Bybit Launches 100 Crypto Trading Pairs UK
Bybit has resumed operations in the U.K. after two years, offering spot trading on 100 currency pairs, while complying with FCA standards through Archax’s licensing support. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Regulation
Crypto Market Structure Faces Uncertain Future
U.S. senators are negotiating a crypto market structure bill, but unresolved details may delay progress into January amid looming federal spending deadlines and potential shifts in congressional control. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Rule Launches Under FDIC GENIUS Act
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. proposed its first stablecoin rule under the GENIUS Act, initiating a 60-day public comment period on application procedures for banks to issue stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto Regulation Framework Launches in the UK
The UK plans to integrate cryptocurrencies into its financial regulatory framework by 2027, enhancing consumer protection and market transparency under the oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). #Update #Crypto
Crypto CEOs Join CFTC Innovation Council
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formed an Innovation Council with crypto CEOs including @TylerWinklevoss and @ArjunSethi to focus on derivatives market developments, amid ongoing regulatory changes. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Trust Charters Face U.S. Regulatory Pushback
@JonathanGould of the OCC warns against banks hindering digital asset charters, stating 14 new applicants emerged last year, including Erebor’s recent provisional charter. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Lobbyists Urge Trump Amid Congress Uncertainty
Dozens of crypto groups, led by the @Solana Policy Institute, petitioned President Trump for regulatory support amid Congress delays, emphasizing protections for DeFi and taxation clarity. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Stablecoins Policy Approved in Canada Budget
Canada’s government passed a federal budget that includes a stablecoin policy overseen by the Bank of Canada, requiring issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves and prohibiting interest on stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $CAD
SEC Launches European Regulation for Stocks Crypto
The European Commission plans to create a unified financial market regulator similar to the U.S. SEC by December 2025, consolidating oversight for crypto and stock markets amid mixed support from EU member states. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Appoints Selig to Lead CFTC Nomination
President Trump has nominated Mike Selig to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, crucial for shaping crypto regulations if confirmed by the Senate. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Stablecoins Face Crisis as Bank Fees Surge
A coalition of U.S. crypto and fintech groups warns that bank data access fees could hinder connections to digital wallets and stablecoins, urging the CFPB to maintain open banking protections in Rule 1033. #Update #Crypto
Crypto CEOs Meet Democrats to Push Legislation
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other crypto leaders will meet with Senate Democrats this week to discuss U.S. crypto market structure legislation amid stalled negotiations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto CEOs Meet Senate Republicans After Democrats
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other industry leaders will meet with Senate Republicans after discussions with Democrats on crypto regulation, amid ongoing government shutdown. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Leaders Meet Democrats for Regulation Talks
On October 22, key executives from @Coinbase, @GalaxyDigital, and @Kraken will meet with the Democratic Party to discuss proposed regulations on DeFi under the CLARITY Act. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH