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Bybit EU Gets MiFID 2 License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives
Bybit EU is close to obtaining a MiFID 2 license, enabling it to offer stocks and derivatives alongside crypto. CEO Ben Zhou calls it the foundation of a European ‘super-app.’ This move signals the growing convergence between crypto platforms and traditional finance.
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Senate CLARITY Act Vote: What It Means for Crypto in 2026
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, 2026. The outcome could redefine crypto regulation in America, affecting market stability, consumer protection, and how digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are classified and traded.
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Wall Street Tokenized Stocks: The Growing Pains of Onchain Capital Markets
Wall Street giants like Nasdaq and LSEG are racing to tokenize stocks, but experts at Geneva’s Onchain Leaders Gathering warn that liquidity, privacy, compliance, and real institutional utility remain unsolved challenges. The tokenization dream is hitting reality.
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Bitcoin Holds at $77,280: ETF Flows, US Regulation & Security Risks
Bitcoin is holding strong at $77,280 as ETF inflows, US regulatory developments, and security concerns shape the crypto market. Here’s what investors need to watch this week.
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Ripple Explains RLUSD Stablecoin Rules: What Institutions Need to Know
Ripple has detailed the regulatory framework behind its RLUSD stablecoin, emphasizing that holder protections depend on the issuer’s actual license and reserve requirements. The breakdown comes as institutional investors increasingly evaluate RLUSD for treasury and trading purposes, highlighting key distinctions between conditional bank approval and a full charter.
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Standard Chartered Predicts SKY Token 5x Surge by 2028
Standard Chartered projects the SKY token could rise fivefold to $0.325 by 2028, using a ‘Federal Bank’ model that accounts for USDS supply growth, staking rewards, and token buybacks. If accurate, the forecast would outpace Bitcoin’s expected returns.
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Blockstream Refuses Ransom: Inside the Liquid Bitcoin Exploit
Blockstream has refused to pay a ransom demanded by the hacker behind the Liquid sidechain exploit, which still holds around 600 BTC. The network has resumed transactions, but peg-outs remain disabled as recovery efforts continue. The incident highlights the importance of self-custody and strong security practices for all Bitcoin holders.
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Ethereum Price Rebound: Is the Real Rally Just Starting?
Ethereum jumped 7.46% to $2,619 after soft U.S. inflation data, and analyst Tom Lee suggests a “brutal rally” for risk assets could be just beginning. Here’s what ETH investors should watch next.