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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved Bitcoin and crypto companies to obtain national bank charters, a landmark shift set to reshape institutional adoption and market structure.…
The CFTC has again intervened in support of Kalshi in New York, as a definitive legal battle looms that could determine the future of regulated prediction markets.…
Cyprus's financial regulator is launching on-site inspections and desk reviews of crypto custodians as part of a coordinated EU-wide supervisory resilience push.…
The SEC and CFTC are delivering a working regulatory map for crypto markets even as the Senate's CLARITY Act remains deadlocked over stablecoin reward provisions.…
Goldman Sachs has closed its $2 billion acquisition of Innovator ETF, marking a decisive strategic shift toward active and structured investment solutions.…
Dutch neobank Bunq, with 20 million users across 30+ European markets, is learning firsthand what the OCC demands from fintechs seeking a full U.S. banking charter.…
The US Treasury Department has repealed beneficial ownership reporting requirements for domestic companies, easing compliance but raising financial crime concerns.…
Georgia's Investigation Service arrested the manager of an unregistered virtual asset service provider and seized cryptocurrency and cash in a significant enforcement action.…
New York City Council has launched an investigation into Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices, a move that could reshape regulation across crypto prediction markets.…
Washington has sanctioned Dubai-based crypto exchange Shelbit for facilitating Iran-linked financial transactions, intensifying pressure on Tehran and clouding nuclear deal prospects.…
The Bank of England is piloting stablecoins and a digital pound in trade finance, with potential to cut costs and boost efficiency for SMEs worldwide.…
Bank of America commits $250 billion to US projects in a calculated bid to rebuild ties with the Trump administration, though regulatory risk remains unresolved.…