Stripe’s Bridge Applies to Become a Federally Chartered Crypto Bank
Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company owned by Stripe, is applying to become a nationally chartered trust bank.
Japan to Outlaw Crypto Insider Trading, Empowering Watchdogs with New Fines
Japan is set to explicitly ban insider trading in cryptocurrencies.
Strategy’s Holdings Hit 640,250 BTC After New Purchase
Strategy, the de facto leader in corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, has made another tactical acquisition, buying 220 BTC for $27.2 million.
Citi Confirms 2026 Timeline for Landmark Crypto Custody Service
Citi has officially confirmed it is advancing plans for a full-scale crypto custody service, with executives targeting a 2026 public launch.
Crypto Inflows Power Past $20B Liquidation Crisis to New Record
Crypto investment products logged $3.17 billion in weekly inflows, overcoming a historic market disruption that liquidated at least $20 billion in positions.
India Probes 400+ Wealthy Traders in Major Binance Tax Evasion Case
India’s tax authority is investigating over 400 high-net-worth individuals for allegedly evading taxes while trading on Binance, according to The Economic Times.
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.
