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U.S. judge rejects Gemini’s appeal to void $5 million settlement despite CFTC backingCoinDesk Policy ↗
Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $81,000 as South Korea's chip-heavy Kospi continues to plungeCoinDesk Policy ↗
BlackRock's Fink names a U.S. recession trigger, sounds alarm over $40 trillion national debtCoinDesk Policy ↗
Former FTX Europe chief targets U.S. tokenized stock trading with new SEC exemptionCoinDesk Policy ↗
America's growing digital economy requires power grid updates. Who will foot the bill?CoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. September CPI comes in hot, sending bitcoin sharply lowerCoinDesk Policy ↗
Here's how analysts see U.S. inflation influencing bitcoinCoinDesk Policy ↗
Standard Chartered unlocks direct bitcoin and ether trading for affluent UAE clientsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Largest Philippines crypto exchange, Coins.ph, said to face central bank regulatory actionCoinDesk Policy ↗
BNY, Citadel Securities test tokenized U.S. Treasuries to speed up Wall Street financingCoinDesk Policy ↗
South Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and KucoinCoinDesk Policy ↗
Live updates: Bitcoin trading in tight range near $83,000 ahead of key U.S. inflation dataCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. inflation, Ethereum upgrade talks: Crypto Week AheadCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight ragesCoinDesk Policy ↗
Trump's Iran pledge underpins crypto gains as bitcoin bears face liquidation pressureCoinDesk Policy ↗
Thailand opens door to locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFsCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicatedCoinDesk Policy ↗
NUVA brings U.S. residential mortgage credit to offshore investorsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencyCoinDesk Policy ↗
Bitcoin breaks below $83,000 as oil jumps on Iran strike-plan reportCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. government moves over $100 million in BTC and BNB. A sale hasn't been confirmedCoinDesk Policy ↗
Crypto's campaign arm, Fairshake, sets lists of U.S. House favorites it'll spend onCoinDesk Policy ↗
More than 60 U.S. stocks including Nvidia and Tesla are headed onchain. Here’s how it worksCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. CFTC joins SEC in proposing crypto regulations, though spot-market gap lingersCoinDesk Policy ↗
Bitcoin resilience tested as U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month highCoinDesk Policy ↗
Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank partner for 24/7 institutional crypto settlementCoinDesk Policy ↗
Joint venture of OKX and NYSE parent ICE files for 24/7 tokenized U.S. stock tradingCoinDesk Policy ↗
Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitionsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Bank group sues U.S. regulator over granting crypto trust chartersCoinDesk Policy ↗
America at a crossroads: Commissioner Peirce’s parting challengeCoinDesk Policy ↗
Live updates: Bitcoin, gold and tech futures edge higher as markets await U.S. jobs reportCoinDesk Policy ↗
Bitcoin tops $86,000 ahead of U.S. jobs reportCoinDesk Policy ↗
SEC Proposal Would Address How Investment Advisers and Funds Can Custody Crypto Assets Under the Federal Securities LawsUS SEC Press ↗
ETIAS travel authorisation scheduled to launch
The EU's European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is expected to go live in the last quarter of 2026, requiring visa-exempt non-EU travellers (incl. would-be nomads on short stays) to obtain pre-travel authorisation to enter Austria and the Schengen area.
European External Action Service (EU) ↗Live updates: Standard Chartered initiates ENA coverage, BTC tentative ahead of U.S. inflation dataCoinDesk Policy ↗
XRP Ledger starts carrying fund records from Brazil operator overseeing $4 trillionCoinDesk Policy ↗
Eyes on key U.S. employment data as crypto bulls take a breather: Crypto Week AheadCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets, use blockchain records: CFTCCoinDesk Policy ↗
Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS ActUS Federal Reserve ↗
U.S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platformsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Live updates: Oil falls as Iran signals possible Hormuz reopening, bitcoin holds near $86,000CoinDesk Policy ↗
AmCham Warns Investment Risk; Cybersecurity Committee Issues Favorable Opinion
The American Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala publicly warned that 17+ years without cybersecurity or data-protection legislation deters foreign investment and exposes citizens to data theft. Separately, a congressional commission issued a favorable opinion on Initiative 6347, the first cybersecurity bill to clear committee, advancing it toward plenary debate.
Infobae Guatemala ↗U.S. SEC begins prepping for around-the-clock trading that crypto treats as the normCoinDesk Policy ↗
Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity elsewhereCoinDesk Policy ↗
SEC Issues “Innovation Exemption” to Facilitate the Trading of Tokenized NMS Stock and Request for CommentUS SEC Press ↗
U.S. diesel prices hit record high as bitcoin and gold struggleCoinDesk Policy ↗
Decreto 15-2026 Enters into Force: Crypto Exchanges Under AML Supervision for First Time
Guatemala's comprehensive new AML statute (Decreto 15-2026) takes legal effect, creating the category Proveedor de Servicios de Activos Virtuales (PSAV) and formally classifying exchanges, custodians, and crypto transfer services as obligated persons required to register with the Superintendencia de Bancos, conduct KYC, and report transactions to the IVE. This marks the first substantive regulatory obligation ever placed specifically on crypto businesses in Guatemala.
Congreso de la República de Guatemala ↗Crypto Clarity Act flames out in failed U.S. Senate voteCoinDesk Policy ↗
Solana lender Kamino taps fintech veteran Michael Weisz as CEO for massive U.S. expansionCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil salesCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity ActCoinDesk Policy ↗
DeFi Development Corp expands Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL, sets up $300 million CHAD ATMThe Block ↗
Crypto's Clarity Act is a Schrödinger's cat in life-death limbo as U.S. Senate returnsCoinDesk Policy ↗
India's richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructureCoinDesk Policy ↗
Live updates: Bitcoin sinks below $77,000 ahead of U.S. CPI reportCoinDesk Policy ↗
India starts tokenizing $620 billion corporate bond market with digital rupee settlementCoinDesk Policy ↗
Bitcoin traders dial down bullish plays ahead of U.S. inflation dataCoinDesk Policy ↗
Kalshi election data goes live on DoubleZero ahead of U.S. midtermsCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. Bank takes next step towards launching its stablecoin with cross-border payment testCoinDesk Policy ↗
Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikesCoinDesk Policy ↗
Moonshot’s Kimi rattled markets. U.S. agencies now say it was trained on American modelsCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. inflation, Coinbase’s Deribit switch: Crypto Week AheadCoinDesk Policy ↗
Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriersCoinDesk Policy ↗
Pacific Forum Leaders endorse regional AI governance principles
Pacific Island Forum leaders, including Fiji, endorsed a set of AI governance principles and directed ICT ministers to finalise a regional AI Governance Framework for adoption by 2027, marking the first formal multilateral AI commitment Fiji has subscribed to.
Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) ↗U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced backCoinDesk Policy ↗
Australia is cracking down on crypto businesses as its strict new regulatory deadline nearsCoinDesk Policy ↗
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to decide who regulates sports betting on prediction marketsThe Block ↗
Crypto made new friends in U.S. primaries, but focus now shifts to general electionCoinDesk Policy ↗
New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction marketsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Lawsuit challenges Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before U.S. warrantCoinDesk Policy ↗
SEC proposes transfer agent rule, sets event to figure out round-the-clock U.S. tradingCoinDesk Policy ↗
Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accountsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than everCoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024CoinDesk Policy ↗
U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week AheadCoinDesk Policy ↗
SBI buys 20% stake in Indonesia's Ajaib for $270 million to expand yen stablecoin in Southeast AsiaCoinDesk Policy ↗
Britain plans new Bank of England objective for stablecoinsCoinDesk Policy ↗
Virtual Assets Coordinating Committee (VACC) Inaugurated to Drive VASP Act Implementation
The Bank of Ghana inaugurated the multi-agency Virtual Assets Coordinating Committee — comprising the BoG, SEC, Ministry of Finance, Cyber Security Authority, and FIC — chaired by BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama. The VACC coordinates implementation of Act 1154 with full operationalisation of the licensing regime targeted by 2027.
Bank of Ghana ↗SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to landCoinDesk Policy ↗