Why major crypto firms are diverging on Ether ahead of 2026
Trend Research has lifted its Ether holdings above 601,000 ETH using borrowed stablecoins. The firm is now the…
Trump-linked crypto firm faces auditor scrutiny as financial turmoil deepens
Alt5 Sigma faces scrutiny after missing filings and hiring an auditor whose licence expired earlier this year. Trump-linked…
HashKey raises $250M for new crypto fund on strong investor demand
The fund targets infrastructure and scalable blockchain use cases, with a focus on emerging markets. Market makers have…
IMF advances talks with El Salvador on Bitcoin policy and Chivo wallet future
IMF says talks with El Salvador continue, focusing on transparency, public funds protection, and Bitcoin-related risks. Negotiations to…
Bybit to gradually scale back Japan services from 2026 due to tight crypto regulations
Bybit will gradually scale back services for Japanese users from 2026 amid ongoing regulatory pressure. Japan’s strict licensing…
Who regulates prediction markets? Coinbase forces a US legal test
Coinbase argues the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC exclusive authority over event contracts. Earlier cases involving Kalshi…
Bybit returns to UK crypto market after 2 years
The exchange restarted access on Thursday, including spot trading across 100 currency pairs. FCA financial promotion rules introduced…
Bitwise files for spot SUI ETF as competition intensifies in crypto fund market
The proposed ETF would use Coinbase Custody and include staking and in-kind transactions. Several asset managers are now…
MSCI index exclusion puts crypto treasury companies at risk of forced selling
Analysts estimate forced outflows of up to $15 billion if passive funds are required to sell. Strategy accounts…