Quebec regulator says Pump.fun lacks registration and cannot market to local investors
The Autorité des marchés financiers warned that Pump.fun is not registered and cannot solicit investors in Quebec.
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US Asset Seizure Raises Questions Over Tether’s Access to Backing Funds
An $84 million forfeiture tied to Capstone and EQIBank highlights uncertainty about Tether’s ability to use those assets for USDT redemption.
Cosmos Validators Halt Chain to Seize Stolen ATOM, Refund Pending Governance Approval
Validators paused the Cosmos Hub, recovered over 1.2 million ATOM, but distribution awaits a successful governance proposal.
Debate Over Decentralized Protocols, Regulatory Shifts, and Emerging Tech Shape Crypto Landscape
A clash over ThorChain's stance on stolen funds, a push for zero-knowledge KYC, and new tech forecasts highlight regulatory and technical evolution in crypto.
Michael Saylor proposes a digital-rights framework as Strategy expands its Bitcoin holdings
Michael Saylor outlined five core digital-asset freedoms while Strategy added 950 Bitcoin to its portfolio.
CFTC files $950 million fraud lawsuit against Cash FX and its leaders
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Cash FX Group and three executives, alleging a multi-level marketing scheme that misused crypto-linked forex…
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Announces Departure Ahead of October 2 Deadline
Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” will leave the SEC on Oct. 2 after eight years, moving to a teaching role at Regent University.
Circle Foundation Funds UN Trials of Stablecoin Payments for Aid Distribution
The Circle Foundation is financing UN projects to test regulated stablecoins as a faster, cheaper way to deliver humanitarian assistance.
Sixth Circuit blocks Kalshi’s nationwide sports contracts, mandating state-by-state bans
A federal appellate panel ruled that Kalshi must prevent users in Ohio and Tennessee from accessing its sports contracts, reinforcing state gambling authority.
Tether Limits EQIBank Exposure to Under $64 Million After US Asset Seizure
Tether says its holdings with EQIBank represent less than 0.034% of its total assets, capping exposure at roughly $64 million.
Federal vs. State Authority Clash Over Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Contracts
A federal appeals court ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, intensifying the legal battle over prediction markets.
LayerZero faces $292 million lawsuit as $15 billion of assets shift to Chainlink
A lawsuit over a $292 million bridge hack has prompted projects holding roughly $15 billion to move from LayerZero to Chainlink’s CCIP.
Federal Reserve’s stablecoin proposal could force a sub-48-hour liquidation scramble
The Fed’s draft rule introduces an hourly crisis clock that may require stablecoin issuers to liquidate reserves within two days of a reserve shortfall.
Crypto Turns to Regulators After Senate Blocks Market-Structure Bill
S. regulators to launch a series of crypto-focused rules, shifting the industry’s hopes from Congress to agencies.
Inside the U.S. Prison Transfer System: A Samourai Developer’s Month-Long Journey
A Samourai Wallet developer details a 30-day, multi-modal transfer after a denied furlough, exposing the Bureau of Prisons’ costly transit process.
SEC Guidance Clears Path for Crypto Token Buybacks Amid Record-High Spending
Crypto projects have spent a record $638 million on token repurchases, and new SEC FAQs outline how mature networks can safely conduct buybacks.
Tether’s EQIBank exposure limited to a fraction of its balance sheet after $89 million seizure
Tether confirmed that its holdings at EQIBank represent under 0.034% of its assets, posing no immediate risk to USDT’s dollar peg.
SEC’s Temporary Tokenization Framework Signals a New Phase for U.S. Equity Markets
The SEC has introduced a five-year Innovation Exemption to allow limited trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on qualified on-chain venues.
U.S. Defense Secretary’s Crypto Portfolio Reveals Modest Bitcoin Holding Amid Million-Dollar Cash Stash
Financial disclosures show Pete Hegseth holds between $16,000 and $65,000 in Bitcoin while keeping roughly $1 million in cash.
EU regulators push for new rules on DeFi lending before end-September deadline
The European Banking Authority has asked the EU Commission to examine how MiCA should cover services that link users to decentralized finance loans.