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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for US Derivatives
Blockchain.com applied for CFTC DCM and FCM licenses in October 2026. The move targets US prediction markets and crypto derivatives ahead of a $500M IPO.
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BreakingCrypto1d agoUS Gov Moves $1B in Seized Bitcoin After $770M Transfers
The US government moved ~$1B in seized Bitcoin this week, following $770M in prior transfers. Analysts link the wallet to the 2016 Bitfinex hack recovery.
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BreakingCrypto1d agoU.S. Moves $1B in Bitfinex Hack BTC, No Sale Yet
The U.S. government transferred ~$1B in Bitfinex-linked BTC this week. Arkham data shows no exchange destination, signaling consolidation over sale.
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BreakingCrypto1d agoUS Government Moves $770M Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government sent 9,261 BTC worth ~$770M to Coinbase Prime in October 2026. Newly discovered funds suggest an active federal seizure case.
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Crypto2d agoZcash ETF Hits $1B as Grayscale Maps New Phase
Crypto2d agoPolygon Taps TRON's $94B USDT Supply for EVM Rails
Crypto2d agoKalshi Gold Markets Beat Ether in September Volume
Crypto2d agoCoinbase Pro Returns as Deribit Deal Forms Global Exchange
BreakingCrypto3d agoCircle, Ripple & Standard Chartered Back OKX at $25B
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Crypto3d agoBill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Election Self-Trading
Rep. Don Davis introduced a bill fining candidates $10K for trading on their own elections. It also shields platforms that ban and report them.
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Crypto4d agoNEXTPredict Targets Prediction Markets' Ignored Masses
NEXTPredict is putting mainstream journalists at the heart of its platform, betting prediction markets have long ignored a vast news audience.
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Crypto4d agoRamaswamy's Crypto Talk Fades in Ohio Governor Race
Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Ohio governor with crypto-industry ties but minimal crypto messaging, a shift from his 2024 presidential stance.
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BreakingCrypto4d agoOKX and NYSE Parent ICE File to Launch Tokenized Stocks
OKXICE has told the SEC it plans a tokenized US stock trading venue. The move pairs NYSE's regulatory pedigree with OKX's crypto infrastructure.
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BreakingCryptoOct 1EU Probes Binance's MiCA Loophole From Abu Dhabi
EU regulators are probing Binance's use of the reverse solicitation exemption to serve EU users from Abu Dhabi after losing MiCA registrations.
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CryptoOct 1White House Reviews CFTC Prediction Market Power Grab
The White House is reviewing two CFTC rules targeting prediction markets. Operators like Kalshi and Polymarket face potential compliance overhauls.
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BreakingCryptoSep 30CFTC Moves to Classify Prediction Markets as Swaps
The CFTC sent two rules to the White House this week to classify event contracts as swaps, aiming to preempt state gambling lawsuits.
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BreakingCryptoSep 30CFTC Swap Rules Could Shield Prediction Markets From States
The CFTC sent two swap-definition rules to White House review in September 2026, a move that could federally preempt state gambling claims over prediction markets.
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CryptoSep 30Binance Pay Lets Visitors Spend USDT at Japan's PayPay
Binance Pay now lets overseas users spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan via HIVEX, with stores receiving yen settlements.
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BreakingCryptoSep 29Comer Probes Crypto.com, Hyperliquid, PredictIt on KYC
Chairman Comer subpoena-threatens Crypto.com, Hyperliquid, and PredictIt over KYC gaps and potential insider trading on political events.
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CryptoSep 29Citi and Coinbase Make Stablecoins Invisible to Users
Citi and Coinbase have launched stablecoin rails that hide blockchain mechanics from users. iGaming operators could see higher deposit conversions as a result.
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BreakingCryptoSep 29Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for Derivatives Clearinghouse
The CFTC has approved Coinbase to run a U.S. derivatives clearinghouse, giving it end-to-end control over crypto futures clearing.
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CryptoSep 28Citi and Coinbase Link Fiat and Stablecoin Payments
Citi and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to connect corporate fiat systems to stablecoin rails. The move targets enterprise treasury and cross-border settlement.
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CryptoSep 26Kraken's Payward Bets Billions on Full-Stack Finance
Payward is repositioning Kraken as financial infrastructure, not just an exchange. The move has direct implications for iGaming payment rails.
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CryptoSep 25OG.com Files for CFTC Approval on Stock Perp Futures
OG.com filed with the CFTC in September 2026 to offer single-stock perpetual futures, joining Coinbase, Kalshi, and Kraken parent Payward in the race.
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CryptoSep 25Morgan Stanley Backs NEXTPredict in Institutional Push
Morgan Stanley joins NEXTPredict as an institutional backer in September 2026, even as sports bets remain the dominant trade type on prediction market platforms.
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CryptoSep 25Defense Secretary Hegseth Holds Bitcoin on Coinbase
Pete Hegseth's financial disclosure confirms a Bitcoin holding on Coinbase worth $16K–$65K. The filing normalizes crypto among senior U.S. officials.
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BreakingCryptoSep 23SEC's Tokenized Stock Rules: Who Wins, Who Loses
The SEC launched a five-year tokenized stocks framework in September 2026. Coinbase and Robinhood lead; Uniswap and Kraken face steeper compliance hurdles.
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CryptoSep 23CFTC Flags Prediction Market 'Mention' Contracts as Risky
The CFTC issued a formal warning in September 2026 over prediction market mention contracts. The move follows a fine against a former White House staffer who made $107K trading speech-linked markets.
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CryptoSep 23CFTC Flags Mention Markets as Manipulation Risk
The CFTC issued an advisory this week flagging 'mention market' prediction contracts as carrying heightened manipulation risk. Platforms listing these products now face increased compliance scrutiny.
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CryptoSep 22Coinbase Builds Quantum-Proof Custody for $250B
Coinbase is redesigning custody for ~$250B in assets to survive quantum computing threats. Its system targets cryptographic agility, not a fixed algorithm.
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BreakingCryptoSep 22Binance Takes $100M Circle Stake in Five-Year USDC Deal
Binance acquired a $100M equity stake in Circle and signed a five-year USDC promotion deal. The move could reshape stablecoin flows on the world's largest crypto exchange.
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CryptoSep 22X Links $BTC Cashtags to Live Trading on Coinbase and Kraken
X now routes U.S. users from $BTC cashtags to live charts and trading on Coinbase and Kraken. The move tightens crypto on-ramps for sportsbook depositors.
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CryptoSep 21Coinbase Opens IPO Access to US Retail Traders
Coinbase launched retail IPO share access in September 2026, with Oura Health first. Allocations are not guaranteed and depend on demand.
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CryptoSep 21CLARITY Act Stalls, Putting Coinbase in the Hot Seat
The CLARITY Act has stalled as of September 2026, leaving Coinbase exposed and the SEC advancing tokenized-stock rules unilaterally.
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BreakingCryptoSep 20Lagarde Blocked Binance's EU MiCA License: WSJ
Christine Lagarde intervened to halt Binance's MiCA license in Greece despite holding no formal authority. The move exposes political risk in EU crypto regulation.
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BreakingCryptoSep 19Coinbase Seeks CFTC Approval for Single-Stock Perps
Coinbase filed with the CFTC this week to list perpetual futures on Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Approval would open regulated leveraged equity derivatives to US retail traders for the first time.
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CryptoSep 18Crypto Stocks Rebound After CLARITY Act Selloff
Crypto equities rallied September 18, 2026 after the SEC and CFTC moved under existing authority. The rebound reverses a CLARITY Act-triggered selloff.
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CryptoSep 18Binance Brushes Off Lagarde MiCA Speculation
Binance rejected reports of ECB interference in its Greek MiCA bid as speculation. The exchange says it remains committed to EU authorization.
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CryptoSep 18Ondo Finance Stake Caught in Family Court Battle
A daughter's court petition in Hawaii seeks conservatorship over her parents' Ondo Finance stake, alleging dementia and reckless spending. The case clouds governance for the tokenized-asset protocol.
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CryptoSep 17CFTC Eases Rules for Passive Trading Software Providers
The CFTC expanded regulatory relief for passive trading software providers in September 2026, lowering barriers for crypto apps to offer derivatives access.
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BreakingCryptoSep 17World Launches Super App Tying Stablecoins to World ID
World's new super app bundles stablecoin payments, Stripe, Kalshi, and Morpho. World ID verification unlocks boosted rewards.
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CryptoSep 16Coinbase Most Exposed to CLARITY Act Delay: Saxo
Saxo Bank warns Coinbase bears greater fallout from the CLARITY Act's setback than peers, given its direct US market-structure exposure.
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CryptoSep 16Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Hits One-Month Low
Bitcoin's Coinbase premium fell to a one-month low in September 2026. Weak U.S. demand, a Clarity Act delay, and Fed hike fears drove the move.
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BreakingCryptoSep 15Crypto Stocks Slide After Senate Kills Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate rejected the Clarity Act on Sept 15, 2026, sending crypto equities lower. Regulatory uncertainty now persists for operators and investors.
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BreakingCryptoSep 15One Coding Error Cost a Crypto Wallet $7.8 Million
A coding flaw in an authorized helper contract let a hacker drain $7.8M. Safe's core protocol was not breached, per CoinDesk Markets.
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BreakingCryptoSep 15DOJ Seeks $61M Crypto From Iran Oil Sales via Binance
The DOJ filed a civil forfeiture action for $61M in crypto tied to Iranian oil sales laundered via Binance. Two Chinese companies are named as intermediaries.
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CryptoSep 15S&P Global Backs Kaiko in $110M Series B Extension
S&P Global led Kaiko's Series B to $110M with BNP Paribas and Nasdaq Ventures. The round signals institutional crypto data is now core infrastructure.
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BreakingCryptoSep 14Trump's $800M Token Stake Locked Until 2028
Onchain records show Trump's $800M World Liberty Financial stake is locked until 2028 behind a mandatory 10% token burn.
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BreakingCryptoSep 14Clarity Act Odds Spike on Kalshi and Polymarket
Kalshi and Polymarket traders raised Clarity Act passage odds in September 2026. A Senate vote Tuesday is the next concrete test.
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BreakingCryptoSep 14Symbiosis Recovers 15 BTC After Bridge Exploit
Symbiosis recovered 15 BTC after a Bitcoin bridge exploit and offered the attacker a 20% bounty. Blockaid confirmed 46.1B syBTC were minted.
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