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.…
Kalshi files same-day appeal of NY court's rejection of bid to block state gambling law enforcement
Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit after a New York federal judge denied its request to block state gambling officials from enforcing local laws against its…
Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards
Berachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network's reward system to WBERA.…
Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens
Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.…
EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules
Socalled “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday. Source：Cointelegraph
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
StarkWare CEO Eli BenSasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin diminishes over time. Many disagree.…
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…
Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move
“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks. Source：Cointelegraph
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.…
Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost
The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers…
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…
Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost
ETH charts a path toward $2,000 as TradFi adoption, DAT buying and a longawaited network upgrade boost investor interest. Source：Cointelegraph