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Crypto derivatives activity slumps to late-2023 levels, but US perp market opportunity emerges
The composition of that volume remains heavily concentrated among a handful of exchanges, with Binance maintaining it…
Ethena taps Anchorage for secure offchain collateral in institutional lending push
Ethena began pivoting toward overcollateralized institutional lending in April as part of a major overhaul of USDe re…
Coinbase invests in Ethena via open market purchase of ENA, flags new partnership
Ethena said the two companies have also become partners "to grow onchain finance and savings products."
Sens. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren push Labor Dept. to scrap proposed rule that brings crypto into 401(k) plans
Sens. Warren and Sanders are pressing the DOL to strike down a proposed rule that would open up 401(k) retirement pla…
Backpack launches securities platform blending traditional and tokenized stock trading
Backpack Securities combines a U.S.-regulated brokerage for traditional equities ownership with a tokenization platform.
Mt. Gox moves $739 million worth of bitcoin to two addresses: Arkham
Mt. Gox transferred a combined 10,306 BTC to an unmarked address and its hot wallet early Tuesday, according to Arkham.
Robinhood closes $180 million WonderFi acquisition, entering Canadian crypto market
Users of WonderFi's crypto platforms Bitbuy and Coinsquare will be invited to continue on the Robinhood app.
White House reviews SEC, CFTC proposal to revisit swaps reporting requirements
The proposal could streamline compliance for smaller funds but may reduce regulatory oversight granularity, impacting…
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over child safety risks
The lawsuit could set a precedent for holding AI executives personally accountable, impacting future AI development a…
Ex-Headlands trader faces criminal charge for $1B source code theft
The case underscores the critical importance of safeguarding intellectual property in quantitative finance, highlight…
Grayscale sets 0.29% fee for its Hyperliquid ETF, undercutting Bitwise and 21Shares
Grayscale is set to launch its own Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund as soon as this week, setting a sponsor fee of 0.…
Georgia cracks down on illegal crypto mining in Mestia with mass meter installation
Georgia's crackdown on illegal crypto mining in Mestia highlights the need for robust energy regulation to prevent in…
CFTC upgrades filing system so exchanges can bundle product certifications
The CFTC's portal upgrade streamlines contract filings, potentially accelerating product launches, but upcoming discl…
Anthropic files confidential IPO paperwork as Claude maker nears public markets
Anthropic files confidential IPO paperwork ahead of OpenAI after raising $65B at a $965B valuation and launching Opus…
Central Bank of Russia challenges EU over frozen assets in court, raising questions about institutional trust
The court's decision could redefine global financial norms, influencing how sovereign assets are used in geopolitical…
Senator Bernie Sanders proposes 50% equity tax on AI labs to fund American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund
Sanders' proposal could reshape AI industry dynamics, potentially democratizing wealth distribution and altering tech…
Coinbase enables direct rupee bank transfers in India via IMPS after FIU registration
Coinbase's integration in India could catalyze regulatory clarity, potentially unlocking institutional capital and re…
Commodity Futures Trading Commission names Dr. Patrick J. Schorno chief economist
Dr. Schorno's appointment signals a strategic shift in CFTC's regulatory focus, potentially reshaping digital asset m…
European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech giants
The EU's push for cloud sovereignty could reshape tech markets, boosting local providers and impacting US giants' dom…
France intercepts sanctioned tanker Tagor linked to Russian oil trade
The interception underscores Europe's intensified maritime enforcement against Russian oil sanctions, potentially dis…
Europe is actively trying to stop the dollar stablecoin takeover
Europeans conduct 38% of global stablecoin transactions, but euro-denominated tokens account for just 0.3% of the tot…
Binance adds over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs for traders outside the United States amid super app push
Binance launched U.S. stock and ETF trading for non-U.S. users and has plans for tokenized equities on BNB Chain.
Aave now has a regulated path from bank accounts to DeFi lending – The hard part is keeping users there
On May 28, Aave Labs announced that its UK subsidiaries Push Labs Ltd. and Push Virtual Assets Ltd. received FCA regi…
Digital euro is key to counter stablecoin risks, says ECB’s Schnabel
Isabel Schnabel, an ECB board member, said Monday that central banks should respond to stablecoin risks with strong r…
Wise shares tumble as Belgian prosecutors investigate money laundering concerns
The investigation into Wise's compliance failures could lead to severe regulatory penalties, impacting its global ope…
Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu warns Europe about dollar dominance through stablecoins
Europe's reliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins could undermine its economic sovereignty, necessitating a robust euro-…
France boards oil tanker Tagor linked to Russian shadow fleet in Atlantic
France's aggressive naval actions highlight escalating geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in global trade enf…
European Union imposes €10,000 cash limit starting July 2027, paving way for digital euro
The EU's cash limit and digital euro pilot could accelerate the shift to digital payments, impacting privacy, complia…
European Central Bank warns stablecoins pose financial risks and challenges
The ECB's stance on stablecoins highlights potential disruptions to traditional banking and monetary policy, urging g…
Coinbase launches Indian rupee rails with perps access in expansion push
The Nasdaq-listed company said it has established INR order books to provide dedicated liquidity for users in the cou…