Coinbase Joins Circle, Ripple With Final OCC Approval for Federal Trust Bank Charter
The exchange will move its institutional crypto custody business under federal oversight, building on its 2018 New York trust charter.
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Poland votes to allow crypto, bank account freezes without court orders
Poland's parliament has passed a bill allowing the interior minister to freeze bank accounts, crypto holdings and property without prior court approval.
Ethereum price crash: is $2,000 the next stop as ETF investors flee?
The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) extending their losses from the previous week as investors reassess the outlook for US monetary policy and cryptocurrency regulation.
Coinbase’s US national trust bank charter takes effect
Coinbase plans to expand its institutional crypto custody business under the federal charter and is exploring digital asset payment products.
Thai SEC Invites Comments on New Guidelines for ETFs and DRs
The Thai SEC is calling for public feedback on new guidelines for ETFs and Depositary Receipts, aiming to enhance transparency.
Coinbase Bank Gets Full OCC Approval as Ripple Leads Crypto Banking Push
Coinbase Bank secures full OCC approval, following Ripple as crypto companies expand into federally supervised US banking infrastructure.
'I Sold 2.5 Million XRP': Ripple Vet David Schwartz Rebuts Critics With Tax Proof
David Schwartz drops $1.7 million tax proof on 2.5 million XRP sales to shut down dumping claims and detail his de-risking strategy.
Coinbase Secures Full US Federal Approval to Operate as a National Trust Bank
Coinbase has received final approval from US banking regulators to operate a national trust bank. The authorization gives the crypto exchange federal oversight for custody operations and supports its planned payment services.
Coinbase Secures National Trust Bank Charter from OCC
Coinbase has received final approval for a national trust bank charter, enhancing its custody and payment capabilities.
Coinbase wins full US banking approval, but with key restrictions
Coinbase has received a full OCC national trust bank charter, bringing its institutional crypto custody business under federal oversight without retail banking.
Coinbase secures national trust bank charter from OCC
Coinbase's charter may boost institutional trust in crypto, influencing regulatory approaches and market dynamics in the digital asset space.
FinCEN, Fed Withdraw Proposal That Would Have Written Crypto Into Travel Rule Definitions
The regulators say any future attempt to lower the cross-border recordkeeping threshold to $250 or spell out crypto coverage will first go back out for public comment.
China’s Central Bank Targets Solana With Probe Weeks After Shanghai Office Launch
The People’s Bank of China halted Solana’s planned offline events in mainland China. The central bank will investigate the companies and individuals involved. A PBOC official called Solana a “virtual currency issuance platform” for its SOL token.
Coinbase gets full U.S. trust charter from federal banking regulator
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency elevated the biggest U.S. exchange's trust status from conditional to a full-fledged charter, the company said.
UK Regulator Opens Crypto Permissions Route for Wholesale Banks Ahead of 2027 Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has reminded wholesale banks that they can apply to extend their permissions into regulated cryptoasset activities under…
Labor Department Sends Final 401(k) Rule on Crypto, Other Alternatives to White House
A White House regulatory office logged the final version of the fiduciary safe harbor rule on Nov. 5, a review that comes before the Labor Department can publish it.
Binance, Tether and Trump crypto firms face Senate records deadline
Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked four crypto firms to start sending records by Nov. 30 and warned of further action if they miss the Jan. 4 deadline.
South Korea’s Supreme Court formalizes crypto asset seizure rules
South Korea's formalized crypto seizure rules enhance creditor predictability and compliance but challenge self-custody enforcement.
Adam Back Says Bitcoin Is Entering a Third Adoption Wave Led by Banks and Pension Funds
Bitcoin is about to enter its ‘third phase’ of global adoption, according to Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream. In an interview this week (as tracked by Wu Blockchain), the legendary British cryptographer said BTC is preparing to enter this new growth phase.
Gold Demand Hits Record As Retail Buyers Retreat
Global gold demand reached $188 billion in the third quarter, while the metal remains well below its January peak. This paradox does not reflect a general rush. Central banks and ETFs are buying more, while individuals reduce their physical purchases.
CFTC Says US-Regulated Exchanges Can Begin Trading Individual-Stock Perpetual Futures
CFTC chairman Michael Selig said on November 3 that individual-equity perpetual futures can begin trading on appropriately registered US exchanges. The…
New Zealand’s FMA proposes exemption path for NZD-backed stablecoins
The FMA's proposal could enhance financial stability and consumer trust in NZD-backed stablecoins, influencing global regulatory approaches.
Blumenthal Gives Binance, Tether and Trump-Linked Crypto Firms Until January 4 to Hand Over Records
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has given Binance, Tether and two cryptocurrency companies linked to President Donald Trump until January 4, 2027, to hand over records requested as part of ongoing Senate investigations into alleged financial misconduct and potential conflicts of interest.
SEC Publishes New Kalshi Security-Futures Filing as Perpetual Contracts Advance
The SEC published a November 6 notice on a KalshiEX rule change concerning listing standards for perpetual security-futures products. The filing takes…
Blumenthal Investigation Targets Binance, Tether and Trump Crypto Firms as Senate Sets January Deadline
Blumenthal Investigation targets Binance, Tether and Trump crypto firms as the Senate demands records ahead of a January 4 deadline.
Did the Crypto Industry Blow Its Best Chance at Regulatory Clarity? Patrick McHenry Thinks So
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law.
Incoming Senate Investigations Chair Puts Binance, Tether, Trump Crypto Firms on the Clock
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has warned Binance, Tether, World Liberty Financial and Fight Fight Fight LLC, that they have until January 4, 2027 to hand over records for his crypto investigations and that a continued noncooperation could lead to further action.
Senate Probe Puts Binance, Tether and Trump-Linked Crypto Firms on Notice
A Senate probe gives Binance, Tether and Trump-linked firms until January 4 to hand over records or face other measures.
Blumenthal Gives Binance and Tether Until Jan. 4 to Produce Records
Four crypto firms have until Jan. 4, 2027 to hand Senate investigators records they have sought for 18 months, or the panel says it will consider other means.
Trump defends family’s crypto business in 60 Minutes interview
Trump's defense of his family's crypto ventures highlights ongoing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and regulatory scrutiny.