US factory costs spike, threatening Bitcoin’s rally above $85,000
US factory costs spiked in September, fueling potential interest rate hikes that could challenge Bitcoin's recent rally above $85,000 as investors await critical employment figures.
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UK’s 2027 crypto rules could block new business with existing customers
The Financial Conduct Authority launched its authorization gateway for upcoming UK cryptocurrency regulations, setting a February 2027 deadline that could restrict late applicants from onboarding new customers.
Treasury will let states file for stablecoin approval before finishing their rules
A new Treasury interim final rule allows states to file for stablecoin approval before their regulations are fully complete, using conditional certifications to meet initial deadlines before undergoing substantive review.
Brazil’s largest energy giant tests Cardano to fix carbon double-counting
Brazilian energy giant Petrobras is testing the Cardano blockchain to monitor sustainable aviation fuel benefits, utilize standardized CS-SAF tokens, and prevent carbon double-counting.
UK’s 2027 crypto rules let firms remove trust protection from Bitcoin lent for yield
With FCA applications now open, the expected October 2027 regime will preserve safeguards for in-scope retail borrowing collateral while allowing a lending trust exemption. The post UK’s 2027 crypto rules…
SEC changes token buyback guidance as spending hits $638M
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has tightened its guidance on crypto token buybacks, introducing a new requirement that a network must feature no central party to avoid regulatory implications…
Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it
Coinbase has completed its US derivatives stack after receiving CFTC approval for its proprietary clearinghouse, though its upcoming single-stock perpetual futures will still rely on external partners for clearing.
Fed guarantees 2-day stablecoin payouts, but $76B remains blocked
A Federal Reserve stablecoin proposal establishes a two-business-day cap on issuer redemptions, yet $76 billion remains blocked on centralized exchanges where users must navigate distinct platform policies and eligibility hurdles.
Brazil’s $252 billion crypto market gets $10,000 self-custody reporting rule
Brazil implements a new rule requiring regulated financial entities to report cryptocurrency transfers of $10,000 or more involving self-custody wallets to the Financial Activities Control Council starting October 1.
Russia lets crypto exchanges apply October 5 – but even Bitcoin lacks final retail clearance
Russia opens applications for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital depositories starting October 5 under new Bank of Russia guidelines, though retail crypto trading approval remains pending.