Trump Leaning Toward Pardoning Binance’s CZ, Reports Say
The Trump administration is reportedly “leaning toward a pardon” for Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, according to Fox correspondent Charles Gasparino.
Geopolitical Shock Triggers Historic $10 Billion Crypto Market Liquidation
The cryptocurrency market experienced a historic deleveraging event, with nearly $10 billion in positions liquidated within 24 hours.
JPMorgan Pours Cold Water on Solana ETF Hype, Forecasts Tepid Demand
JPMorgan is tempering expectations for the upcoming Solana ETFs, predicting they will attract a relatively paltry $1.5 billion in their first year—a fraction of the inflows seen for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum funds.
The Lines Blur Further as Crypto Giant Kraken Dives Deep into Traditional CME Markets
Kraken is launching a full-scale offering of CME Group’s derivatives.
Bybit Navigates UAE’s Evolving Crypto Landscape to Secure Full Federal License
In a significant step for its Middle East strategy, Bybit has obtained a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the UAE’s federal Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
Gemini Registers Local Australian Entity, Easing Operations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
The US cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has established a local entity in Australia, Gemini Intergalactic Australia, registered with the financial watchdog AUSTRAC.
Coinbase App Goes On-Chain: DEX Trading Live for US Users on Base Network
Coinbase users in the US can now trade tokens directly from decentralized exchanges within the main Coinbase app.
Bailey’s BoE Charts New Course: Embracing Stablecoins with Pragmatic Exemptions
Under Governor Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England is signaling a more pragmatic approach to digital currencies by planning exemptions to its proposed stablecoin caps.
Wall Street’s Benchmark Builder Acknowledges Crypto with New Hybrid Index
S&P Global, the cornerstone of traditional finance indices, is formally bridging the gap between digital and traditional assets.
Tokenized Gold Market Cap Tops $3 Billion as Bullion Hits $4,000
The market capitalization for tokenized gold assets has broken the $3 billion mark for the first time, according to CoinGecko data.
BitGo Finds Safe Harbor in Dubai with New License Amid Regulatory Storm
As Dubai’s virtual asset regulator unleashes a wave of enforcement, BitGo has successfully navigated the compliance landscape to secure a prized broker-dealer license.
EU Eyes Centralized Crypto Watchdog Under ESMA
Citing the need for a “more integrated and globally competitive” financial system, the European Union is moving to centralize its oversight of the cryptocurrency market under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
Crypto Trading Volumes Slump to $1.67 Trillion, Hitting Three-Month Low in September
Global cryptocurrency trading activity cooled in September, with spot volumes on centralized exchanges falling to $1.67 trillion—the lowest level since June.
Grayscale Bets on Staking as Key Differentiator, Expands Feature to Ethereum ETFs and Solana Trust
Grayscale has activated staking for its entire suite of smart contract platform funds.
Coinbase Aims for Federal Charter, Denies Bank Ambitions
Coinbase is pursuing a federal trust charter from the OCC, aligning itself with a wave of crypto firms seeking national oversight.
