crypto
How Far Should Crypto Firms Trace a Transaction? FCA Says Risk Should Decide
- Crypto firms should be able to explain the alerts and risk scores produced by their monitoring tools, including those supplied by third parties.
- Unhosted wallets or privacy tools may warrant closer checks; blockchain links to criminal or sanctioned activity require enhanced due diligence.
Friday, 23/10/2026 | 13:56 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Bitget Plans Thai Exchange Acquisition Despite Restrictions on Serving Local Users
- The acquisition plan comes weeks after a $388 million security incident.
- Recently, the firm listed Thailand, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan among its restricted jurisdictions.
Tuesday, 20/10/2026 | 12:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Google Broadens UAE Crypto Ad Eligibility, Clarifies CFD and Forex Rules
- Crypto exchanges and software-wallet providers targeting UAE users can seek Google ad certification with an eligible CMA, DFSA, FSRA or VARA licence.
- For CFD and rolling spot forex brokers, the licensing routes are essentially unchanged: SCA’s name is replaced with that of its successor, the CMA.
Monday, 19/10/2026 | 19:15 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
More Holders, Little Trading: The RWA Liquidity Problem Is Worse Than You Think
- Anndy Lian argues that market makers, regulatory clarity and interoperable venues are needed to turn token issuance into sustained trading activity.
- Tokenized stocks recorded 204.6% monthly turnover, while tokenized rate products managed just 0.1%.
Monday, 19/10/2026 | 04:43 GMT by
Anndy Lian
BingX EU Secures Austrian MiCA Licence to Enter 29 EEA Markets
- The company has not announced a launch date or detailed its initial range of regulated crypto services.
- The EU’s MiCA transition period ended on 1 July this year, requiring crypto firms to obtain authorisation.
Wednesday, 14/10/2026 | 17:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchange Websites, Including KuCoin, BitMart
- Unregistered crypto exchange operations can carry penalties of up to five years in prison or a $37,000 fine.
- Google Play restricted 17 unregistered crypto platforms in March 2025, including KuCoin and MEXC.
Tuesday, 13/10/2026 | 15:25 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Exclusive: Crypto Market Maker Wincent Plans US Push After 80% Staff Growth Since 2024
- "Market making and trading are what we do," Tom Mazur told FinanceMagnates.com.
- Shawn Egger, who helped build Citadel Securities’ FX sales business, will lead the expansion into America.
Tuesday, 13/10/2026 | 12:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Ledger Probes Reseller Supply Chain as Analysts Track $86 Million in Suspected Drains
- Ledger froze distribution via CryptoBilis, advising recent buyers to replace both their signer and seed phrase.
- Widely circulated loss estimates of $86M stem from preliminary third-party wallet tracking.
Friday, 09/10/2026 | 16:39 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Moomoo Adds Crossover’s Crypto Execution Network for US Retail Traders
- The firm adds CROSSx execution infrastructure as its US crypto offering expands beyond Coinbase.
- Crossover provides access to liquidity providers, counterparties and smart order matching.
Wednesday, 07/10/2026 | 16:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFTC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Retail Crypto Regulatory Framework
- The regulator seeks measures to address abusive practices and clarify regulatory requirements for crypto firms.
- The agency previously sought feedback on spot crypto contracts and leveraged retail transactions.
Monday, 05/10/2026 | 17:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
TP ICAP's Fusion Digital Assets Gains 4OTC Low-Latency Connectivity for Crypto Liquidity
- Participants can trade without prefunding and face TP ICAP as intermediary under a matched principal model.
- The venue plans to support USDC and SOL, with further fiat pairs and tokenised real-world assets also planned.
Monday, 05/10/2026 | 06:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SEC Proposes Last-Resort Crypto Self-Custody for Advisers and Funds
- Advisers and regulated funds might be allowed to self-custody crypto only when no permitted custodian is available.
- The proposal would also let eligible state trust companies provide crypto custody.
Friday, 02/10/2026 | 18:00 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
True Markets Launches Tokenized Equity Trading, Starting with Nvidia
- The firm offers tokenized Nvidia trading through APIs and FIX connectivity to beta clients.
- Tokenized stocks are creating a parallel equity market, while NYSE develops a 24-hour tokenized venue.
Friday, 02/10/2026 | 12:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Opens Five-Month Authorisation Window for UK Crypto Firms
- Crypto firms seeking to continue regulated UK activities after the new regime begins on October 25, 2027, should submit applications by February 28, 2027.
- Existing AML registrations will not convert automatically; firms that fail to show the ability to meet the FCA’s requirements won't be authorised.
Wednesday, 30/09/2026 | 15:00 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
DeFi Was Never Going to Get Its Clarity from US Congress
- Mohammad Akhavannik, Managing Director of Newton Foundation, highlights Treasury’s role in shaping AML-type screening requirements affecting decentralised finance.
- New SEC exemptions impose limits on token fundraising and permissioned venues offering tokenized equities.
Friday, 25/09/2026 | 09:25 GMT by
Mohammad Akhavannik
Why Is Crypto Going Down Today? Bitcoin Slips Toward $82,600, XRP Falls 7%
- Bitcoin is back near the $82,614 breakout level, a retest Monday's analysis expected before a push toward $99,500.
- Ether slipped under $2,757 again, while XRP and Dogecoin paused their flag breakouts ahead of Friday's options expiry.
Thursday, 24/09/2026 | 09:29 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
BitMEX Officially Shuts Today. Who Wins Its Users?
- NAGA's Alexandru Badea explains how BitMEX, CoinEx and BitMart shut down within two months, undone by falling volume, rising compliance costs and liquidity flight, not scandal.
- Their departures hand a combined user base to Binance, Bybit, OKX and Hyperliquid for free, and signal the same pressures building under CFD and forex brokers.
Wednesday, 23/09/2026 | 11:34 GMT by
Badea Alexandru Gabriel
Binance Takes $100m Stake in Circle Alongside Five-Year USDC Deal
- Circle will pay Binance monthly incentives tied to USDC balances under the new agreement.
- Binance buys Circle shares at $80.84, with a two-year restriction on selling, transferring or hedging.
Tuesday, 22/09/2026 | 13:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Is Crypto Up Today? Bitcoin Tops $80,000 as Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Rise Up to 7%
- The rebound follows a week that brought a failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act and the Fed's first rate hike since 2023.
- Bitcoin now trades within 2% of Citi's $82,000 12-month target, while XRP is back above its 200-day EMA inside a bull flag.
Friday, 18/09/2026 | 18:26 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Turkey Detains 175 in Alleged $266m Forex and Crypto Fraud Network
- Turkish authorities said individuals “linked to Israel predominated” in the companies’ ownership structures.
- The investigation remains ongoing as authorities search for other suspects and examine financial flows.
Friday, 18/09/2026 | 14:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
'Ethics', Not Economics, Sink the CLARITY Act in the Senate
- The Senate blocked the CLARITY Act in a 50-49 cloture vote on September 15, short of the 60 votes needed, effectively shelving the crypto market structure bill for 2026.
- Senator Elissa Slotkin cited weak ethics rules and crypto profits by Trump officials in her no vote, while industry figures called the outcome a delay rather than a defeat.
Wednesday, 16/09/2026 | 05:05 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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