Thailand crypto ETFs are set to become a new regulated investment option after the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission issued rules for local asset managers. The framework takes effect on Oct. 16 and allows exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin or…
How does Russia crypto law affect first approved firms?
Russia crypto law moved into a new stage after the country registered its first cryptocurrency exchange operators and digital custodians under rules that took effect on Sept. 1. The Bank of Russia published the first official registers on Tuesday, showing…
How Does Coinbase Deribit Integration Open US Access?
The Coinbase Deribit integration creates a regulated path for eligible US customers to reach global crypto derivatives liquidity that has often been out of reach. Coinbase said the move combines its international derivatives business with Deribit while routing access through…
Wells Fargo weighs Payward for crypto trading liquidity
Wells Fargo is discussing a possible arrangement with Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, that would support trading in digital assets. According to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, the potential deal would have Wyoming-based Payward…
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 Day 1: Arthur Hayes Unveils FLOP, OKX-NYSE File to Tokenize 63 Stocks, BitMine Caps ETH at 5%
Key Points ▶ TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 opened October 7 at Marina Bay Sands, fully sold out with 25,000 attendees from 160 countries, 250 speakers across six stages, and 500+ exhibitors. ▶ Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom CIO) unveiled FLOP, an AI-agent compute…
Hoskinson UN Speech: Blockchain Is the Only Way to Regulate Exponential Technology
Key Points Hoskinson UN speech October 2, 2026: 35 minutes at UN headquarters arguing that blockchain is the only tool that can regulate exponential technologies at the speed they move. ▶ Charles Hoskinson delivered a 35-minute address at UN headquarters…
Could SEC Changes Make Crypto Custody Easier for Advisers?
The SEC has proposed changes to crypto custody rules that could remove a barrier for some investment advisers offering digital asset investments to clients. Published on Thursday, the proposal would let advisers hold clients’ crypto assets themselves when no eligible…
Why Are Community Banks Pursuing the OCC Lawsuit Now?
A new OCC lawsuit from the Independent Community Bankers of America challenges how the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has handled limited national trust bank charters for cryptocurrency firms. Filed Friday in the US District Court for the…
Can NEAR Intents Cover Losses After the $3.8M Exploit?
NEAR Intents said a security breach caused $3.8 million in user fund losses after a bug affected its deposit and withdrawal setup. In a Thursday X post, the cross-chain protocol said the issue came from a bug in the Omni…
Will UK Crypto Rules Reshape Licensing by February 2027?
The United Kingdom has opened a key application period for digital asset companies as UK crypto rules move closer to full implementation. The Financial Conduct Authority opened its authorization gateway on Wednesday, giving firms five months to apply if they…
Qubic hack drains 1400 wallets and halts network activity
The Qubic hack led the layer-1 blockchain to stop operations on Sunday after an attacker…
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Kohaku: The Game-Changing Privacy Framework Revolutionizing Ethereum Wallets in 2025-2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a highly anticipated keynote at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on…
