Coinbase Clarifies ‘We Are Not Becoming a Bank’ After Receiving Condition…

In recent developments, coinbase’s OCC trust charter approval cements a federally regulated path for crypto infrastructure, with CEO Brian Armstrong clarifying it is not becoming a bank as the firm…

Japan Moves to Expand Crypto Compliance Regime as Tax Surveillance Enters Cro…

In recent developments, japan is moving deeper into the compliance phase of crypto regulation, and the latest push is less about approving new products or licensing exchanges than about making…

Elon Musk’s X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

In recent developments, x is introducing a new safeguard that auto-locks accounts making their first crypto-related post. The move targets phishing attacks that hijack accounts to promote scams. X Set…

Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk

In recent developments, execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one sma…

In recent developments, a plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making. Looking closer,…

Cambodia Advances Law Targeting Crypto Scam Compound Kingpins with Life in Jail

In recent developments, the draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud. Looking closer, market…

SoFi expands into institutional finance with integrated crypto services

In recent developments, the new platform enables companies to hold funds, move money and settle transactions in fiat or crypto within a single regulated system. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Canada’s bid to ban crypto donations highlights transparency issue

In recent developments, a new bill in Canada would ban crypto donations to political parties, a move which election overseers have supported in past recommendations to Parliament. Looking closer, market…

These Three Altcoins Just Got Leveraged Crypto ETFs

In recent developments, volatility Shares, the company that launched the first leveraged crypto fund in the U.S., is expanding its roster to smaller digital assets Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital to Launch Franklin Crypto Institution…

In recent developments, franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a crypto trading firm spun out of venture capital firm Coinfund, to launch a dedicated institutional crypto investment arm…