Exchanges
Banking the Clock: How Settlement Speed Is Reshaping Crypto Liquidity
New 24/7 dollar settlement services could change how exchanges manage capital and reduce trading risks around the clock.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5.0k reads
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Marcus Okonkwo
DeFi Correspondent
Marcus Okonkwo specializes in decentralized finance, from liquidity protocols to governance tokens. A former software engineer at a major lending platform, he explains complex smart contract mechanics in plain English. He also contributes investigative pieces on protocol risks and exploits.
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Markets
Crypto Custodian Anchorage Digital Downsizes by 17% Amid Market Squeeze
The regulated digital asset bank cuts roughly 75 roles, citing macroeconomic headwinds and a shifting crypto landscape.
Oct 2, 2026 · 4.7k reads
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin's Latest Surge Sparks a $120 Million Short Squeeze—Here's What Happened
Aggressive buying pushed Bitcoin past $86,000, forcing short sellers to cover and liquidations to spike.
Oct 2, 2026 · 1.5k reads
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Markets
Crypto funds post third straight week of inflows, but investor appetite turns selective
Digital asset funds extended their winning streak with $3.1B in weekly inflows, though demand was concentrated in Bitcoin while Ether products saw outflows.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2.8k reads
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Altcoins
Solana Beckons as ZetaChain Community Votes to Abandon Its Own Chain
Holders of ZETA approve a governance proposal to sunset the native L1 and migrate the token to Solana.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2.3k reads
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Exchanges
US Exchange Giant Moves to Launch Margin Trading on Single Stocks via Crypto-Style Contracts
A major US trading platform has filed to offer perpetual-style futures tied to individual stocks, merging crypto and traditional markets.
Sep 18, 2026 · 2.9k reads
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Regulation
Italy Launches Inquiry into State Email Infiltration Linked to Revolut Data Breach
Italian government probes how a Revolut data leak may have compromised official email accounts, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Sep 16, 2026 · 2.6k reads
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Regulation
Taxing Digital Rewards: Why the Latest House Bill Misses the Mark on Mining and Staking
The House tax package excludes deferral for mining and staking rewards, forcing immediate tax liability on volatile crypto income.
Sep 15, 2026 · 3.9k reads
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Exchanges
Crypto Broker Bitcoin Suisse Plans Major Offshore Hiring Push
Swiss-based crypto financial firm Bitcoin Suisse will move a significant portion of its workforce to foreign jurisdictions, citing talent access and cost efficiency.
Sep 11, 2026 · 1.4k reads
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Regulation
New Push for Crypto Clarity Bill as Congress Reconvenes
A fresh legislative effort aims to define digital asset regulation in the US, sparking debate among industry leaders and lawmakers.
Sep 10, 2026 · 4.9k reads
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Regulation
Cross-Border Crackdown: US and UK Unite to Dismantle Crypto Fraud Call Centers
New joint task force targets international scam hubs preying on retail investors.
Sep 4, 2026 · 5.1k reads
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Markets
AI Compute Becomes New Gatekeeper for Crypto Innovation
As frontier AI tools remain restricted, crypto startups face a widening gap between those with access and those left out.
Aug 4, 2026 · 6.1k reads
Regulation
Minnesota Pulls Plug on Crypto ATMs After Consumer Losses Top $1 Million
A new Minnesota law halts crypto ATM operations state-wide following reports of fraud-fueled losses exceeding $1 million.
Aug 1, 2026 · 4.9k reads
Altcoins
Visa Pivots to Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
Visa will begin using stablecoins like USDC to settle transactions on its network, a move that could reshape global payment rails.
Jul 28, 2026 · 5.4k reads
Regulation
State Regulators Push Back as Federal Crypto Bill Threatens Local Oversight
New York's top law enforcement official warns that a proposed federal bill could strip states of their power to police digital assets.
Jul 27, 2026 · 3.7k reads
Altcoins
WEMIX Token Stumbles as Attacker Exploits Contract for $724K Take
WEMIX has confirmed a contract exploit that allowed an attacker to steal approximately $724,000 in tokens.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6.7k reads
Regulation
EU Expands Crypto Sanctions: Exchange Blacklisted for Alleged Russia Ties
European regulators add a major trading platform to sanctions over Russian connections, raising compliance stakes.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1.7k reads
Regulation
Revolut Set to Launch Crypto Services in UAE After Regulatory Green Light
Revolut gets initial approval from UAE regulators to offer crypto trading to local users, expanding its Middle East footprint.
Jul 15, 2026 · 2.9k reads
Regulation
UK Taxman Draws a Line: Crypto Asset Transfers Between Spouses Get a Pass
Britain's tax authority clarifies that transferring certain crypto between spouses won't trigger a capital gains bill, easing a long-ambiguous area for investors.
Jul 14, 2026 · 5.6k reads
Bitcoin
Bitdeer Doubles Down on Domestic Chip Production as US Mining Race Heats Up
Bitdeer's stock surged 14% after announcing a major expansion of its US-based mining hardware manufacturing facilities.
Jul 9, 2026 · 3.8k reads
