HTX Ends UK Activity as FCA Secures Court Undertakings on Crypto Promotions
The FCA says HTX is no longer active in the UK following a settlement over financial promotions. The agreement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing.
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SEC Charges BG Wealth and DSJ Exchange Over Alleged $130M Crypto Scheme
The SEC alleges BG Wealth and DSJ Exchange raised more than $130 million using false filings and trading claims. The civil complaint is an allegation, not a final judgment.
Binance Warns Users of Fake $150 Rewards as Withdrawals Resume
Binance warned that no cash voucher campaign was running. Yi He said proposed community rewards still needed regulatory approval. Eowyn Chen denied compensation for the withdrawal suspension. Fake screenshots claiming users could receive $150 circulated on social media.
Italy’s proposed exit tax has an €800K threshold – Who could qualify?
Crypto investors could face unexpected tax bills when leaving Italy, raising concerns over liquidity, valuation, and financial freedom.
Wall Street Says One Election Result Gives Bitcoin Its Best Chance at $100,000
A Bloomberg survey shows investors tie Bitcoin's $100,000 chances to a Republican Congress after the US midterms.
The crypto reader's guide to the 2026 midterm election: State of Crypto
America is going to the polls, and the results will shape crypto legislation and regulation over the next two years. Here's what to know.
China Crypto Regulation: Communist Party Targets Crypto Bribery and Blockchain Corruption
China’s Communist Party plans tougher enforcement against bribery involving crypto and cross-border transfers. Chinese Party rules call for AI and government data platforms to help investigators detect financial misconduct. China will increase the party’s oversight of internet platforms and technology companies under the resolution.
OKXICE faces 50 issuer objections as Nvidia and Nike join opposition
Nvidia, Nike and Micron join 50 companies opposing OKXICE tokenized shares as SEC rules let issuers block unauthorized third-party stock tokens.
Germany’s Largest Bank Prepares Crypto Custody Launch, With Asia Expansion to Follow
In a matter of weeks, Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, will roll out its first digital asset custody service. Data shared earlier today revealed that the bank aims to tap growth in the digital economy by launching a crypto custody platform in the coming weeks.…
Issuer Objections to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks Rise
The number of companies opposing the tokenization of shares on OKXICE has reached 50, raising regulatory concerns.
Lighter gains 16% as CFTC filing nears – But LIT still needs…
Lighter’s regulatory wait could outlast its rally. What keeps buyers interested once the filing is submitted?
Crypto PACs made big Republican push in final weeks before November 3 election
Even as polling and online wagers put Democrats at a high chance to claim greater power in Congress, the industry's high-profile support has gone the other direction.
HTX Exits the UK After FCA Settlement Over Crypto Promotions
The FCA secured High Court undertakings that stop HTX promoting cryptoasset services to UK consumers, ending a case that began in October 2025.
Sherrod Brown's Ohio edge threatens a rough go for crypto next year
The industry's $63 million question revolves around whether its political adversary in Ohio rides the Trump backlash back into the Senate.
China calls for tougher crackdown on crypto bribes, corruption
China's Communist Party calls for tougher action against corruption involving cryptocurrencies, blockchain and cross-border funds, without a new trading ban.
Does Your Noncustodial Crypto Business Need a Money Transmitter License?
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.
Can Governments Ban Bitcoin? Key Statistics and Facts for 2026
Yes, governments can ban Bitcoin activity inside their borders. They can close exchanges, stop mining and block bank transfers. Shutting down the Bitcoin network itself is far harder. Bitcoin runs on thousands of computers around the world.
How to Research Cryptocurrency: Key Statistics Every Investor Should Know
Cryptocurrency is a newer asset class than stocks or bonds. It is also less regulated, and many coins have little use beyond trading. That makes research a basic step before any purchase. The numbers show why.
How Circle Makes Money From USDC—and Why Reserve Income Is Not Profit
Circle’s second-quarter accounts trace $701.315 million in revenue and reserve income to $48.214 million in net income, after distribution costs, operating expenses and taxes.
Will New Stablecoin Rules Unleash Massive Adoption or Crush Innovation?
Stablecoins have spent years caught between two worlds. On one side, they became essential tools for crypto traders moving capital across exchanges and decentralized applications. On the other, mainstream finance remained cautious, viewing them as promising technology operating without clear regulatory boundaries.
USDT vs. USDC: What Backs Them and How Dollar Redemptions Work
Tether publishes a $100,000 minimum for direct redemption. Circle Mint serves institutions, while a separate European policy provides a retail route subject to checks.
Cardano reviews quantum security, stablecoin rules in latest CIP update
Cardano's latest CIP roundup covers regulated stablecoin standards, quantum-resistant signatures, governance metadata and two completed proposals.
Moscow Exchange plans Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT trading from December 1
, with extended sessions, regulated brokers and retail investor limits.
Anchorpoint Taps Solana to Launch HKDAP Regulated Stablecoin
The Standard Chartered-led consortium entered a strategic collaboration with the Solana Foundation, aiming to bring its HKDAP stablecoin to the Solana ecosystem and enable native minting and redemptions on the Solana blockchain, targeting retail, local, and international adoption.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor says the next Bitcoin bull market has already begun
Saylor's bullish Bitcoin outlook suggests increased integration with traditional finance, but monetary policy remains a potential obstacle.
US Sanctions Two Russians Over North Korean IT Workers’ Crypto Cash-Outs
The US action targets the cash-out stage of a scheme that the UN estimates generates $250 million to $600 million annually for North Korea.
18 Years of Satoshi’s Paradox: Can Bitcoin Survive What Comes Next?
Bitcoin turns 18 today. Its founder is still missing, his presumed fortune is worth $85 billion, and AI is beginning to reconstruct how it all started. On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper, proposing money that could move without a bank.
CFTC Chair Selig vows to take state fight over prediction markets to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court battle could redefine federal vs. state regulatory power, impacting the future of prediction markets and federal oversight.
Christine Lagarde Is Leaving the ECB: Here’s What She Really Thought About Bitcoin
From calling BTC highly speculative to ruling it out of central-bank reserves, her position on the asset remained consistently negative.
Polygon Extends Open Money Stack to Solana for Stablecoin Payment Flows
The company said customers can fund accounts through bank transfers, cards, cash or digital assets, then route supported tokens between Solana,