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Binance added advanced charts, portfolio tracking with S&P 500 comparison, and DTC stock transfers, strengthening its tokenized equity platform against rivals like Bybit.
Ten foreign nationals indicted for using trading bots to generate millions in fake daily volume on crypto exchanges. The DOJ's Operation Token Mirrors marks the latest enforcement push against market manipulation.
Dutch prosecutors sold seized crypto from bankrupt platform Knaken for $2.5M, covering roughly 17% of $12-14M in client deposits. The sale now faces a legal challenge.
The Treasury wants public input on who needs a license to issue stablecoins under the GENIUS Act. The effective date is January 2027, with a stricter prohibition in 2028.
Bitdefender found fake .exe movie files targeting crypto wallets, passwords, and browser sessions. LummaC2 malware has already drawn FBI action and 1.7M identified victims.
The Treasury's proposed stablecoin rules come as agencies missed a July deadline, raising the chance the GENIUS Act takes effect in January 2027 without full guidance.
The SEC canceled a meeting to kick off crypto fundraising rulemaking after SIFMA discussed legal action and the White House asked for a delay. The Clarity Act vote is set for Sept. 15.
The US Treasury proposed rules defining when stablecoins are issued or sold in the US, with a 60-day comment period. Foreign issuers face restrictions under the GENIUS Act, effective Jan. 18, 2027.
The Treasury's proposal defines stablecoin oversight and targets Tether. Comments are due mid-October with a Jan. 18 effective date and no guarantee all rules will be ready.
Binance will remove eight margin trading pairs from Cross and Isolated Margin on August 21. Borrowing suspended on Aug 18. BNB Smart Chain wallet maintenance also scheduled.
Binance handed user data including passport, phone, and transaction history to Russian authorities in a terrorism financing case. A 49-year-old IT specialist sent over $700 in crypto to Ukraine fundraisers. He now awaits trial.
The SEC is developing an innovation exemption to allow regulated platforms to trade tokenized U.S. stocks around the clock. Chair Atkins backs the plan, with key questions on investor protection, custody, and market surveillance still unresolved.
Treasury opens 60-day comment period on stablecoin issuance rules under the GENIUS Act, with firms like Circle and Ripple already securing bank charters ahead of the 2028 deadline.
Former SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman will lead Fireblocks' regulatory strategy as the firm expands beyond custody into stablecoins and tokenized assets.
Austria's FMA fined Bitpanda €70k for MiCA violations tied to white paper and marketing deadlines. The first published sanctions case sets a precedent for how national regulators enforce the EU crypto rulebook.
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule to implement the GENIUS Act's stablecoin framework. The proposal is a preliminary step; the official text has not been released.
Treasury's August 17 rulemaking defines where a stablecoin is legally issued and sold. Foreign issuers, exchanges and wallet providers face new compliance requirements under the GENIUS Act.
The Treasury proposed definitions for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, with a 60-day comment period. The law's effective date faces delays as Congress debates changes.
Chainalysis sues DHS and ICE over a $94.66 million contract awarded to TRM Labs without competitive bidding. The case could reshape how the government procures blockchain analytics tools for financial crime work.
Chainalysis sues DHS and ICE in federal claims court, arguing a sole-source contract to rival TRM Labs violated competitive bidding rules. A decision is requested by Sept. 10.
Binance provided Russian authorities with transaction records and PII of a client accused of financing terrorism via crypto donations to Ukraine, raising compliance questions.
The SEC's innovation exemption would open 24/7 trading for tokenized U.S. stocks on qualified platforms. Custody and clearing rules remain unresolved.
Starting Aug. 18, Bitstamp will auto-reject crypto deposits over €1,000 from third-party self-custody wallets. Customers must contact support to recover funds. The rule implements EU Travel Rule requirements.
Licensing starts Jan. 18, 2027. A separate ban on unlicensed stablecoins follows July 18, 2028. Section 3 comments close 60 days after publication.
Dutch trustee sold seized crypto for €2.2M; customer deposits estimated at €10-12M. Customers owned euro claims, not coins. Owner disputes figures; FIOD probe ongoing.
Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn sees a 10% chance the CLARITY Act becomes law. Senate vote set for Sept. 15; Kalshi and Polymarket see higher odds.
Bits of Gold says hackers stole bank details and ID numbers of about 200,000 customers via a third-party analytics breach; phishing attempts often follow.
Austria's FMA fined Bitpanda €70,000 for MiCA breaches, the first published penalty under the EU's crypto rulebook. The action signals active supervision for licensed brokers.
Stablecoin issuers gain a federal licensing path under the GENIUS Act; Treasury opens comment. Bitcoin's odds of $200,000 by end-2026 stay low, Vera data show.
WhiteFiber, a Bit Digital spinoff, buys a former textile mill for $45M, with $15M in earn-outs tied to Duke Energy power delivery. The site will host AI data centers.