CRYPTO
CFTC Moves to Reverse Gemini $5M Settlement in Unprecedented Step
The CFTC's bid to vacate its $5M settlement with Gemini marks a rare regulatory reversal, citing issues with whistleblower credibility and evidence.
Bit Digital (BTBT) Boosts Ethereum Holdings to 158K ETH with $20M Buy
Bit Digital acquires $20M worth of Ethereum, growing its ETH treasury to 158,462 tokens and overtaking Coinbase in public ETH holdings.
Sui Network Suffers 6-Hour Outage, SUI Drops 6.6%
Sui Network faced a 6-hour outage due to a bug in its latest update. SUI token dropped 6.6%, highlighting ongoing reliability concerns for the Layer-1 blockchain.
Argentina Bill Restricts Crypto Use for Online Gambling
Argentina's new bill targets crypto payments for unauthorized online gambling, marking a significant step in regulating digital betting and payment systems.
Samsung Buys $408M Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu
Samsung Securities, SDS, and Card acquire a 4% stake in Upbit operator Dunamu for $408M, signaling deeper involvement in South Korea's crypto sector.
Crypto Compliance Standards Tighten Sharply by 2026: Chainalysis
Nearly half of crypto firms in 2026 meet compliance standards that were industry-leading in 2020, highlighting a rapidly maturing sector.
Kraken Unveils Bitcoin Yield Vault Offering 2.5% APR
Kraken's new Bitcoin vault lets users earn up to 2.5% yearly yield. $30M deposited within 10 hours, highlighting demand for BTC yield products.
Mastercard Granted New York BitLicense for Crypto Expansion
Mastercard secures a coveted New York BitLicense, advancing its stablecoin and tokenized payments infrastructure in a heavily regulated market.
39% of US Merchants Accept Crypto as Casino Deposits Evolve
Crypto payments are no longer a side note in digital commerce. Users today are far more used to seeing the familiar symbols for the mainstream coins when they make payments, and this presents a challenge for entertainment providers: how do they retain clarity and ensure payment pages are as intuitive as possible while offering plenty of choice?
Tokenized RWAs Hit $27.5B, DeFi Usage Lags at $1.7B
Tokenized real-world assets surge to $27.5B, but only $1.7B fuels DeFi activity, as treasuries dominate reserves and credit drives yield strategies.
HYPE (THYP) ETFs Post Record Inflows, Outpace Bitcoin and Ether
HYPE ETFs absorbed 1.04% of market cap in 10 days, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. Record inflows drive HYPE's price to $61.35.
Sharplink, Gemini Among Crypto Names on Russell Index Lists
Crypto firms like Sharplink, Gemini, and Galaxy Digital could join Russell indexes, a move that may boost liquidity and institutional exposure.
Crypto Advocacy Group Rebuts Senator Warren on OCC Charters
The Digital Chamber defends crypto firms seeking OCC charters, countering Senator Warren's claims of regulatory evasion and conflicts of interest.
Crypto ETP Outflows Hit $1.47B as Bitcoin ETFs Dominate Losses
Crypto ETPs faced $1.47B in outflows, led by $1.3B from Bitcoin funds. Altcoins like XRP saw $31.8M in inflows, countering broader risk-off trends.
Binance Launches OMS Toolkit to Serve TradFi and Crypto Institutions
Binance unveils its OMS Toolkit, a first-of-its-kind integration solution for institutional trading tech providers, bridging crypto and traditional finance.
