SEC Staff Clarifies State Trust Companies Qualify as Digital Asset Custodians
The SEC Staff's no-action relief provides a critical, compliant pathway for Registered Investment Advisers to custody client digital assets via state-chartered trusts.
SEC Staff Permits State Trust Companies as Qualified Crypto Custodians
This no-action relief provides essential clarity, expanding the qualified custodian universe for institutional digital asset strategies.
Visa Pilots Stablecoin Prefunding for Global Cross-Border Payments
This initiative leverages stablecoins to transform cross-border liquidity management, enabling financial institutions to optimize capital efficiency and accelerate global payouts.
NYDFS Mandates Blockchain Analytics for Banks in Crypto Activities
New York extends blockchain analytics mandates to traditional banks, requiring integration of advanced tools for comprehensive crypto risk management.
NYDFS Mandates Blockchain Analytics for Banks Engaging in Crypto
New York's directive operationalizes advanced on-chain surveillance for traditional banks, fundamentally reshaping AML/KYC frameworks and risk management.
NYDFS Mandates Blockchain Analytics for Banks in Crypto
Banks must operationalize blockchain analytics into existing compliance frameworks, shifting on-chain monitoring from specialized to baseline supervision.
US Enacts GENIUS Act, Establishes Federal Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
The GENIUS Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework for stablecoins, requiring 1:1 backing and monthly reserve reporting, while easing traditional finance entry.
SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Bolstering Institutional Digital Asset Custody
The SEC's reversal on SAB 121 redefines custodial accounting, directly enabling regulated financial institutions to scale digital asset services.
XRPL Version 3.0.0 Introduces Native Protocol for Institutional Lending
XRPL's native lending protocol revolutionizes institutional DeFi, offering compliant, low-cost credit markets and pooled liquidity solutions directly on-chain.
SEC and CFTC Clarify Spot Crypto Trading for Registered Exchanges
Regulatory clarity on spot crypto trading for registered exchanges significantly de-risks institutional market participation.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Shadow Banking Network Exploiting Cryptocurrency for Illicit Funding
OFAC's latest action mandates heightened due diligence on digital asset transactions to counter sophisticated sanctions evasion.
New York Mandates Banks Integrate Blockchain Analytics for Digital Assets
NYDFS directs state-chartered banks to embed blockchain analytics into compliance frameworks, fortifying AML/CFT defenses against evolving digital asset risks.
Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Hits Seven-Year Low
Bitcoin's available supply on exchanges has reached a seven-year low, signaling reduced selling pressure and strong institutional accumulation.
EU Enacts Sweeping AML Regulation Banning Privacy Tokens
The EU's new AMLR mandates strict prohibitions on privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous accounts, compelling CASPs to overhaul compliance frameworks by 2027.
SEC and CFTC Clarify Spot Crypto Trading Rules
U.S. regulators’ joint statement on spot crypto product listings signals a definitive shift towards market integration and operational clarity.
US Enacts GENIUS Act, Establishing Federal Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
The GENIUS Act mandates a federal stablecoin framework, compelling issuers to meet stringent reserve and audit requirements, reshaping digital asset finance.
Deutsche Börse Subsidiary Launches Institutional Off-Exchange Digital Asset Settlement
Crypto Finance's AnchorNote optimizes institutional digital asset trading by enabling secure, capital-efficient off-exchange settlement, mitigating counterparty risk.
SEC Approves XRP, Dogecoin ETFs; New Altcoin Investment Avenues Emerge
Regulatory clearance for XRP and Dogecoin ETFs establishes new systemic pathways for institutional capital allocation and expands market product architecture.
Bitwise Files Avalanche ETF S-1, Signaling Expanding Digital Asset Integration
This strategic S-1 filing for an Avalanche ETF optimizes capital allocation within the digital asset ecosystem, enhancing regulated access and portfolio diversification.
