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Coinbase Files SEC Notices to Launch 24/7 Single-Stock Perpetuals in U.S.
Coinbase filed SEC notices this week to bring 24/7 single-stock perpetuals to the U.S. market, targeting products already available internationally on Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. The dual SEC-CFTC regulatory pathway could take several months to over a year for approval.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Bankrolls 75% of Reform UK Donations in Q2 2026
Ben Delo, BitMEX co-founder, bankrolled 75% of Reform UK's Q2 2026 donations, extending a pattern of crypto-industry dominance in the party's fundraising. The concentration raises questions about regulatory influence and political access.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Senate Sets September 15 Cloture Vote on CLARITY Act, but House Schedule Threatens Timeline
The U.S. Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, advancing crypto regulatory legislation. However, the House has cancelled sessions for the second half of September, creating a timeline obstacle that could delay House passage into October or beyond.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
VARA and Securitize Sign MoU to Build Tokenization Framework in Dubai
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and Securitize signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop regulatory frameworks for tokenized financial assets. The partnership signals the UAE's strategy to attract institutional tokenization infrastructure amid growing global competition.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
DWF Labs Wins BVI Virtual Asset Service Provider License
DWF Labs announced approval as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in the British Virgin Islands, adding another jurisdiction to its compliance framework. The move reflects a broader industry trend of crypto firms seeking regulatory legitimacy across multiple markets.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Australia Tightens Grip on Crypto Businesses as Licensing Deadline Looms
Australia's financial regulators are accelerating enforcement actions against cryptocurrency businesses, with a hard compliance deadline now close enough that the pressure is visibly reshaping the domestic digital asset industry.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Spot Crypto Trading in UAE, Stock Surges 2.38%
Standard Chartered has launched direct Bitcoin and Ether spot trading for eligible institutional clients in the UAE through the Dubai International Financial Centre, integrating the service into existing FX systems. The bank's stock jumped 2.38% on the announcement.
RegulationIbrahim Rajab
CFTC Seeks Dismissal of CME Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
The CFTC filed a motion on September 2 asking a federal court to dismiss CME Group's lawsuit challenging the regulatory classification of Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts, arguing that CME lacks legal standing to bring the case.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
HashKey Joins DTCC Tokenization Working Group as First Asian Crypto Firm
HashKey Group has become the first Asian digital asset service provider to join the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation's tokenization working group, a body that includes more than 100 financial institutions and counts JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs among its members.
RegulationBlockchain Academics Newsroom
New Jersey Escalates Kalshi Sports Betting Fight to Supreme Court
New Jersey has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve conflicting lower-court rulings on whether federal commodities law or state gambling statutes govern sports betting contracts traded on prediction markets, with the case centered on Kalshi.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
SEC Proposes First Transfer Agent Overhaul in 40 Years, Formally Recognizing Blockchain as Official Share Registry
The SEC has proposed the most significant rewrite of transfer agent regulations since the 1980s, explicitly permitting blockchains to serve as the official record of share ownership in U.S. securities markets. The proposal introduces new Form TA-2 disclosure questions and imposes fresh...
RegulationHadi GhadbanThai Businessmen Sue Tether Over $42.4M USDT Freeze Without Court Order
Two Thai businessmen filed suit against Tether in U.S. District Court on August 31, 2026, claiming the stablecoin issuer froze $42.4 million in USDT from their wallets roughly four months before any court authorized the action.
RegulationAlejandro Silva RamírezGrayscale, a16z, and Crypto Council for Innovation Urge SEC to Avoid Blanket ETF Restrictions
Three major crypto industry voices have jointly urged the SEC to avoid blanket restrictions on novel digital asset ETFs, proposing differentiated regulatory pathways instead of broad prohibitions.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Robinhood Wallet and Fomo Code Memecoin Purchases as Digital Media to Bypass Card Network Rules
Robinhood Wallet and Fomo are processing memecoin purchases as digital media transactions to bypass card network crypto restrictions and enable credit card rewards. Chase has begun inquiring about the practice, signaling potential regulatory scrutiny.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
South Korea Arrests Four in Crypto Terror Financing Case Involving Syrian Group
South Korean authorities have arrested four individuals for allegedly channeling cryptocurrency to a Syrian terrorist organization, marking a first for Korean law enforcement in pairing digital payments with physical asset smuggling.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Ireland Bars Crypto From €197B State Savings Scheme Launching in 2026
Ireland has officially excluded cryptocurrency from its new state savings scheme, which targets approximately €197 billion in domestic deposits and opens to savers in 2026. The scheme will offer tax-advantaged accounts covering shares, bonds, funds, ETFs, and insurance products.
RegulationBlockchain Academics Newsroom
Hyperliquid Eyes US Market Entry Through Payward's Regulated Bitnomial Platform
Hyperliquid is pursuing its first official US market entry by routing decentralized perpetual futures through Payward's CFTC-regulated Bitnomial platform. Payward has submitted the proposed structure to the CFTC for review.
RegulationBlockchain Academics NewsroomSberbank Plans to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether as Loan Collateral
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, intends to accept Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether as loan collateral, contingent on new crypto regulations taking full effect and Bank of Russia approval. The move signals institutional adoption but faces regulatory hurdles.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Former SEC and CFTC Officials Warn Burdensome Rules Keep $90 Trillion Perps Market Offshore
A coalition of former SEC and CFTC officials is pressing Washington to adopt lighter regulatory standards on crypto derivatives, arguing that the current framework is ceding an estimated $90 trillion perpetual futures market to offshore venues.
RegulationHadi GhadbanKalshi Issues First Lifetime Ban to Former Rep. George Santos Over State of the Union Trades
Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Representative George Santos from its platform, marking the first lifetime ban in the company's history. The action stems from Santos's trading activity on State of the Union event contracts and signals the platform's commitment to compliance.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Japan FSA Seeks Tax Filing Exemption for Trust-Based Stablecoins in 2027 Reform
Japan's Financial Services Agency has asked the government to exempt trust-type stablecoins from mandatory tax filing requirements, a proposal that would strip away one of the most persistent compliance burdens slowing stablecoin adoption in the country.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UK Tax Authority Reports 17,600 Crypto Taxpayers Declared £1.38B in Gains
HMRC released its first detailed breakdown of crypto tax declarations, revealing that 17,600 UK taxpayers reported £1.38 billion in taxable cryptocurrency gains during the 2024 to 2025 tax year. Just 240 individuals accounted for roughly 52% of total gains.
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Ninth Circuit Rules Kalshi Sports Contracts Are Not Swaps, Dealing Blow to CFTC Jurisdiction Claim
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Kalshi's sports event contracts do not qualify as swaps under federal law, affirming the dissolution of an injunction and directly challenging the CFTC's assertion of exclusive jurisdiction over derivatives markets.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Bybit Launches 24/7 Options on Synthetic SpaceX and Nvidia Perpetuals Starting Sept. 17
Bybit is launching 24/7 options on synthetic equity perpetuals for SpaceX and Nvidia starting September 17, 2026. The product combines options with perpetuals, USDT settlement, and fractional sizing, but raises regulatory and leverage concerns.
RegulationIbrahim Rajab