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SEC Rejects XRP Short ETF: Crypto Market News Today
The SEC rejected its 19th short XRP ETF application as Bitcoin and Ethereum saw $1.11 billion in institutional outflows. Meanwhile, privacy coin Zcash surged past $1,350, stealing the spotlight in today’s crypto market.
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Kraken Parent Payward Partners with Hyperliquid for US Perpetuals
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has announced a strategic partnership with Hyperliquid to launch regulated perpetual futures for US traders. Operating under CFTC oversight through Bitnomial, this collaboration bridges DeFi innovation with traditional compliance, potentially reshaping the American crypto derivatives landscape.
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned BitBank, an Iranian crypto exchange, over alleged Bitcoin transfers to the IRGC. The move signals growing enforcement of crypto regulations and highlights Bitcoin’s traceability on the blockchain.
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CFTC Exempts Crypto Wallets from Broker Status in Derivatives Trading
The CFTC has extended its broker exemption to all passive crypto wallets, including those used for derivatives trading. The decision, announced alongside the SEC’s innovation exemption, brings long-awaited regulatory clarity for wallet developers and DeFi users.
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SEC Approves Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading: Who Wins?
The SEC has officially approved tokenized U.S. stock trading, marking a historic shift in how Americans invest. From crypto exchanges to retail investors, here’s who stands to benefit from this landmark regulatory decision.
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US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Bitcoin Transfers to IRGC
The US Treasury has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank for allegedly transferring Bitcoin payments to the IRGC via the previously sanctioned Hormuz Safe platform. The move underscores growing global efforts to prevent crypto-based sanctions evasion.
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US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Bill Advances Without New Spending
The US House Financial Services Committee has approved a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill, but without new spending authority. Here’s what this means for the future of US crypto policy and global markets.
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CFTC Crypto Developer Relief: What the No-Action Stance Means
The CFTC has joined the SEC in offering crypto developers a no-action stance, signaling that writing trading software won’t be treated as a regulated activity. Here’s what it means for builders and the broader crypto ecosystem.
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SEC and CFTC Draft Crypto Rules: What It Means for XRP and Bitcoin
The SEC and CFTC are set to draft independent crypto regulations, with the SEC focusing on XRP and the CFTC on Bitcoin. This dual approach could boost market confidence while introducing short-term uncertainty for investors.
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SEC Innovation Exemption: 5-Year Green Light for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has granted a five-year innovation exemption allowing platforms to trade tokenized stocks, just days after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate. This landmark decision could accelerate institutional adoption and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.