Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
European regulator reminds firms that event contracts with binary outcomes and fixed payouts may qualify as financial instruments under existing MiFID II rules, triggering the 2018 binary options ban for retail investors
BitGo Holdings announced a workforce reduction of nearly 15% as the company redirects resources toward security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-powered infrastructure. CEO Mike Belshe described the move as a one-time restructuring
A CoinShares survey shows that 52% of UK wealth advisors report most client crypto assets remain outside their oversight, driven primarily by firm policies rather than lack of demand or knowledge
Ripple has obtained a preliminary CASP approval from Luxembourg regulators, advancing its path to full MiCA compliance across Europe, though XRP saw a price decline amid broader market conditions
WhiteBIT EU has obtained authorization under the EU's MiCA framework from Austria's Financial Market Authority, enabling compliant crypto services across the European Economic Area as the July 1 deadline approaches
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is on track to lose its ability to serve EU clients after July 1, 2026, following an expected rejection of its MiCA license bid in Greece. Competitors with approvals stand to gain
As the July 1 MiCA transitional deadline approaches, major players secure licenses while others face forced exits from the EU market. Recent acquisitions and approvals signal a maturing regulatory environment reshaping digital asset services across Europe
Base, Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, has rolled out the Azul upgrade on mainnet. The update introduces a multiproof system combining TEE and ZK proofs, new client infrastructure, and performance gains while moving the chain closer to full decentralization and potential one-day withdrawals
Regulatory approval grants the crypto firm direct access to one of the world's largest pools of institutional capital
The $12 trillion asset manager launches Schwab Crypto with competitive 0.75% fees, powered by Paxos, as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF outflows reach $233 million.
