Crypto Regulation
Wintermute Expands U.S. Presence With Broker-Dealer Launch
Wintermute secures SEC and FINRA approval, launching a U.S. broker-dealer to deepen institutional crypto market access.
Chainalysis Reactor Clears Daubert Standard in Landmark Case
Chainalysis Reactor becomes the first blockchain analytics tool to meet the Daubert standard in U.S. courts, marking a major milestone for crypto forensics.
Polymarket prices BTC above $52K at 99.95% as CLARITY Act chatter builds
A new report says Bitcoin’s rebound is being pitched as a “CLARITY Act” catalyst over the next four weeks, even as no Senate floor vote is scheduled and delays could push action past Aug. 7.
Global crypto rules near July shift Polymarket to 79.5% Fed hold in 2026
Late June and early July bring new crypto rule deadlines in the EU, UK, Australia and California, with Europe’s MiCA transition ending July 1 and firms facing authorization pressure.
Binance Names Daniel Acosta Head of Latin America
Binance strengthens its Latin America strategy by appointing Daniel Acosta as regional head, signaling growth and regulatory focus.
WhiteBIT Secures MiCA Approval, Eyes EU Expansion as Deadline Looms
WhiteBIT gains MiCA approval in Austria, enabling access to the EEA. Key move as EU's July 1 crypto licensing deadline approaches.
Binance's MiCA Licensing in Greece Faces ECB Interference Allegations
Binance's MiCA license bid in Greece raises questions of ECB influence, highlighting tensions over stablecoins and EU crypto regulation.
Binance Allowed to Operate in Philippines, Peso Services Restricted
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines under SEC rules, but BSP restrictions bar peso transactions without a VASP license.
Ireland Targets Crypto Risks Amid High Ownership Rates
Ireland's new crypto risk assessment highlights money laundering and fraud concerns as 10% of its population invests in digital assets.
SEC Crypto Adviser Joins CFTC, Signals Blockchain Forensics Push
Former SEC Crypto Task Force adviser Donald Battle joins the CFTC as Chief Data Innovation Officer, reflecting a shift toward blockchain forensics.