ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition
The EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on thirdparty technology providers.…
Crypto and stocks tumble after Trump declares ceasefire 'over' following Iran strikes
Bitcoin fell, altcoins slid after Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" as U.S. and Iran traded airstrikes. Source：CoinDesk
Reserve Bank of India still favors crypto prohibition to curtail tax evasion: Reuters
Indian regulators maintained a hawkish stance despite the growing embrace of digital assets and technology by governments worldwide. Source：CoinDesk
Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license
Swyftx interim coCEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment…
Bitcoin under pressure as U.S.-Iran escalation lifts oil
Major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red as renewed U.S.Iran airstrikes push oil higher. Source：CoinDesk
CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud
The CFTC has launched a rare cryptorelated enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.…
SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda
The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto brokerdealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential…
Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism
The asset manager is hiring a head of digital assets to lead its strategy for tokenization, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure and clientfacing products.…
New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds
The proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s fivemember executive council.…
Kraken wins $22M arbitration against former auditor Mazars
The crypto exchange's parent company says Mazars' withdrawal from its 2022 audit caused millions in damages and tied the dispute to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.…
Crypto exchange Kraken is trying to become a bank in Europe
Kraken's focus is on Lithuania as the jurisdiction to secure the license, according to a person familiar with the plans. Source：CoinDesk
USDT wins payments, USDC wins DeFi as stablecoins diverge: Dune
Dune data shows Tether's USDT has become crypto’s dominant payments stablecoin while Circle's USDC powers DeFi, highlighting how blockchain choice shapes…