capital-markets
Nasdaq Acquires Dark Pool LeveL in Push to Broaden Market Reach
Nasdaq's acquisition of off-exchange trading venue LeveL signals the exchange giant's ambition to extend its influence beyond traditional listed markets.…
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regulation
ARP Digital Wins Dubai VARA Broker-Dealer License, Deepens Gulf Reach
ARP Digital secures a Dubai VARA broker-dealer license, unlocking regulated digital asset and stablecoin-to-dirham conversions as the firm pushes deeper into the Gulf.…
tokenization
Coinbase Wins Abu Dhabi License to Build Global Tokenization Hub
Coinbase received Financial Services Permission from Abu Dhabi's FSRA on Aug 11, establishing a regulated base to tokenize traditional securities on blockchain.…
capital-markets
ICE's $6B Bond Sale Sets Stage for Fixed-Income Market Shake-Up
Intercontinental Exchange launches a $6 billion bond sale to finance its takeover of MarketAxess, a move poised to reshape fixed-income trading globally.…
cryptocurrency
Coreum Bridge Hack Drains 200,000 XRP in 97 Minutes, Price Cracks $1
A relayer software flaw let an attacker drain nearly 200,000 XRP from the Coreum bridge in under two hours, sending XRP below $1 for the first time since 2024.…
cryptocurrency
Russia Clears Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for Retail—XRP Left Out
Russia's central bank has approved retail trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether, citing liquidity thresholds—while XRP and all other cryptocurrencies remain off-limits.…
banking
OCC Champions De Novo Chartering as FDIC Overhauls Deposit Insurance Review
The OCC has declared de novo bank chartering a top priority and praised the FDIC's reformed deposit insurance application process as a aligned step forward.…
cryptocurrency
Nearly 200,000 XRP Drained in Coreum Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
A security exploit targeting Coreum's cross-chain bridge drained nearly 200,000 XRP, raising fresh alarms about the structural vulnerabilities plaguing blockchain bridge infrastructure.…
tokenization
Nasdaq's LeveL Markets Acquisition Signals a New Era for Always-On Trading
Nasdaq moves to acquire LeveL Markets, the third-largest US alternative trading system, as it accelerates its push into tokenized securities and extended trading hours.…
digital-banking
Alkami Technology Explores Sale as Jana Partners Pushes for Exit
Digital banking software firm Alkami Technology has reportedly initiated a sale process, driven by activist pressure from Jana Partners and inbound buyer interest.…
regulation
CLARITY Act's September Cloture Vote Is a Battle, Not the War
The CLARITY Act faces a critical September 15 cloture vote in the Senate, but unresolved amendments and chamber divisions threaten to stall crypto regulation entirely.…
regulation
Flowdesk's Dubai Broker-Dealer License Cements a Dual-Jurisdiction Crypto Play
Flowdesk has secured a full broker-dealer license in Dubai, months after gaining EU MiCA approval, cementing its dual-jurisdiction regulatory strategy.…