FinCEN Withdraws Proposed Crypto Mixing Reporting Rule Amidst Industry Concerns and Backlash
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has officially withdrawn a controversial proposed rule that would have imposed significant reporting requirements on financial institutions regarding cryptocurrency…
Tokenization’s Promise of 80% Capital-Raising Cost Reduction Faces a $100,000 On-Ramp Fee
Paolo Ardoino’s ambitious vision to slash corporate capital-raising costs by an impressive 80% is encountering a critical real-world test through Bitfinex Securities. The platform’s own illustrative example of a $5…
3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle
On October 2, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the green light to Cboe BZX exchange’s proposal to list Volatility Shares’ (VS Trust) 3x Bitcoin and 3x Ether…
India’s Crypto Dominance on Global Exchanges Masks a Stark Reality for Domestic Platforms
India’s cryptocurrency users are channeling a significant portion of their digital asset value to centralized exchanges, yet a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals a striking disparity: domestic…
Circle and Tether find common ground against MiCA’s bank reserve rules
Circle is urging the European Union to open its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to foreign-regulated stablecoins and loosen reserve rules that constrain global issuers. The USDC issuer proposed a…
India’s Crypto Users Flock to Offshore Exchanges, Domestic Platforms Capture a Mere 0.7% of Value
A groundbreaking regional report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has revealed a stark disparity in how Indian cryptocurrency users engage with domestic versus international exchanges. While Indian users are responsible…
SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Fallback, Potentially Expanding Investment Access While Favoring Larger Advisors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forth a proposed rule change that could significantly alter how investment advisors manage cryptocurrency assets for their clients. This new framework,…
The Federal Reserve’s Stablecoin Proposal Sets a Two-Business-Day Redemption Limit for Supervised Issuers
The Federal Reserve’s recent proposal to regulate stablecoin issuers, aiming to bolster financial stability and consumer protection, introduces a crucial two-business-day limit on redemption for entities under its direct supervision.…
Coinbase Secures Landmark CFTC Approval for Derivatives Clearinghouse, Completing US Trading Stack Amidst Ongoing Review of Stock Perpetual Futures
Coinbase, the preeminent cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) granting approval for its proprietary derivatives clearinghouse. This…
Coinbase Completes Deribit Switch, Ending International Exchange Trading
Coinbase has successfully completed the migration of its Coinbase International Exchange (CIE) operations to Deribit, a significant move that officially concluded trading on the former international venue as of October…
















