Democrats to Push Broader Crypto Market Structure Bill After Sweeping US Midterms: Report
Analysts said that the Clarity Act's path has become tougher, while advocacy group Stand With Crypto has endorsed 27 winning candidates so far.
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Senator Lummis Condemns Democrats for Blocking Crypto
Senator Cynthia Lummis criticizes Democrats for opposing the Clarity Act's broker requirement, affecting retail crypto trading.
Scaramucci Blames Trump Memecoins for CLARITY Act Setback
Anthony Scaramucci says Trump’s memecoin launches cost the CLARITY Act Democratic support by turning crypto market-structure negotiations into a broader ethics dispute.
Bitcoin Erases Election Rally as AI Stocks Plunge, $428 Million in Crypto Longs Get Wiped Out
Bitcoin plunged nearly 5% as AI stocks sank, Democratic midterm wins raised fresh policy questions, and forced liquidations erased a Wednesday rally that had been fueled partly by short covering.
Zilliqa Announces Shift to Ethereum L2, Targeting Regulated
Zilliqa pivots from its standalone Layer 1 to an Ethereum Layer 2, focusing on institutional clients.
Anchorage Digital Applies for CFTC Swap Dealer Registration
The firm says its US-client options business has crossed the $8 billion threshold for an exemption from swap dealer registration.
Anchorage Digital seeks CFTC swap dealer registration for crypto options
Anchorage's CFTC registration pursuit could enhance institutional trust in crypto options, but regulatory hurdles and compliance costs loom large.
Anchorage Digital seeks CFTC swap dealer registration for crypto options business
Anchorage Digital has applied for CFTC swap dealer registration and plans to offer European-style bitcoin and ether options if approved.
U.S.-Sanctioned Moscow Exchange Will List Bitcoin on Dec. 1 as Russia Pulls Crypto Trading Home
U.S.-Sanctioned Moscow Exchange Will List Bitcoin on Dec. 1 as Russia Pulls Crypto Trading Home Russia's largest exchange, Moscow Exchange,. will open bitcoin trading on Dec. 1 under the country's new crypto law, with retail buyers tested and capped at 300,000 rubles a year.
Ukraine Central Bank Refuses to Back Crypto Bill Cleared for Second Reading
Ukraine Central Bank Refuses to Back Crypto Bill Cleared for Second Reading Ukraine's National Bank says draft law 10225-d on virtual assets lacks safeguards on foreign tokens and platform licensing.
Aave V4 on Base draws $871K in tokenized SpaceX shares
The integration of tokenized stocks into DeFi platforms like Aave V4 could revolutionize liquidity access, though it raises regulatory and custodial challenges.
$631M in crypto longs liquidated in 24 hours as leverage bites again
High leverage in crypto markets amplifies volatility, risking liquidation cascades and potential regulatory scrutiny amid persistent market shifts.
BeInCrypto at MERGE Madrid 2026: Banks Turn to Stablecoin Infrastructure
MERGE Madrid ran from October 27 to 29, opening at Bolsa de Madrid, the city’s stock exchange, before the main program moved to Palacio de Cibeles. Luís De Magalhães, our Head of Latin America, and Martin Coxall, our VP of Institutional Partnerships, represented BeInCrypto.
Ukraine Central Bank Opposes Current Crypto Bill Draft
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) said it cannot support draft law No. 10225-d on virtual assets in its current form, arguing that the final version omits key safeguards discussed during negotiations.
Bitget Faces Dec 5 Thai Access Ban as Regulators Target Years of Unlicensed Local Promotion
Thailand’s crypto crackdown has claimed another major target. On November 5, 2026, the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint against BG Limited, the entity that operates Bitget, for allegedly running an unlicensed digital asset business in the country.
Hong Kong Lawmakers Pass Crypto Tax Reporting Bill Weeks Before 2027 Data Collection Begins
The vote writes the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework into Hong Kong law, so service providers will start gathering user information next year for cross-border sharing from 2028.
Thailand’s SEC Moves to Block Bitget as It Files Criminal Complaint
Thailand’s SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has filed a criminal complaint against BG Limited, the company operating the cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, over alleged unlicensed activities. Authorities plan to restrict access to Bitget’s website, associated domains, and mobile application starting December 5, 2026.
Fed’s Hammack says AI agents using stablecoins would mark a major shift
AI-driven stablecoin transactions could reshape financial systems, but regulatory gaps may hinder US adoption, affecting global dollar influence.
Ukraine’s Central Bank Withholds Support as Crypto Bill Nears Final Rada Vote
The NBU wants power to restrict foreign e-money-like tokens that go unsupervised where they are issued, and says the committee's text scraps an agreed three-operator limit on trading platforms, handing that decision to the NSSMC.
DIFC Courts Seek to Tokenize Court Decisions, Polygon Labs
The DIFC Courts unveiled a proposal for implementing court decisions on tokenized assets, with insights from Polygon Labs.
Zilliqa pivots to Ethereum Layer 2 for regulated institutions
Zilliqa's pivot to Ethereum Layer 2 highlights a trend towards regulatory compliance, potentially reshaping blockchain adoption dynamics.
Tether CEO Reacts to Massive USDT Demand in Paraguay
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has reacted to a reported surge in USDT demand in Paraguay, where a major banking crisis involving Ueno Bank has left millions of customers unable to access their savings.
How Fed Interest Rates Affect Crypto
Bitcoin can move before a rate decision as expectations shift. The surprise and the Fed’s message about future policy can matter more than the cut or hike itself.
Zuri-Invest Tokenizes Uranium Holdings for Launch of New Physical Uranium Tracker Certificate
Zurich, Switzerland – 5th November 2026 — Zuri-Invest AG, an independent asset manager regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) that services private, professional, and institutional clients, has announced the launch of its Physical Uranium Tracker with tokenized physical uranium holdings through Tezos-based…
Bitcoin Price Trades Near $79,600 as Oil Rebounds and Bank of England Hikes Rates
Bitcoin Price Trades Near $79,600 as Oil Rebounds and Bank of England Hikes Rates Bitcoin price slipped back below $80,000 on Thursday morning.
Democrats Push CLARITY Act for Stronger SEC Oversight
Grayscale and BlackRock indicate positive growth prospects for crypto, even post-midterms.
Thailand to block Bitget access from Dec. 5 after SEC complaint
Thailand's action against Bitget highlights the importance of regulatory compliance for crypto exchanges, impacting investor protection and market integrity.
Ukraine’s central bank rejects crypto bill over foreign token and monopoly risks
Ukraine’s central bank has refused to support the latest version of the country’s cryptocurrency regulation bill, warning that several provisions could threaten financial stability and give regulators excessive control over market access. In a November 4 statement, the National Bank…
Thai SEC Files Complaint Against BG Limited for Unauthorized
The Thai SEC has filed a complaint against BG Limited for unauthorized trading operations. A data access block will take effect next month.
Morning Minute: Democrat Sweep Pumps Crypto as Clarity Act Resurfaces
The Dems are already talking compromise on the Clarity Act and their requests all seem logical - does the bill have new life?