Companies
KuCoin Suspends All Services for Users in Russia and Belarus
KuCoin Russia and Belarus exit halts all services immediately, with affected users receiving deadlines to close positions and withdraw their funds. The…
Regulation
Altcoins
NYSE Owner ICE Plans 24/7 US Venue for Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures
NYSE owner ICE plans to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to US retail traders through Trade[XYZ], with a 24/7 venue pending regulatory approval.…
Crypto Industry
US Sanctions Hit Two Russians Over Alleged $5.5M Crypto Conversions for North Korea
US sanctions target two Russians accused of converting $5.5 million in crypto for North Korean networks, linking IT worker wages to weapons…
Kalshi
Kalshi and Co-Founders Face 14 Criminal Counts in Utah
Kalshi criminal charges in Utah include 14 counts against the exchange and its co-founders, escalating a dispute over state and federal gambling…
Bitcoin
Fed Pauses Rate Hikes After September Increase in 10-2 Vote
The Fed rate decision held rates at 3.75%-4% in a 10-2 vote, leaving a December hike in play as Bitcoin faces high…
Kalshi
CFTC Sues Utah After $60M Kalshi Profit Demand Over Prediction Markets
The CFTC sues Utah over prediction markets after the state sought up to $60 million from Kalshi, testing whether federal rules block…
Bank
OCC Stablecoin Rules: January 18 Start, Bank Issuance and Risks
The OCC stablecoin rules take effect January 18, 2027, as community banks weigh token issuance, federal approval requirements and deposit risks. The…
Binance
Binance Files for Brazil Crypto License Ahead of Oct. 30
Binance Brazil crypto license filing precedes the Oct. 30 deadline as 22 assets face local delisting, with central bank approval still pending.…
Regulation
Ripple National Trust Bank: Final OCC Approval, Custody and RLUSD Risks
Ripple OCC approval puts $2.5B in RLUSD reserves and institutional custody under federal oversight, while its New York subsidiary remains the issuer.…
Regulation
Canada Opens Stablecoin Consultation With Proposed 1% Fee Cap
Canada stablecoin rules proposed in a 60-day consultation would cap redemption fees at 1%, require full reserves and ban interest paid to…