ECB Links Europe’s T+1 Securities Transition to a Broader Settlement Overhaul
European Central Bank officials have discussed the planned move to T+1 securities settlement in October 2027 alongside longer-term work on tokenized…
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Bitcoin Price Dips Under $76K Then Recovers as Blue Wave Hits Washington
Bitcoin slid to about $75,740 overnight before recovering to $77,000 as U.S. midterm returns showed Democrats taking the House and closing in on the Senate, dragging stock futures and crypto lower together.
Stand With Crypto Congratulates Newly Elected Pro-Crypto
Stand With Crypto congratulates newly elected officials who support cryptocurrency policy. Their election could influence future regulations.
U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December
Russia’s main bourse wants back the crypto trading Russians do abroad, and one of the coins it's listing is issued by a company that freezes wallets on the U.S. sanctions list.
South Korea's ruling party wants to delay its crypto tax again
South Korea's ruling party wants to delay crypto tax by about two years, as it waits for global tax-sharing rules and new digital assets law.
Coinbase resumes crypto staking in New Jersey after order reversal
The regulatory easing in New Jersey may boost Ethereum's adoption and influence its market dynamics, though future actions remain uncertain.
Hyperliquid rise rattles crypto industry, draws White House attention
Hyperliquid's rise may prompt regulatory shifts and strategic adaptations in the crypto industry, influencing global market dynamics.
Coinbase restores crypto staking in New Jersey after state drops lawsuit
Coinbase's restored staking in New Jersey may influence regulatory approaches and crypto market dynamics in other states.
Democrats Win Senate Control as CLARITY Act Remains Stalled
Elizabeth Warren is positioned to take over Banking, but the crypto market-structure bill is already awaiting floor action after a failed procedural vote.
Democrats surge toward Senate, House majorities, with crypto braced for new direction
The dominance of Republicans in all three government branches has been broken by the midterms, and the industry will feel the result as Congress changes hands.
Bitcoin briefly sinks to $75,700 as bets on a Democratic sweep rattle markets
Stock futures and the dollar slid and Treasuries rallied as early U.S. midterm returns pointed to Democrats taking both chambers of Congress.
Democrats claim control of the US Senate
The shift in Senate control could change the path for the CLARITY Act, reshape committee leadership and bring closer scrutiny of Trump’s crypto businesses.
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted, dealing a blow to crypto PAC Fairshake
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is taking back his spot in the Senate, leaving crypto political action committee Fairshake with the bag.
Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Rally May Depend on Banks, Not Just Fed
Arthur Hayes linked bitcoin’s next rally to renewed dollar liquidity from commercial banks or the Federal Reserve. His near-term warning follows a longer-term bullish outlook that includes bitcoin eventually reaching $1 million and a money-creation-driven crypto bull run.
SEC says crypto governance voting alone does not make token holders a controlling group
It is possible for token holders to vote on a crypto network without being in control of it. According to an update to its crypto-assets FAQs on November 2, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance stated that voting by itself does not classify individuals as…
South Korea’s ruling party formally proposes deferral of crypto income tax
The party leader stated that the country should first enact the Digital Asset Basic Act, a comprehensive legal framework for crypto.
South Korea ruling party proposes crypto tax delay to 2029 for market readiness
The proposed crypto tax delay in South Korea could boost market confidence, fostering investment and growth in the digital asset sector.
Hong Kong Launches Post-Quantum Preparation Toolkit for Banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology announced a post-quantum cryptography assessment toolkit on November 2.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Formally Seeks Crypto Tax Delay
Kim Min-seok wants a digital-asset framework enacted before taxation. A two-year postponement is under discussion, but the legal start date remains Jan. 1, 2027.
CFTC Faces Lawsuit from Capital Markets Alliance
The Capital Markets Alliance has initiated a lawsuit against the CFTC regarding new trading regulations for perpetual futures.
Cross River Bank Partners with Offchain Labs to Tokenize Loans
Cross River Bank announces a partnership with Offchain Labs to tokenize loans on Arbitrum, potentially reshaping lending dynamics.
1inch lawyer sees agencies driving US crypto regulation as midterms unfold
Crypto executives expect US regulators to drive crypto policymaking regardless of the midterm election outcome.
Chainlink Engages with SEC on Transfer Agent Proposals
Chainlink Labs filed a response to the SEC's proposed transfer agent rules, amplifying industry calls for clarity in regulations.
Unaffiliated Governance Voters Generally Aren’t a Controlling ‘Group,’ SEC Staff Say
New staff answers cover token voting, governance housed in foundations and powers like reversing transactions, though they bind no one and name no project.
CoinDesk poll finds voters skeptical of crypto as midterms approach
Voter skepticism and regulatory distrust highlight crypto's struggle for mainstream acceptance and political influence, impacting its future growth.
Tron Founder Justin Sun Seeks Sanctions Against Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial
Tron founder Justin Sun is seeking nearly $264,000 in sanctions against World Liberty Financial and its attorneys, accusing the Trump family-backed cryptocurrency company of withholding information about its United Arab Emirates ownership ties until months into a lawsuit over his frozen WLFI tokens.
US midterms election 2026 live: What they mean for crypto
Follow live coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections, including key congressional races, crypto-backed candidates and what the results could mean for digital asset regulation.
BitGo Brings Bitcoin Staking to Institutional Clients Through Stacks Integration
BitGo is introducing Bitcoin staking through Stacks, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn rewards paid directly in BTC. Bitcoin remains on its native blockchain under BitGo Bank & Trust custody, without requiring wrapping, bridging or transfers to another provider.
Justin Sun Seeks Sanctions as World Liberty’s UAE Citizenship Pushes His Suit Toward State Court
The Tron founder says WLF's ownership disclosure went from one Florida entity to 22 members, with UAE citizenship among them, after an August hearing went partly his way, and that WLF now argues the federal court can't hear the case.
CFTC gets into legal clash over stock perps after having cleared path for crypto version
A group backed by Citadel Securities and other firms sued the U.S. derivatives regulator for opening a path for perps that it argued belong in the SEC's hands.