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Clarity Act Defeated: What Crypto Regulation Looks Like Now
The Senate’s rejection of the Clarity Act has reignited debate over crypto regulation in the U.S. Former SEC and CFTC leaders discussed at the Avalanche Summit what comes next for digital assets, stablecoins, and investor protections.
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Bitcoin ETFs See $450M Exit as Senate Vote Fails
Bitcoin ETFs saw $450 million in net outflows — the largest daily exit since June — as a key Senate vote on crypto regulation failed. Fidelity led the sell-off, Ethereum ETFs lost another $141M, and only Solana ETFs attracted fresh inflows.
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MEXC September 2026 Proof of Reserves: BTC Ratio Hits 297%
MEXC has released its September 2026 Proof of Reserves report, audited by Hacken, confirming full user asset backing with the BTC reserve ratio climbing to 297%. The monthly disclosure reinforces the exchange’s commitment to transparency and user fund security.
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Deutsche Bank Launches Bitcoin Custody for Institutions in 2026
Deutsche Bank has announced plans to launch bitcoin and ethereum custody services for institutional clients in 2026. The move signals growing mainstream adoption of crypto across Europe’s traditional financial sector.
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9 of 10 Major UK Banks Still Block Crypto Payments: What It Means
9 out of 10 major UK banks are still blocking or capping crypto payments, and the FCA won’t force them to change — even after 2027. Here’s what UK crypto investors can do about it, from finding crypto-friendly banks to using hardware wallets.
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Deutsche Bank Eyes Institutional Crypto Custody Launch
Deutsche Bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional crypto custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets and could reshape the crypto landscape.
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CLARITY Act Rejected: How SEC and CFTC Are Moving Forward
The CLARITY Act failed in the U.S. Senate, but the SEC and CFTC are already advancing crypto rules on their own. Analysts predict years of regulation by enforcement ahead.
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Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for Stablecoins and Payments
Circle has launched Arc, a new Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins, payments, and on-chain finance. With USDC as its native gas token, institutional validators, and instant finality, Arc aims to become the backbone of the digital dollar economy, though users should watch out for fake tokens and centralization risks.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody in 2026
Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s largest banks with $1.7 trillion in assets, announced plans to launch crypto custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and selected stablecoins later this year. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets among major European financial institutions.
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Aave Brings Stablecoin Lending to Institutions via Anchorage and Chainlink
Aave is developing a new system that lets banks and institutional investors borrow stablecoins while keeping their collateral safely stored with regulated custodians like Anchorage, powered by Chainlink oracles. This bridge between traditional finance and DeFi could finally open the door to large-scale institutional adoption.