Regulation Crypto News
Regulation crypto news from Criptano: 52 original briefs, each synthesised from across 50+ outlets, cross-checked for agreement on the key figures, enriched with live market data and Bitcoin-timestamped for provenance. The latest Regulation developments are below — updated hourly, with the data context no single outlet carries.
Prediction markets have grown into a multi-billion dollar industry, driven by crypto derivatives trading.
The SEC has approved binary options contracts linked to Coinbase trading volume and Bitcoin mining output.
BTC-3.1%VanEck has pulled its application for a Lido staked Ethereum ETF after nearly a year, citing no sales of shares.
ETH-6.1%The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn with Bitcoin leading the decline, while overall sentiment remains neutral.
BTC-3.4%Circle's USDC has been classified as the EU's first significant e-money token under the new MiCA regulations.
USDC-0.0%BingX EU has obtained a regulatory license in Austria, paving the way for expansion across Europe.
U.S. inflation data above expectations sparked a crypto market sell-off, causing nearly $1 billion in forced liquidations as traders faced margin calls.
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XRP-3.6%Patrick Witt has left his role as the White House's top crypto adviser, with no successor announced.
BNY Mellon and Citadel Securities executed the first tokenized Treasury repo on a major triparty platform, highlighting the potential of digital securities in transforming traditional finance.
South Korea faces economic challenges reminiscent of the 1997 crisis, prompting exploration of crypto and tokenization as potential solutions.
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AVAX-6.6%Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme to integrate regulated US payment services into its Open Money Stack platform.
SkyAI's proposed $201 million buyback faces opposition from major shareholder Bastion Trading over its handling of Solana reserves.
SOL-2.1%Polygon Labs has completed the acquisition of Coinme, gaining access to 48 US states and 6,000 crypto ATMs set for shutdown.
Canada has emerged as the top G7 country for peer-to-peer crypto transactions, driven by a surge in remittances to Asia.
Michael Saylor anticipates Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, citing regulatory advancements and banking adoption as key drivers.
BTC-2.0%Ripple partners with Meritz Securities to explore digital asset custody and tokenization in South Korea's evolving regulatory landscape.
The bank now offers Bitcoin and Ether trading to affluent investors in the UAE through existing accounts.
BTC-3.4%BingX EU has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, paving the way for regulated operations across the European Economic Area.
The Philippine crypto exchange refutes reports of license revocation by the central bank amid allegations of offshore gambling transactions.
A British software engineer is seeking £20.4 million from BitMEX for losses incurred on 1,053 trades made without FCA authorisation.
BTC-2.5%The bank has pushed back its $2 trillion stablecoin market projection by two years due to stagnant growth.
Perpetuals.com aims to launch tokenized U.S. equities trading with 24/7 access and blockchain settlement.
The CEO of prediction market platform Kalshi argues that state-led regulation could push the industry out of the US.
The European Banking Authority will begin direct supervision of USDC's reserves and operations starting November 12, 2026.
USDT-0.0%USDC-0.0%Chainalysis warns that France's proposed 31.4% tax on stablecoin conversions could drive investors to unregulated platforms.
Qivalis gains Dutch Electronic Money Institution license, paving the way for a euro-pegged stablecoin issuance.
HTX celebrates its 13th anniversary with a strong Q3 performance, highlighted by nearly $6B in TradFi trading volume and global user engagement.
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JST+1.8%The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, leaving questions about funding for power grid upgrades crucial for the digital economy.
Perpetuals.com aims to launch a tokenized stock trading platform in the U.S., following a similar move by OKX and ICE.
BNB-1.7%SOL-2.8%Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme, gaining access to regulated payment services across 48 US states and integrating four payment companies into its Open Money Stack.
Richard Heart, founder of HEX and PulseChain, was reportedly detained in a dawn raid in Istanbul with substantial assets seized.
Ledger has asked resellers in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia to stop selling its hardware wallets after reports of tampered devices.
Traders are exploring alternative crypto futures platforms as KuCoin faces regulatory challenges.
KCS-7.9%South Korea's FIU has won approval to block access to 27 unregistered crypto websites, including KuCoin and MEXC.
KCS-9.1%European electronics retailer MediaMarkt Saturn and Southeast Asian resellers have stopped selling Ledger hardware wallets following reports of potential tampering.
The upcoming SNGS 2026 will bring together industry leaders to discuss key regulatory developments in the gaming sector.
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has been added to the Bank of Russia's crypto exchange register, expanding its crypto services offering.
BTC-1.7%Bank of America faces a record penalty for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including those linked to Chinese money laundering.
South Korea plans to release comprehensive crypto tax guidelines in November, with a 22% tax set to begin in 2027.
Bybit is evolving from a crypto exchange into a broader financial platform, integrating traditional and digital markets.