The collaboration comes as US state regulators and the CFTC battle over oversight of event-based contracts.
US lawmakers warn against presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried
The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence after being found guilty on seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds.
Bybit lands on Singapore MAS Investor Alert List
Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to Singapore’s MAS Investor Alert List, which flags entities that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated.
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Trace Finance raises $32M for cross-border stablecoin settlement expansion
The raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting blockchain payments with traditional banking systems.
Bitcoin price sets $64.5K week-to-date low as Strategy selling worries return
Bitcoin circled $65,000 after downside BTC price pressure into the FOMC meeting as analysis warned over the impact of Strategy potentially selling more BTC in the future.
Ready USDC card halts non-EEA service after issuer change, users report
Users reported losing access to Ready’s USDC card outside the EEA after a card provider change triggered rapid deactivation notices.
CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails
CoinMENA will use Standard Chartered to strengthen fiat payment rails in the UAE, while Revolut reportedly secured central bank licenses ahead of a planned local launch.
Inveniam to acquire Mantra after turbulent year marked by OM crash
Inveniam announced plans to acquire Mantra, a blockchain project that spent the past year recovering from the collapse of its OM token and prolonged market pressure.
On-Chain, In Court: What happened in crypto legal news this week
The Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are expected to move forward in late 2026 while former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky awaits a response to his motion to vacate his sentence.
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China pays closer attention to stablecoins as cross-border role expands
A senior PBOC official called for closer monitoring, stronger regulation and international coordination as stablecoins gain importance in global payments.