Ethereum Glamsterdam moved through another important test stage as developers continued confirming blocks under new block-building rules ahead of a proposed October 6 rollout on the Sepolia public test network. The upgrade is designed to support a major increase in…
Will SEC Permit Tokenized Securities Venues for 5 Years?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a new framework for tokenized securities, giving certain venues a five-year path to operate without registering as an exchange. Announced on Thursday by Chairman Paul Atkins’ agency, the measure applies to tokenized…
Will UK Crypto Enforcement Tighten Before 2027 Rules?
UK crypto enforcement moved into sharper focus after Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said it acted against three illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading locations in London. The operation was carried out with HM Revenue & Customs and the Metropolitan Police, and the…
Why Is S&P Global Pursuing OpenZeppelin Acquisition?
S&P Global has agreed to buy blockchain security company OpenZeppelin in a deal meant to broaden its digital asset capabilities. The OpenZeppelin acquisition was announced on Thursday, with financial terms left undisclosed and the transaction still subject to closing conditions.…
What Does Circle Arc Mainnet Mean With 100 Partners?
Circle Arc went live on Wednesday as Circle introduced the public mainnet for its Layer 1 blockchain focused on payments trading and what it calls agentic economic activity. The launch started with more than 100 institutional and ecosystem partners, while…
Will Deutsche Bank Custody Launch for Institutions in 2026?
Deutsche Bank custody is moving closer to launch as Germany’s largest bank prepares a digital asset custody service for European institutional and corporate clients. The bank said the offering is set to go live by the end of the year,…
Will the House Advance the Crypto Tax Bill After Setback?
The crypto tax bill moved ahead in the U.S. House less than a day after the industry’s market structure effort suffered a setback in the Senate. During a Wednesday markup hearing, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 38-5 to…
Will Merchants Join the Digital Euro Pilot in 2027?
The European Central Bank has opened a call for merchants to take part in a new digital euro pilot, marking another step in its preparation for a possible retail central bank digital currency launch. The 12-month test is due to…
Why Did the US Crypto Tax Package Omit Reward Deferral?
A US House committee is set to consider a 114-page crypto tax package on Wednesday, but the measure does not include a provision that would have changed when miners and stakers pay tax on rewards. The Digital Asset Tax Certainty…
Will the Clarity Act Vote End Senate Crypto Efforts?
The Clarity Act moved to a decisive Senate test on Tuesday, but the bill did not advance after more than 40 Senators voted against it in an unofficial floor tally. The measure needed 60 votes to move ahead, making bipartisan…