Coinbase Points to Multi-Zone AWS Failures Behind Outage

In recent developments, coinbase said AWS failures disrupted core trading services after errors spread across multiple zones. The company traced the outage to use1-az4 in AWS’s US-EAST-1 Region. Coinbase Points…

Amazon Web Services Marketplace Adds Chainlink Crypto Oracle Services

In recent developments, amazon’s Chainlink integration lets enterprises connect cloud infrastructure with blockchain networks through familiar AWS tools. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity flows, macro…

Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services

In recent developments, individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time. Looking closer,…

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency E…

In recent developments, australia implements a landmark regulatory framework requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain formal financial services licenses. The Australian government passed new legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges…

Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions

In recent developments, bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents…

Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulations

In recent developments, bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

SEC flags Bitcoin miner hosting services as subject to securities laws

In recent developments, in a lawsuit, the SEC says some hosted Bitcoin mining services could trigger US securities laws, but an industry executive says most providers have nothing to worry…

Japan PIP Stablecoin Experiment Backed by Financial Services Agency

In recent developments, japan’s Financial Services Agency backs a PIP stablecoin experiment with multiple banks. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announces support for the Payment Innovation Project (PIP) stablecoin experiment…