FinCEN Withdraws Crypto Mixer Rules
FinCEN withdraws proposals targeting unhosted-wallet transactions and crypto mixing, maintaining existing AML and KYC rules for regulated businesses. #Update #Legal
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Bitcoin Markets: CFTC Launches Rulemaking Push
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated an advanced rulemaking process for retail commodity transactions involving crypto assets, seeking public input for a potential federal framework. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Reserves Surge to $56.4M Milestone
Hyperscale Data holds $56.4M in Bitcoin and cash, including 219.9586 BTC valued at $19M, supporting its AI data-center strategy. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Buying Resumes with 10 BTC Purchase
Genius Group resumed Bitcoin purchases, acquiring 10 BTC for $854,000 after a court lifted previous restrictions. This aligns with their treasury strategy involving Bitcoin and AI assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Business Accounts Launch in Europe
@Bringin has launched an invite-only beta for euro business accounts integrating Bitcoin and stablecoin support with self-custody, now used by 15 businesses across 30 European countries. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Solana Launches Atomic Settlement Tool
The Solana Foundation launched Solana DvP, an open-source settlement tool for financial institutions, with input from JPMorgan. It aims to improve transaction finality using atomic processes. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Ethereum Launches Japan Digital Bond Initiative
Startale Japan launches a ¥99.9M digital bond paying 5% interest in JPYSC stablecoin, testing regulated stablecoin settlement in corporate bonds. #Update #Stablecoin
Bitcoin Godfather Sentenced in $37M Fraud
Adam Iza, dubbed “The Godfather,” received a 78-month prison sentence for stealing over $37M from Meta Platforms via fraud. He must pay $23.4M in restitution. #Breaking #Legal
CFTC Approves Perpetual Futures Conversion
The CFTC allows U.S. exchanges to convert qualifying broad-based security index futures into true perpetual contracts, with temporary relief expiring October 20. #Update #Legal
Crypto Election Spending: Fairshake Backs 32 Candidates
Fairshake supports 32 U.S. House candidates with $6M in independent spending, focusing on those backing digital-asset legislation. This bipartisan effort ties crypto policy to electoral strategy. #Update #Crypto
Binance Explores MEXC Payward Partnership
MEXC and Payward, parent of Kraken, discuss collaboration at TOKEN2049 Singapore, focusing on evolving trading platforms and user experience. #Update #Crypto
Solana Liquidity Boosted by QNT Sunrise
Quant’s QNT token is now available on Solana through Sunrise and Raydium, expanding cross-chain market access without leaving Ethereum. #Update #DeFi $SOL
Nasdaq Launches OpenWorld Post VerifyMe Merger
OpenWorld and VerifyMe have merged, trading on Nasdaq as OPNW from October 1, focusing on institutional-grade tokenization of real-world assets. #Update #Crypto
SEC Loses Crypto Advocate Hester Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce departs, impacting ongoing crypto regulation on custody and token classification. Her exit marks a shift in SEC’s crypto policy direction. #Update #Legal