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EU Bans Cash Payments Over €10,000 Starting 2027: What It Means for Crypto
Starting July 2027, the EU will ban cash payments above €10,000 as part of a sweeping anti-money laundering push. Here’s what the new rule means for crypto users, exchanges, and the future of digital money in Europe.
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CFTC Moves to Dismiss CME’s Lawsuit Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
The CFTC has asked a federal court to dismiss CME Group’s lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures, arguing the exchange hasn’t shown real harm from competition. The case could shape the future of U.S. crypto derivatives and open the door to broader trading options.
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Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Saldo Bank: European Banking Push Explained
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, is acquiring Lithuania-based Saldo Bank to bring traditional banking services under its European crypto platform. The deal, expected to close in 2027, could offer users integrated accounts, lending, and crypto trading under one regulated roof.
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South Korea Crypto Tax Delayed Again: What 2029 Means for Investors
South Korea is facing renewed pressure to delay its crypto gains tax until 2029, with exchanges citing technical readiness concerns. Finance officials are set to meet industry representatives on October 20 to discuss whether the January 2027 deadline is achievable, marking another chapter in the country’s years-long struggle to implement crypto taxation.
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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade: Hoodi Test Set for October 26
Ethereum developers have scheduled the Glamsterdam upgrade for the Hoodi testnet on October 26, with the gas limit rising to 200 million. The Ethereum Foundation has not yet announced a mainnet activation date, making this a critical milestone in the testing process.
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BlackRock Files for iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF: What It Means
BlackRock has filed for a new iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF that combines Bitcoin exposure with built-in downside protection. The product could attract risk-averse investors and reshape the broader ETF market as institutional crypto adoption continues to accelerate.
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Sparkassen Opens Bitcoin Trading to 50 Million Germans
Germany’s Sparkassen savings banks have opened Bitcoin and crypto trading to 50 million customers, charging 0.99 euro per order. While this is a major step for adoption, customers should understand they do not hold their own private keys.
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Mastercard Stablecoin Security: Fraud Protection for Crypto Payments
Mastercard has launched Stablecoin Security, a new fraud-detection system that combines traditional payment intelligence with blockchain analytics to protect stablecoin transactions. With partners Borderless.xyz and Keyrails, the rollout starts in North America and signals growing mainstream trust in digital dollar payments.