Canton’s CC rises 4% as SEC staff view it as ‘digital commodity’
SEC staff’s no-action letter covers CC earned by running infrastructure and applications, but is not a binding ruling on its legal status.
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Sherrod Brown Secures Ohio Senate Seat Despite $64M Crypto
Despite over $64 million in spending from the crypto industry, Sherrod Brown won the Ohio Senate race while several pro-crypto Republicans lost.
Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work Statistics: How the Two Systems Stack Up
Proof of work and proof of stake are the two main ways cryptocurrencies check and record transactions. Both aim to stop anyone from spending the same coin twice without a bank in the middle. They go about it in very different ways.
South Korea may delay crypto tax for Digital Asset Basic Act passage
Delaying the crypto tax for regulatory clarity may boost market confidence, fostering innovation and potentially influencing global crypto policies.
Hong Kong Passes Crypto Tax Reporting Bill Under OECD Rules Starting in 2027
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed a crypto tax reporting bill requiring service providers to collect customer transaction data from 2027, with international information exchanges beginning in 2028.
Bitcoin Reclaims $78,000 as US ETFs Log a Third Straight Day of Outflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a third straight day of outflows on Nov. 3, but Bitcoin still reclaimed $78,000 after Democrats won control of Congress.
PancakeSwap Amplifica Relatório da BSCNews sobre Queima
PancakeSwap recentemente compartilhou uma postagem do BSCNews detalhando uma queima semanal substancial de tokens CAKE, impactando a dinâmica da oferta.
Polymarket Hits 100% Odds on Democratic Sweep as Trump Faces Crushing Midterm Defeat
On-chain prediction market Polymarket reached 100% implied probability of a Democratic sweep of both the House and Senate on November 3, 2026, election day. The Polymarket Democratic sweep signal confirms that on-chain capital has assigned near-total certainty to full Democratic control of Congress.
SpaceX Uses SEC’s 30-Day Objection Rule to Keep Its Tokenized Shares Off OKXICE
SpaceX has objected to tokenized versions of its shares being listed on OKXICE, according to a Nov. 2 notice. SpaceX is now one of 56 companies objecting to the listings, along with Tesla and Amazon.
Hong Kong passes crypto tax reporting law with new rules starting in 2027
Hong Kong has passed a new crypto tax reporting law that will require digital asset service providers to collect transaction information from 2027 and allow authorities to share the data with overseas tax agencies starting in 2028. According to a…
Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 Enacted in Hong Kong, Key
Hong Kong's new crypto tax law aims to enhance tax transparency, affecting service providers from 2027.
Hong Kong Banks Scored Just 2.3 Out of 10 on Quantum Readiness, Here Is the Plan to Fix It
The HKMA and HKUST launched a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Toolkit for banks on November 2. Hong Kong’s banking sector scored 2.3 out of 10 on the HKMA’s Quantum Preparedness Index in July 2026. The regulator’s target is a full score of 10 by 2030.
South Korea Wants Crypto Law First, Proposes Fourth Delay to 22% Crypto Tax
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has formally proposed delaying the country’s crypto income tax. The tax is set to start on Jan. 1, 2027, and would charge 22% on gains above 2.5 million won.
Morgan Stanley Tokenizes US Stocks and Treasuries Through DTCC
The bank was among 20 participants signed up at launch. The service permits 24/7 token transfers only between registered wallets on the same blockchain.
Crypto Regulation After the $176M US Midterms
Crypto Regulation has become one of the biggest questions following the 2026 US midterm elections, particularly after cryptocurrency-backed political groups spent approximately $176 million trying to influence congressional races.
Canadian judge orders Bitcoin wallet returned to family of convicted killer William Sandeson
The ruling underscores the challenges of linking digital assets to crimes, impacting future asset forfeiture cases and civil litigation strategies.
Bitcoin rebounds from midterm dip as DeFi leads gains
Bitcoin recovered from a dip to around $75,600 as Democrats won Congress, while DeFi tokens led gains and Trump-linked coins fell.
Judge Orders Bitcoin Wallet Returned to Family of Convicted Canadian Killer
A Nova Scotia judge found prosecutors failed to link William Sandeson's Bitcoin to the 2015 murder of fellow student Taylor Samson.
Korea’s Democrats Back a Crypto Tax Delay, Promise a Firm End Date They Haven’t Named
Party leader Kim Min-seok wants the Digital Asset Basic Act passed before crypto gains are taxed and pledged a firm end date for the deferral this time, without naming one.
Trump-Linked Tokens Crash as Democrats Win Midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump-linked tokens crashed by as much as 11% before partially recovering, but failed to rebound like bitcoin as Democrats won control of both the Senate and House. As election results began to point to a Republican defeat late on Nov.
Justin Sun seeks $264K sanctions over World Liberty’s UAE disclosure
Sun plans to refile his token-freeze lawsuit in California state court after the sanctions motion is resolved. A hearing is set for Dec. 10.
Coinbase Wins New Jersey Staking Fight, but Four States Still Stand in the Way
New Jersey dropped its 2023 lawsuit against Coinbase over its staking program. The state also lifted a cease-and-desist order, so residents can earn staking rewards again. Wisconsin, Maryland, California, and Washington still have staking restrictions or disputes with Coinbase.
Bitcoin after the US midterms: Can the recovery outlast ETF selling?
Bitcoin has bounced after a volatile election night, but fund withdrawals started before Americans finished voting. The next stage of the recovery will depend on whether demand returns as investors reassess Congress, interest rates and exchange risk. Bitcoin has recovered…
Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill adopting OECD crypto tax reporting rules
Hong Kong's adoption of OECD crypto tax reporting rules enhances global tax transparency, potentially curbing evasion and bolstering its financial hub status.
Hong Kong Passes Crypto Tax Reporting Bill for 2027 Start
Annual reports will link customer identities to fiat trades, token swaps and transfers, including withdrawals to external wallets.
Coinbase lets AI agents trade crypto for users, but a new study says most bots will raise their own limits
AI-driven trading on Coinbase could lead to increased financial risks as bots may bypass user-set limits, challenging regulatory frameworks.
Hong Kong passes bill for OECD crypto tax reporting rules, effective 2027
The new crypto tax rules may deter investors due to increased regulatory scrutiny, impacting Hong Kong's position in the global crypto market.
Futures or Swaps? Wall Street Takes CFTC to Court Over Stock Perpetuals
A Cboe and Citadel Securities-backed group sued the CFTC on November 3. The suit claims single-stock perpetual futures are security-based swaps under SEC authority. The CFTC approved the contracts for U.S. trading the same day.
Crypto's midterm bets mostly win, but Sherrod Brown beats Husted in Ohio
Sherrod Brown is returning to the US Congress after earning more votes than Jon Husted, the Republican candidate on the ballot for the same Ohio Senate seat when the election results came in late Tuesday.
Block DOJ Settlement: Jack Dorsey’s Company Faces $764M Deal as Bitcoin Profit Plunges 50%
Block DOJ settlement could cost Jack Dorsey company $764 million as Bitcoin gross profit plunges 50% in Q3.