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Coinbase is pushing to bridge traditional finance and crypto by applying to offer single-stock perpetual futures for major equities in the U.S. market, signaling a broader industry trend.
Sep 21, 2026A U.S. House Committee has moved forward with a Bitcoin Reserve Bill, signaling serious legislative intent to establish a national Bitcoin reserve despite a clear party-line divide. This development marks a pivotal moment in the integration of digital assets into national financial strategy.
Sep 18, 2026The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has adopted a developer-friendly no-action stance, mirroring the SEC's approach and fostering a more accommodating regulatory landscape for crypto innovation. This move suggests a unified, progressive regulatory front in the United States.
Sep 18, 2026Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has sued BitMEX for $495 million, alleging the exchange's platform facilitated forced liquidations during the March 2020 market crash. The lawsuit highlights ongoing legal battles in the crypto space.
Sep 17, 2026The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, leaving the crypto industry in continued regulatory uncertainty. Bitcoin and major crypto stocks saw immediate declines, underscoring investor anxiety.
Sep 17, 2026Blockstream has publicly rejected a 10% bounty demand for the remaining $47 million from the Liquid Network exploit, vowing to pursue recovery through legal channels.
Sep 16, 2026The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is set to review two significant bills that could reshape crypto taxation, proposing both deferred income for miners and expanded wash-sale rules.
Sep 16, 2026The U.S. Senate's failure to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act due to political infighting has plunged the crypto industry into further regulatory uncertainty, triggering market declines.
Sep 16, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking $61 million in cryptocurrency proceeds, alleging they were laundered through Binance from illicit Iranian oil sales, highlighting ongoing challenges in crypto compliance.
Sep 15, 2026President Trump's agreement to ethics provisions clears a path for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, potentially solidifying XRP's regulatory standing and offering broader market certainty.
Sep 15, 2026Mexican authorities recently raided a hidden cryptocurrency mining facility suspected of power theft and money laundering, highlighting the illicit activities sometimes associated with unregulated crypto operations. This action underscores the ongoing global efforts to combat criminal misuse of digital assets and infrastructure.
Sep 14, 2026Revolut recently disclosed a significant data exposure incident where customer KYC and Bitcoin transaction data were compromised due to a fraudulent request originating from a government domain. This event highlights the sophisticated tactics employed by malicious actors and the critical need for robust verification processes in a regulated financial environment.
Sep 14, 2026The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces a pivotal Senate vote on September 15, aiming to define U.S. crypto regulatory oversight. Its passage is critical for the nation's leadership in distributed ledger technology, despite facing opposition from some lawmakers.
Sep 11, 2026Germany's Finance Ministry has drafted legislation for a flat 25% tax on crypto gains for assets acquired from January 1, 2027, signaling a significant shift in its digital asset taxation policy.
Sep 10, 2026Jack Dorsey's Block has officially applied for a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), signaling a significant strategic pivot towards deeper integration with traditional financial services.
Sep 9, 2026OpenReserve, a crypto startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has received preliminary approval from the OCC for a national bank charter. This landmark decision paves the way for a federally regulated crypto-native bank, signaling deeper integration between digital assets and traditional finance.
Sep 8, 2026The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by CME Group regarding crypto perpetual futures, highlighting the ongoing regulatory battles shaping the digital asset derivatives market. This development underscores the complex legal landscape for innovative financial products.
Sep 4, 2026Fintech powerhouse Revolut has secured conditional approval from the OCC to operate as a U.S. bank, marking a pivotal moment in its expansion strategy. This move signifies the growing integration of digital-first financial services into the traditional banking framework, promising enhanced competition and innovation.
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