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Ripple Backs SEC Regulation Crypto Assets, Urges Agency to Finalize Rule
In a 20-page comment letter sent October 20, Ripple backed the SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets and urged it to finalize the rule, while opposing limits on the Rule 400 safe harbor, a company-backed vs network token split, and Rule 500(b)'s treatment of dealers.
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HEX Founder Richard Heart Arrested in Istanbul Raid
Richard Heart, founder of the HEX token project, was detained by Turkish law enforcement in an early morning raid in Istanbul on October 18-19, 2026. The arrest marks a sharp escalation in legal pressure against the controversial crypto figure.
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Hyperliquid Policy Center Submits Five SEC Recommendations on Airdrops and Buybacks
The Hyperliquid Policy Center filed five formal recommendations with the SEC on Monday, pressing the regulator to clarify its proposed framework on token airdrops, automated buybacks, secondary trading, and legal protections for developers.
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France Passes Stablecoin Swap Tax by One Vote, Setting 31.4% Capital Gains Rate From 2027
The French National Assembly narrowly passed a 2027 budget amendment on October 17 that would impose a 31.4% capital gains tax on swaps from cryptocurrency into single-currency stablecoins. The measure passed by one vote and must clear additional legislative hurdles before becoming law.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
BIS Paper: Banks Can Slow Stablecoin Growth by Paying Savers More
The Bank for International Settlements published research concluding that traditional banks can compete with stablecoins by offering higher deposit rates. The paper reframes stablecoin growth as partly driven by suppressed savings yields rather than purely a regulatory issue.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Federal Judge Upholds $5M Gemini CFTC Settlement, Rejects Joint Bid to Undo Enforcement Action
A federal judge refused to let Gemini and the CFTC walk back their $5 million enforcement settlement, ruling that shifts in agency priorities do not constitute grounds to reopen a final judgment. The decision forecloses relief through joint motion for crypto firms that settled during the...
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BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Gains Access to 29 European Markets
BingX EU has secured its MiCAR license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, gaining access to regulated cryptocurrency services across 29 EEA countries. The approval marks a major regulatory milestone for the exchange's European expansion.
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Russia to Ban P2P Crypto Trading and Restrict Self-Custody Transfers From July 2027
Russia will prohibit direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading and restrict transfers from regulated digital accounts to personal self-custody wallets starting July 1, 2027, in a move that tightens state control over the country's crypto markets without imposing an outright ban.
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FBI and Brooklyn Prosecutors Dismantle Crypto Fraud Network Targeting Russian Speakers
The FBI and Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit jointly dismantled a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud network that specifically targeted Russian-speaking individuals, seizing hundreds of servers and domains used in the operation.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
HEX Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul on Finnish Interpol Notice
Richard Heart, founder of HEX and PulseChain, was detained in Istanbul on October 14, 2026, following an early morning raid at his residence. Turkish authorities seized approximately $4 million in cash, 64 luxury watches, and other assets based on an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finnish...
RegulationBlockchain Academics NewsroomVanEck Withdraws Lido Staked Ethereum ETF Filing Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
VanEck has withdrawn its SEC registration for a proposed Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, marking the latest sign that regulatory approval for complex crypto products remains elusive despite spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals.
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Qivalis Wins Dutch E-Money License for Euro Stablecoin Backed by 37 Banks
Qivalis, backed by 37 European banks, has secured an e-money license from Dutch regulators under the MiCA framework, marking a major milestone in institutional stablecoin regulation. The token will be distributed through financial intermediaries and issued in the coming months.
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BitMEX Faces $27M Bitcoin Lawsuit in UK Over Unlicensed Derivatives Trading
A UK court is weighing a $27 million claim against BitMEX over unlicensed perpetual swap trades executed between 2018 and 2022. The case targets 1,053 loss-making trades and adds a deceit charge, potentially setting precedent for how courts treat historical regulatory violations in crypto...
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South Korea's First Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Jeonbuk Bank has become the first traditional bank in South Korea to offer bitcoin-collateralized loans, allowing businesses to borrow Korean won against their Bitcoin holdings without selling or surrendering ownership.
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Payward Secures Full VARA Approval to Launch Kraken in UAE With AED Trading and Institutional Services
Payward, Kraken's parent company, received Full Market Approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, the highest licensing tier. The UAE launch will include AED-denominated trading, staking, xStocks, and Kraken Prime institutional services.
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Blockchain.com Files for Two CFTC Licenses Ahead of $500M IPO
Blockchain.com has applied for a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) license and a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) license with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, positioning the exchange to offer prediction markets and crypto derivatives to American users before its planned $500...
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New York AG Wins $35M Settlement and Lifetime Crypto Ban From Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured up to $35 million and a permanent industry ban from former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky, closing a major state-level enforcement action from crypto's 2022 lending collapse.
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UK Sanctions Five Crypto Platforms Including Cryptomus and TokenSpot Over Russia Links
The UK government designated five cryptocurrency and payment platforms on October 8, 2026, as part of a broader 38-designation sanctions package targeting Russian financial networks. Cryptomus and TokenSpot are among the named platforms, with two handling transactions linked to Russia's A7 network.
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ESMA Demands Proof Tokenized Collateral Survives Market Stress
The European Securities and Markets Authority is demanding proof that tokenized collateral can be liquidated during market stress, potentially reshaping EU regulatory frameworks for digital finance and clearinghouses.
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BNY Mellon Opens Regulated Crypto Custody to EU Institutions Under MiCA
BNY Mellon has activated regulated crypto custody services for institutional clients across the European Union under the MiCA framework. The bank's European entity was added to the ESMA MiCA register in July 2026, supporting Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and USDC with plans to expand the asset list.
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Senator Blumenthal Probes Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald Relationship
Senator Richard Blumenthal has launched a formal probe into the financial relationship between Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald, adding fresh congressional pressure to an already scrutinized stablecoin issuer.
RegulationAlejandro Silva RamírezRep. French Hill: SEC and CFTC Rules No Substitute for Permanent Law
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill warned that regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC cannot replace comprehensive legislation, calling a permanent law change the only reliable path to securing U.S. leadership in digital asset markets.
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EU Regulator Orders Crypto Platforms to Remove Unauthorized Stablecoins Within 3 Months
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued a directive requiring EU crypto platforms to remove unauthorized stablecoins by January 8, 2027. The order targets assets that do not meet MiCA regulatory standards and may reshape global stablecoin compliance trends.
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Greece Proposes 10% Crypto Capital Gains Tax With €500 Annual Exemption
Greece has drafted legislation to impose a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits, marking the country's first comprehensive digital asset taxation framework. The bill is currently open for public consultation and scheduled to go before parliament in November 2026.
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