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Cardano lets token issuers freeze and seize assets under new rules
Cardano has launched CIP-0113 on mainnet, letting regulated token issuers add KYC, sanctions checks, transfer limits and freeze controls.
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Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets
The new standard is aimed at regulated stablecoins, funds and bonds whose issuers need identity checks, sanctions controls and other transfer rules built into the asset itself.
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Bitcoin.de plans new setup after MiCA license failure
Bitcoin.de trading remains suspended after BaFin rejected futurum bank’s MiCA application, with regulated partners planned for a restart.
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Bitcoin.de trading remains halted as German regulator rejects MiCA application
Trading on the platform has largely been suspended since June as its operator awaited MiCA authorization, with the company now looking to regulated partners to restart services.
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Kalshi Ends Federal Court Losing Streak With Partial Win Over Illinois
A federal judge in Chicago blocked Illinois from enforcing its sports wagering license rules and a related criminal provision against Kalshi and Coinbase, but held off on the state’s new prediction market fees. It’s Kalshi’s first win in federal court since July. Judge Says a Swap Is a Swap Kalshi has won a partial preliminary […]
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Circle Welcomes DJ Khaled to 'Team USDC' and Crypto Twitter Is Furious
Nothing in Circle's posts announces a sponsorship, but replies dug up Khaled's 2018 SEC settlement over a crypto fraud he promoted. The internet never forgets.
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Conduit sues Tether over allegedly freezing $2.8M without explanation
The lawsuit alleged that Tether froze USDt funds in a Conduit wallet tied to an investigation launched by Brazilian authorities in 2024.
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Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing
The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment.
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Winklevoss Twins File for Zcash ETF With $100M Launch Interest
Winklevoss Asset Services submitted a registration statement to the SEC for a spot zcash ETF under the ticker WINK on Nasdaq. The ETF offers direct price exposure to zcash (ZEC) rather than derivatives, using a cash-creation model for share creation and redemption. Taking on Grayscale Winklevoss Asset Services, led by CEO Cameron Winklevoss, submitted […]
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Tether Hit With Lawsuit Over $2.76 Million Stablecoin Freeze
The payments firm alleges Tether froze its treasury wallet on its own initiative over a Brazilian investigation it has no connection to—and has profited from the reserves while refusing to release the funds for more than a year.
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Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million freeze, says it has ‘no legal entitlement’ to funds
Conduit is suing Tether in NY federal court, alleging the USDT issuer froze $2.76 million of its funds for over a year without explanation.
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Bitcoin Price Holds October Gains After Two Surges Above $86K
Bitcoin twice rose above $86,000 on Tuesday, supported by momentum from the CFTC’s proposed cryptocurrency regulations and a recent SEC proposal on crypto custody. After an earlier sell-off, bitcoin rallied to a high near $86,450 before pulling back, with its market capitalization reaching about $1.72 trillion. Regulatory Momentum Drives Bitcoin Back Above $86,000 Bitcoin’s price […]
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US crypto rules need to survive the next election
US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argues Congress needs to pass durable, bipartisan legislation.
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Morning Minute: The CFTC Reveals Plan to Regulate Crypto Exchanges
Clear rules of the road are here. So what does it all mean and what is the overall impact?
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Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill
Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.
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Parataxis Ethereum drops Korea merger over delisting risk
Parataxis Ethereum has canceled its merger with Parataxis Korea as a delisting court fight and shareholder cash-out risk clouded the deal.
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Better Markets says CFTC is ‘wrong agency’ to regulate retail crypto
Better Markets said the CFTC’s proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC.
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Rain seeks U.S. trust bank amid crypto charter lawsuit
Rain has applied for a U.S. trust bank charter to custody digital assets, manage stablecoin reserves and issue dollar-backed stablecoins.
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Rain seeks US trust bank charter days after OCC sued over crypto charters
Rain joins a growing queue of crypto firms seeking federal trust charters, while community banks have just asked a court to overturn the OCC rules underpinning them.
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US Regulators Push National Crypto Rules as America Chases Global Lead
Federal crypto initiatives are advancing across trading, asset custody, and tokenized stocks as Washington pursues global digital asset leadership. The CFTC’s new consultation joins SEC measures aimed at keeping innovation domestic while protecting customers and investors. Two Federal Paths Target Trading and Crypto Custody Retail crypto traders could gain tailored protections under a federal initiative […]
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Solana Debuts Institutional Settlement Standard With J.P. Morgan Input
Built with input from J.P. Morgan, the open-source "DvP" program lets institutions settle trades atomically on Solana with finality in seconds instead of days.
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Ripple Targets Turkey’s $200 Billion Crypto Market Amid Lira Pressure
Turkey’s large crypto market is creating opportunities for bank custody and dollar-backed stablecoins, according to Ripple. The company ties its local strategy to currency pressure and evolving regulations as institutions follow consumers into digital assets. Turkey’s $200 Billion Market Meets Evolving Banking Rules Turkish consumers and businesses are gaining access to crypto storage and dollar-backed […]
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DeFi Development Corp Adds $3 Million in Solana as SOL Buys Slow
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp's latest SEC filing shows its Solana stash grew 1%, to about 2.56 million SOL and SOL equivalents—roughly half the prior week's gain and well below mid-September's pace.
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Crypto PAC announces support for 32 House candidates in US midterms
Fairshake said it would financially back 32 House candidates who all voted in favor of the CLARITY market structure bill in 2025, as the legislation remains in limbo in the Senate.
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FinCEN withdraws proposed crypto mixing rule over ‘legitimate activity’ concerns
The bureau under the US Treasury said it was withdrawing two proposed rules on unhosted wallets and crypto mixers ”as part of the Trump Administration’s deregulatory agenda.”
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Wall Street Never Sleeps: ICE and OKX Plot 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
This weekend, the crypto exchange OKX and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and said the duo intends to create a 24/7 platform for tokenized U.S. stocks. Tokenized Stocks Move Into the Mainstream In June 2025, tokenized stocks witnessed a […]
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Advocacy group pushes back on banks’ lawsuit against OCC over charters
CCI CEO Ji Hun Kim said that the organization “remains confident“ in the OCC’s approval of charters for crypto companies, despite a recent lawsuit and pushback from some lawmakers.
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SEC Clears 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds for Trading
The agency approved a Cboe rule letting six Volatility Shares funds that triple the daily moves of Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, oil, and natural gas list on a U.S. exchange.
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CFTC seeks public input on crypto trading rules under CTX and CAM
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened a consultation on two crypto regulatory frameworks, Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM, with written comments due within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register. The CFTC announced on Oct. 5 that…
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CFTC Opens Crypto Rulebook as Selig Tells Industry ‘Build Here’
The CFTC took the wraps off a potentially sweeping U.S. crypto market framework Monday, opening a 60-day public comment period on rules covering retail crypto commodity transactions. Chairman Michael S. Selig paired the move with an unusually direct message to builders: “Build here.” His pitch is simple but consequential. Washington wants crypto firms operating under […]
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CFTC joins SEC in proposing crypto framework after failed CLARITY vote
CFTC Chair Michael Selig claimed that the agency was using its “existing statutory authorities“ to address crypto regulation after Congress failed to advance a market structure bill.
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Bitcoin Price Fails to Break $87K as CFTC Signals New Crypto Rules
Bitcoin rallied to an intraday peak of $86,969 before erasing most of the gains and returning to trade near $85,200 with a $1.71 trillion market cap. Bitcoin Rejection Near $87K Triggers Intraday Volatility Bitcoin wiped out early gains on Monday as the cryptocurrency again appeared to face rejection near $87,000 amid unusual volatility for a […]
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CFTC Unveils Plan to Bring Crypto Exchanges Under Federal Oversight
The CFTC is seeking public comment on a framework that would create a new federal license for crypto exchanges, with leverage offers as the trigger for oversight.
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PEPE price prediction for October
PEPE price has held near $0.00000439 after its September rebound, with an amended U.S. ETF filing adding a regulatory development as the token approaches resistance between $0.00000450 and $0.00000469. TradingView’s Binance PEPE/USDT daily chart showed the token at $0.00000438 on…
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CFTC proposes new federal framework for leveraged retail crypto trading
The CFTC launched rulemaking on leveraged and margined retail crypto trading, proposing Regulation CTX and CAM and a new "crypto asset market" exchange.
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U.S. CFTC joins SEC in proposing crypto regulations, though spot-market gap lingers
The derivatives regulator is proposing two rules meant to cover the waterfront of crypto activity and exchanges, as long as it's not simple, direct trading.
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SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 5, 2026
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ZEC Rebounds 11%! Trump says he won’t pardon Sam Bankman-Fried! Florida revisits it’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve!
Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wal…
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