SEC division views Canton Coin as digital commodity in no-action letter
SEC's Division of Corporation Finance won't recommend enforcement over Canton Coin's programmatic issuance, calling CC a digital commodity.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faces political risk as Democrats eye midterm sweep
Democratic control could reshape crypto's regulatory landscape, challenging Coinbase's influence and potentially stalling key legislation.
SEC Declares Canton a Commodity, Rejects Action Letter
The SEC has declared Canton a commodity, rejecting the need for an action letter.
Justin Sun says Trump-linked World Liberty hid UAE ownership to escape federal court
Tron founder Justin Sun has asked a US federal court to sanction World Liberty Financial (WLFI), saying it concealed its United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizenship for months during their legal fight.
LATAM Banking Leaders Engage in Fintech Talks at BitGo Event
BitGo's recent event in Lima brought together banking leaders to discuss custody and tokenization in LATAM. The implications for digital asset adoption are significant.
Cboe and Citadel backed group sues CFTC over US stock perpetual futures approval
The lawsuit highlights tensions in regulatory oversight, potentially impacting market stability and investor confidence in financial systems.
Cross River Partners With Arbitrum to Tokenize Loans Ahead of 2027 Launch
Cross River Bank and Offchain Labs have teamed up to integrate loan tokenization directly from origination on the Layer 2 network Arbitrum One. Following the successful completion of a proof-of-concept alongside ZeroDev, the U.S.-regulated financial institution confirmed it will record the entire lifecycle of its…
Stand With Crypto eyes most pro-Bitcoin Congress with 45 endorsements
Stand With Crypto has predicted that the United States is on course to elect its most pro-Bitcoin Congress, as the advocacy group urged digital asset supporters to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Bitcoin Magazine shared a video of…
SEC Staff Grants Canton Coin No-Action Relief for Token Minting
The division views Canton Coin as a digital commodity, relying on its network utility and the absence of a controlling central party.
Coinbase, Strategy and BitMine Shares Climb After US Regulatory Breakthrough
Regulatory approval: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authorized the trading of single-stock perpetual futures contracts on registered U.S. markets. Stock price reaction: Coinbase gained 6.42% ($146.68), BitMine rose 5.19% ($20.55), and Strategy rallied 4.36% ($136.46) during trading on November 3, 2026.
Justin Sun Accuses Trump-Backed World Liberty of Using UAE Ties to Escape Federal Court
Tron founder Justin Sun said he has asked a federal court to sanction World Liberty Financial, alleging the Trump family-backed venture delayed disclosing UAE ties that could defeat federal jurisdiction over his lawsuit.
CFTC Approves First Perpetual Futures Contracts
The CFTC has approved the first perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, allowing trading on U.S. exchanges.
SEC Issues Guidance on DeFi Regulation Amid Industry Divide
The SEC's new guidance on DeFi regulation reveals a significant industry divide over compliance.
CFTC clears stock perpetual futures for trading on US exchanges
US regulators are opening the door to stock-based perpetual futures, extending a popular crypto trading product into traditional markets amid ongoing legal disputes.
CNAS warns ‘sovereign agents’ could be AI’s next big threat
The rise of sovereign AI agents could challenge regulatory frameworks, impact crypto markets, and necessitate enhanced national security measures.
CFTC Chair Says Equity Perps Can Begin US Trading
Kraken responded with ‘coming soon 👀’ as Selig outlined access through futures exchanges also registered with the SEC.
Optimism’s OP in Group 1 as Aeroxyz Launches MEV Tax Pilot
Optimism's OP token is set to play a crucial role in a new MEV tax pilot program, promising enhanced value for liquidity providers.
Bhutan Cleared to Own Crypto as Third Central Bank
Bhutan becomes the third central bank authorized to own cryptocurrency, joining Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) Stock: Falls as Firm Opposes CFTC Derivatives Approval
CBOE stock falls 0.90% to $346.06 as the company challenges CFTC derivatives approval. Cboe joins Citadel Securities in a legal fight over perpetual stock and ETF derivatives. Cboe challenges CFTC approval, arguing securities products require stronger oversight.
Ethereum for banks: What ETHGas’s advance transaction bookings offer
Reserving Ethereum capacity could help institutions plan transactions, with delivery terms and participating operators shaping the service’s usefulness.
Aave, Kamino and Veda Press SEC for Clearer DeFi Lending Rules
Aave Labs, Kamino, and Veda submitted a confidential legal document to the SEC on October 26, 2026, and released their technical summary on November 2, 2026.
CFTC Lets Traders Bet on Stocks With Crypto-Style Perpetual Futures
Chairman Michael Selig said “equity perpetual futures” can now trade on CFTC-registered exchanges, extending a crypto-native instrument to traditional stocks.
Cboe-Backed Group Sues CFTC Over Single-Stock Perps Approvals
The complaint targets Coinbase, Kalshi and Bitnomial and seeks emergency relief to prevent their contracts from being listed as security futures.
CFTC Breaks New Ground as Equity Perpetual Futures Get Green Light
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has cleared the way for perpetual futures tied to individual stocks to begin trading on regulated U.S. exchanges for the first time.
Aave Lab Files Legal Framework with SEC for DeFi Clarity
Aave Labs, in collaboration with Veda Labs and Kamino, has filed a legal framework with the SEC to clarify regulations around DeFi.
Hedera Joins CFTC Super Intelligence Panel, Sparking Social
Hedera's recent retweet about joining the CFTC Super Intelligence panel has ignited significant social media interest.
Ipsos survey finds only 3% of Americans familiar with tokenized assets
Low awareness of tokenized assets highlights a need for education and regulation as interest in decentralized finance grows amid distrust in banks.
Consensys Bets Banks Will Pay to Connect Their Private Ledgers, With Canton on Deck
The Ethereum software firm says its new product lets banks, custodians and asset managers settle trades across separate ledgers while assets stay where they are.
NYSE adds four transfer agents to its tokenization network
The integration of transfer agents into NYSE's tokenization network could revolutionize securities trading, pending regulatory approval.
CFTC Moves to Allow Equity Perpetuals Trading on Registered
CFTC allows equity perpetuals trading on registered exchanges, marking a significant regulatory shift.