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SEC and CFTC Take 9 Steps to Regulate Crypto Without CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, but the SEC and CFTC are not waiting. Together, they have launched nine regulatory moves covering stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi, and more, shaping U.S. crypto policy without Congress.
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UK FCA Opens Crypto Authorisation Regime: What It Means
On September 30, 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority formally opened its crypto authorisation regime, giving digital asset firms a clear path to legal operation. The move signals stronger consumer protection, increased institutional confidence, and a major step toward making the UK a global crypto hub.
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Bitwise Launches First US NEAR Spot ETF: What It Means
Bitwise has launched the first U.S. spot ETF for the NEAR token on NYSE Arca under the ticker NRR. With 0.75% fees and built-in staking yield, it marks a new milestone for altcoin ETFs.
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MiCA Regulation and DeFi: The Legal Gap Explained
MiCA has been fully applicable since July 1, 2026, but its rules deliberately stop at the door of decentralized finance. Users of protocols like Uniswap and Aave enjoy none of its protections, often without realizing it. This article explores the legal gap and what it means for European crypto users.
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SEC’s Atkins Vows Onchain Fundraising Rules After CLARITY Act Fails
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the agency will move forward with onchain fundraising rules even though the CLARITY Act failed in Congress. The move could finally bring legal clarity to token sales and decentralized finance in the U.S.
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HSBC RedCoin Stablecoin: What It Means for Banking
HSBC is preparing to launch RedCoin, a new stablecoin focused on payments. This move could accelerate stablecoin adoption and reshape how global banks approach digital finance and cross-border transactions.
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zk.money Returns: Ethereum Privacy Payments Explained
After a three-year hiatus, zk.money is back, offering Ethereum users a new way to send private payments. The platform uses zero-knowledge proofs to hide transaction details while keeping the security of the Ethereum blockchain intact.
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Ripple Exits BIS Cross-Border Payments Task Force
Ripple has confirmed it is no longer a member of the BIS cross-border payments task force it joined in 2023. The exit, coming shortly after a BIS research paper on the XRP Ledger, raises questions about Ripple’s institutional strategy and the future of blockchain-based global payments.