas-Linked Payments Case
- Court orders plaintiffs to amend complaint after dismissing key claims against Binance and Binance.US.
- Binance calls Alabama ruling a “full and complete legal victory” after partial dismissal.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 06:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
JPMorgan Accused of Ignoring Red Flags as Goliath Ventures’ $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Collapsed
- $253M flowed through JPMorgan to Goliath, including $123M sent to crypto wallets from 2023 to 2025.
- Goliath’s crypto Ponzi ran 2023 to 2026; CEO arrested and may face up to 30 years.
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 14:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
New Zealand Regulator Rules NZDD Stablecoin, Citing “Not a Financial Product”
- ECDD Holdings participated in the sandbox; lawyers said the ruling applies only to this version of NZDD.
- The country bans crypto ATMs over money-laundering risks while clarifying stablecoin regulations.
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 12:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
$790 Million Alleged Losses Linked to GainBitcoin as CBI Arrests Darwin Labs Co-Founder
- GainBitcoin scheme affected 8,000 investors, promising 10% monthly Bitcoin returns.
- Investigators conducted coordinated searches at over 60 locations in February last year.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 16:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Cryptocurrency Hack Losses Fall 87% in February as Scammers Shift to Phishing
- According to Nominis data, the decline follows January’s heavy wave of hacks.
- Security firms noted the drop was helped by stricter controls and better monitoring on exchanges and DeFi platforms.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 21:03 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Winklevoss Twins Move $130M Bitcoin while Gemini Launches US Prediction Markets
- The transfers aren’t confirmed as sales; exchange-linked wallet moves may signal selling.
- Last December, Gemini launched US prediction markets via Gemini Titan after a five-year CFTC review.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 13:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
There Are Many Obstacles Behind the CLARITY Act Delay, but Stablecoin Yield Is Not One
- DeFi regulation, banking concerns, and SEC–CFTC tensions complicate progress on the CLARITY Act.
- Policymakers face structural crypto regulation challenges far beyond stablecoin reward restrictions.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 10:57 GMT by
Anndy Lian
CySEC Regulated Coinbase Expands OTC Derivatives Offering Across the EEA
- Contracts include crypto and equity-index futures combining Magnificent Seven stocks with crypto ETFs.
- The exchange obtained its MiFID II licence this year through the acquisition of BUX Cyprus.
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 13:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Are No Longer Buying Both: US Equity Share Hits 36%, Crypto Drops
- Altcoin activity declines as CME crypto volume rises 132%, reflecting institutional participation.
- Retail speculative interest shifts to high-growth stocks while altcoin trading volume falls sharply.
Friday, 06/03/2026 | 16:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Justin Sun’s $10M Settlement Closes SEC Case Amid Trump-Linked Investment Scrutiny
- SEC alleged unregistered TRX and BTT sales, wash trading, and undisclosed celebrity promotions in three-year case.
- Sun invested $75M in the Trump-linked World Liberty Financial project in 2024.
Friday, 06/03/2026 | 12:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why NYSE’s Parent Is Betting on OKX to Rebuild U.S. Market Structure
- ICE will use OKX price data for U.S.-regulated crypto futures, while OKX could distribute those products to its 120M global users.
- The partnership marks OKX’s institutional comeback in the U.S. after its $504M settlement with regulators.
Friday, 06/03/2026 | 10:37 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
"Dubai Doesn’t Pause Easily": Missiles Hit City, but CFD and Crypto Firms Prioritize Resilience
- “Very calm here actually,” Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said, despite visible defense activity in Dubai.
- Industry observers detect no significant exits as firms reinforce operational resilience and continuity plans.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 16:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Russian Central Bank Proposes Allowing Banks and Brokers to Obtain Crypto Licenses
- The proposal would let banks and brokers run crypto exchanges under existing licenses through a simplified procedure.
- Crypto industry figures warn the model could sideline existing market operators in favor of traditional finance.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 14:54 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Kraken Just Plugged Into the Fed’s Payment System. Here’s Why It Matters
- Direct access to Fedwire could reduce crypto’s reliance on partner banks and bring exchanges closer to the core of the U.S. financial system.
- Kraken’s approval may also set a precedent for other crypto firms seeking limited access to Federal Reserve payment infrastructure.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 14:16 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Dubai Regulator Says KuCoin May Be Serving Residents “Without Approval”
- VARA lists KuCoin-linked entities: Phoenixfin, MEK Global, Peken, and KuCoin EU GmbH.
- Last year, the regulator fined 19 firms and issued cease-and-desist orders for unlicensed crypto activities.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 10:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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