Is CFTC chair pushing new rules for DeFi and event markets?

CFTC chair Mike Selig has outlined an expanded regulatory agenda for U.S. crypto markets, signaling a more assertive role for the derivatives watchdog in areas ranging from decentralized finance (DeFi) to prediction markets and artificial intelligence. Calling the United States…

The 10 AM Drop: Did Jane Street’s Bitcoin Sell Program Just Get Exposed?

3 Key Takeaways Glassnode co-founders publicly alleged that Jane Street ran a systematic “10 AM Bitcoin sell program” throughout late 2025 that suppressed BTC prices through coordinated daily liquidation cascades The daily 10 AM flash crashes stopped after the Terraform…

Did Crypto Bank Amina join the EU market as first bank?

Crypto bank Amina has joined EU-regulated trading venue 21X as a listing sponsor, positioning itself inside the European Union’s regulatory sandbox for blockchain-based securities. The Zug-based institution, supervised in Switzerland, is now the first fully regulated bank to participate on…

There Isn’t Enough Bitcoin For Everyone”, Saylor’s Scarcity Math Actually Checks Out

₿ Bitcoin Scarcity March 9, 2026 · Michael Saylor / Strategy ⚡ Key Takeaways On March 5, Michael Saylor posted “There isn’t enough Bitcoin for everyone” — four words that sum up the most powerful supply argument in crypto. Bitcoin’s…

Crypto Tax Reporting 2026: CARF, DAC8, and IRS 1099-DA Guide

⚡ Key Highlights Starting January 1, 2026, crypto tax reporting becomes automatic and global. Your exchange will report your transactions to tax authorities without you lifting a finger. The “Wild West” era of unreported crypto is over Three frameworks are…

Florida Senate stablecoin bill heads to DeSantis for approval

The florida senate has approved a comprehensive framework for regulating payment stablecoins, marking a significant step in the state’s approach to digital assets. Senate Bill 314 (SB 314) cleared the upper chamber without opposition and has also passed the House,…

Kazakhstan reserves add $350m exposure to crypto assets

Kazakhstan central bank has allocated up to $350 million from its gold and foreign exchange reserves for investment in cryptocurrency assets, marking a notable move by a major emerging market regulator into the digital asset space. The plan, outlined by…

MiCA Regulation 2026: The Complete Compliance Guide for Crypto Companies

⚡ Key Highlights July 1, 2026 is the hard deadline. After this date, any Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) operating in the EU without MiCA authorization faces fines up to 12.5% of annual turnover or shutdown MiCA regulation creates a…

Does the U.S. senate CBDC ban provision last until 2030?

The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development has inserted a U.S. senate CBDC ban provision into a bipartisan housing package, adding language that would temporarily block the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. The measure is part…