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Solana DvP Tool Brings Atomic Securities Settlement Onchain
The Solana Foundation has launched Solana DvP, an open-source atomic delivery-versus-payment settlement tool developed with input from JPMorgan. The MIT-licensed program uses isolated escrow to settle asset and cash legs simultaneously, marking a major step toward onchain institutional finance and tokenized securities.
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CFTC Proposes Federal Registration for Crypto Exchanges
The CFTC has proposed requiring crypto exchanges offering leverage to register federally. This could cap leverage levels, reshape U.S. crypto markets, and align the industry with traditional financial standards.
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UK Names 6 Banks to Lead DIGIT Tokenized Bond Launch
HM Treasury has named Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Morgan Stanley, NatWest, and RBC Capital Markets to lead DIGIT, the UK’s first tokenized government bond. The test issuance is expected in Q1 2027, marking a major milestone for blockchain-based public finance.
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CFTC Greenlights Perpetual Futures: What It Means for Crypto Traders
The CFTC has issued temporary relief allowing U.S. exchanges to convert certain index futures into true perpetual contracts—the same structure crypto traders know well. This narrow but meaningful decision signals traditional finance’s growing acceptance of crypto-native financial instruments.
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Coinbase Acquires Deribit: What It Means for US Crypto
Coinbase has acquired Deribit, one of the world’s largest crypto derivatives platforms, marking a major step for US-based digital asset trading. The deal could boost Ethereum’s market activity and bring advanced derivatives products to American traders.
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CFTC Crypto Rules: What US Traders Need to Know
The CFTC is preparing a new regulatory framework for leveraged crypto trading in the United States, focusing on client fund protection, proof of reserves, and anti-manipulation controls. Here’s what these proposed rules mean for American crypto traders and the broader market.
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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade: 200M Gas Limit Test Passed
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade has successfully passed the 200 million gas limit test on the Sepolia testnet, paving the way for a future mainnet deployment. This milestone promises lower fees, better layer-2 performance, and improved network scalability for users and developers alike.
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Winklevoss Twins File Spot Zcash ETF: What It Means
The Winklevoss twins have officially filed for a spot Zcash ETF with the SEC under the ticker WINK, targeting up to $100 million in assets. The filing marks a major milestone for privacy coins and could reshape institutional access to digital assets.