Ripple’s David Schwartz spoke at XRPLV2026, urging crypto to take CLARITY Act gains now and warned the six-week window may not stay open long. Make hay while the sun shines. That is how Ripple’s President Monica Long framed it. David Schwartz, the company’s former CTO now serving as CTO Emeritus,...
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Wins Temporary Court Relief in Korea
Crypto Exchange Bithumb wins temporary court relief in South Korea as Seoul court suspends FIU six-month business suspension amid ongoing crypto compliance dispute. A major legal development has taken place in South Korea’s crypto sector. Cryptocurrency Exchange Bithumb Wins Temporary Court Relief in Korea as a court suspended part of...
TON Fees Just Dropped Again – Here’s Why Adoption Could Explode
TON transaction fees dropped again, with TON transfers now costing just 0.000388 TON per send. Telegram staked 2.2 million TON as a primary validator, deepening its role in the blockchain network. AI Agentic Wallets now let AI agents handle TON payments inside Telegram without manual transaction approval. The fee for...
JPX Signals Readiness for Crypto ETFs as Tax Rules Take Shape
JPX advances crypto ETF plans, but timing depends on tax clarity and evolving regulatory frameworks in Japan. Preparations by Japan Exchange Group are pushing crypto ETFs closer to reality in Japan. Early groundwork is already underway, but progress remains tied to tax clarity and legal definitions for digital assets. Institutional...
Gemini Wins CFTC License to Expand Futures and Options Trading
Gemini wins CFTC clearing license, enabling futures, options, and prediction markets while boosting its regulated crypto expansion plans. Gemini has secured a major U.S. regulatory approval. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) granted the cryptocurrency exchange a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) license. The license will let Gemini clear regulated derivatives....
UK FCA Approves Tokenized Fund Rules in Major Crypto Shift
UK FCA approves tokenized fund rules, helping asset managers use blockchain technology under existing laws and boosting market innovation. The United Kingdom has taken a major digital finance step. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has signed off on new rules for tokenized funds. The rules assist companies in adopting blockchain...
PayPal Reorganizes to Bring Crypto and Stablecoins Into Core Payments Strategy
PayPal’s new structure integrates crypto and payments, signaling deeper stablecoin adoption within its core financial services system Crypto and stablecoins are moving closer to the center of PayPal’s business. A new operating model and leadership changes point to a sharper focus on execution and product alignment. The update points to...
Canada AIMCo Buys $219M Strategy Shares in First Bitcoin Move
Canada’s AIMCo bought $219M Strategy shares, marking its first Bitcoin-linked move and rising institutional crypto interest globally. Canada’s largest public fund manager has entered Bitcoin exposure. Alberta Investment Management Corp, known as AIMCo, disclosed a major share purchase. The fund purchased 1.38 million shares of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). The investment...
Tether Backs Multi-Stage Merger to Create Public Bitcoin Powerhouse via Twenty One Capital
Tether supports mergers to combine mining, payments, and treasury into a single public Bitcoin-focused company. Tether Investments has outlined a major plan that could reshape how Bitcoin-focused companies operate in public markets. The proposal centers on a multi-stage merger involving Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy. If completed, the...
South Korea Targets Delio CEO with 20-Year Bid in $168M Crypto Case
South Korea’s 20-year bid against Delio’s CEO signals tougher enforcement as regulators clamp down on crypto misconduct. Regulatory pressure on crypto firms in South Korea is intensifying as authorities pursue high-profile enforcement cases. A major development now centers on allegations tied to a collapsed digital asset platform. Prosecutors are pushing...