US Banks Warn OCC Crypto Charters Could Weaken The Banking System

The US banking industry has mounted a coordinated challenge to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) approach. The pushback targets the regulator’s efforts to integrate cryptocurrency firms into the federal banking system.

Belarus lifts ‘inappropriate ads’ blackout of crypto exchange websites

The Belarusian government has restored online access to some of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, previously restricted due to their advertising practices. Reports that crypto trading platforms such as Bybit and Bitget are once again available in the country come days after their websites were added to a list of banned internet resources.

Options vs. Futures: Why Crypto’s Options Market Has 97% Room to Grow

The crypto market has become far less volatile in recent years, with Deribit’s Sidrah Fariq citing BTC DVOL remaining below 100 since 2022 as evidence of market maturation and a growing shift toward options and derivatives. Institutional Influx Drives Volatility Down The crypto market has become significantly less volatile compared to a few years ago.

Spot volumes drop 66% in ‘lulls’ that often precede next cycle leg: Bitfinex

Bitfinex said the recent 66% slide in spot trading volumes echoes lulls seen before next leg in the cycle.

$300M wiped out – Could BOJ rate hike fears spark a crypto crash?

Japan liquidity shift raises Bitcoin crash risk.

UK Regulator to Finalize Crypto Rules, Advance Stablecoin Framework in 2026

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to finalize crypto rules, advance sterling stablecoin regulation, and enable fund tokenisation in 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate digital innovation.

Crypto Giants Push Back Against Citadel as SEC DeFi Rules Spark Industry Showdown

A group of major crypto and DeFi organizations has pushed back strongly against Citadel Securities after the firm urged the US SEC to tighten oversight on decentralized finance, especially around tokenized securities.

TRM Labs Underscores Venezuela’s Positive Crypto Adoption in a Risky Ecosystem

In a recent report, TRM Labs sustained that organic adoption dominates trading volumes, as stablecoins have become a key driver for Venezuelans navigating economic instability and exclusion from traditional global settlements and payments platforms, even in an ecosystem with structural risks.

Kalshi To Power Coinbase New Internal Prediction Platform, Insider Reveals

According to a report from CNBC, Coinbase (COIN), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, is preparing to launch its own prediction market in collaboration with Kalshi, one of the largest federally regulated financial exchanges in the country. Coinbase Teases Major Updates The anticipation surrounding the prediction market has been building for nearly a month.