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Gate.com Licenses by Jurisdiction Explained for 2026
Gate.com operates through separate licensed companies in Malta, Cyprus, the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Japan and beyond. Those entities decide custody rules, product access and legal protections for retail and institutional users
HashKey Exchange Wins JPMorgan Nod for Client Funds
Hong Kong-licensed HashKey Exchange secured JPMorgan approval for a segregated client money account, adding major fiat settlement capacity beside its live DBS setup in Singapore
Bithumb Targets 2028 IPO After Compliance Overhaul
Bithumb locked in a 2028 IPO goal and 2027 preliminary review as it moves to K-IFRS, tightens internal controls, and rebuilds trust after a costly operational error drew regulator scrutiny
Best Crypto Cards for Daily Spending Travel and Stablecoins
Crypto cards differ by fees top-ups FX spreads ATM limits and stablecoin conversion rules Match prepaid exchange debit and credit-style products to daily travel or USDC USDT spending needs
Trump Media Moves 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, Denies Sale
Trump Media sent 2,628 BTC worth about $165 million to Crypto.com on August 2 in two transfers. The firm says the coins were not sold, while analytics firms flagged a probable sale and residual balances match disclosed loan collateral
Gate Demo Accounts Help Traders Practice Futures Risk-Free
Gate.com offers free virtual balances so newcomers and veterans can test crypto futures strategies, order types, and leverage without putting real capital at risk on live markets
Bitcoin-Funded Takeover Threatens Zhibao Technology's Nasdaq Control
A $154.7 million PIPE deal payable in Bitcoin could hand control of Zhibao Technology's board and management to ten undisclosed investors, raising questions about dilution, governance, and regulatory hurdles for the Nasdaq-listed insurtech.
Luno Restricts Crypto Withdrawals, Sets August 31 Cash-Out Deadline
Luno has blocked crypto transfers for users in certain regions, requiring affected customers to sell their assets and withdraw cash by August 31 or face monthly inactivity and dormancy fees starting in September
Bitwise Shuts Down Six Crypto Option ETFs Amid Return of Capital Concerns
Bitwise has begun liquidating six option-income ETFs tied to major crypto assets, with final cash redemptions expected in August. The funds offered high payouts but returned investor capital rather than generating yield.
Bitcoin Faces $1.1B Short Pressure as $62K Support Tested
Bitcoin is trading just above $62,900 as a major $1.17 billion options overhang at the $60,000 strike raises the risk of a sharp move if the $62,000 level fails to hold through the weekend.
Bitstamp's Volume Drop Skews Robinhood Crypto App Metrics
A sharp decline in Bitstamp's institutional trading volumes accounted for most of Robinhood's recent crypto volume drop, raising questions about how accurately headline figures reflect retail user activity on the Robinhood App
FTX Recovery Trust Cleared to Pursue $1.76B Binance Clawback Case
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has allowed the FTX Recovery Trust to continue seeking $1.76 billion from Binance and Changpeng Zhao over a disputed 2021 share buyback, while dismissing other claims tied to FTX's collapse
SoFi Crypto Revenue Lags Despite 388,000 Accounts and High Volume
SoFi Technologies reported over 388,000 cumulative crypto accounts by June 2026, but its Q2 net crypto transaction revenue reached just $1.2 million, highlighting the impact of high transaction costs on exchange profitability
Fake Flare Network Site Drains $8.5M in XRP From Investors
A fraudulent staking website posing as Flare Network stole 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors in South Korea, with losses potentially exceeding $18 million as authorities investigate further victims and frozen assets.
Samsung SDS and Upbit Operator Target Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Samsung SDS is working with Dunamu, operator of Upbit, to develop stablecoin and AI-powered payment infrastructure, deepening Samsung's push into digital finance and signaling broader ambitions in blockchain-based payments.
Nasdaq Listing Opens Ionic Digital Shares, But 37M Remain Locked
Ionic Digital's Nasdaq debut enables trading for shares tied to Celsius creditors, but legal and technical restrictions mean many holders cannot sell immediately, raising questions about liquidity and access for retail investors.
CLARITY Act Could Reshape U.S. Crypto Rules With Lasting Federal Law
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to replace fragmented U.S. crypto regulation with a federal framework, clarifying SEC and CFTC roles, asset classification, and investor protections while limiting regulatory uncertainty for developers and platforms
FTX to Begin $900M Creditor Payout, Six-Month Deadline Set
FTX will distribute roughly $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, 2026, but those who miss onboarding within six months risk losing their claim to funds entirely
Gumi and SBI Target Crypto ETF Future With $18M Japan Fund
Japanese gaming firm Gumi and SBI Financial Services are launching an $18.3 million crypto fund focused on Bitcoin and major altcoins, aiming to build a track record ahead of possible changes to Japan's crypto ETF rules
NiceHash Expands Hashrate Marketplace and EasyMining Bitcoin Service
NiceHash is reshaping Bitcoin mining by letting users buy and sell hashrate, access freshly mined Bitcoin, and settle in USDT, offering new flexibility for individuals and institutions.
MoonPay Launches PayBox for AI-Driven Crypto Transactions
MoonPay's new PayBox lets ChatGPT and Claude users approve crypto purchases, swaps, and cross-chain transfers directly in conversation, while keeping custody of their funds and setting spending limits for AI-driven transactions
Binance Expands Into Gold and Silver Options After Volume Surge
Binance is adding USDT-settled gold and silver options to its ADGM-regulated Nest Exchange, following a spike in commodity perpetual futures trading volumes that reached over $7 billion in a single day. The move broadens Binance's commodity derivatives lineup.
Ark Invest Adds $12M in SpaceX, Cuts Robinhood and Block Holdings
Ark Invest shifted $12.2 million into SpaceX shares while reducing exposure to Robinhood, Block, and Bullish as part of its ETF rebalancing, reflecting ongoing adjustments to portfolio weightings amid recent market volatility
Trade.xyz to Reimburse $60M After SK Hynix Perp Liquidations
Trade.xyz will compensate users after a single trade on a thin Korean pre-market venue triggered a 19% drop in its SK Hynix perpetual contract, resulting in $60 million in liquidations and raising questions about oracle design and market data sources.
Morgan Stanley Targets Crypto ETF Market With Low-Fee Ethereum and Solana Funds
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products launched with some of the lowest fees in the sector, immediately drawing millions in trading volume and challenging established crypto fund providers
Russia Moves Toward Regulated Crypto Exchange Rules
Russia is developing a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, focusing on asset admission, trading procedures, and reporting requirements, but the rules remain in draft form and do not cover licensing or custody
How Crypto Cards Turn Digital Assets Into Everyday Payments
Crypto cards let users spend digital assets at regular merchants by converting crypto to fiat at the point of sale, but fees, asset support, and regional restrictions can affect usability and costs
Russia Sets $2.8M Capital Minimums for Crypto Depositories
Russia's central bank has proposed new rules requiring crypto depositories to hold up to $2.8 million in liquid capital, as the country prepares to launch a regulated digital asset trading framework in September 2026
Securitize Capital Gains SEC Investment Adviser Registration
Securitize Capital has secured SEC investment adviser registration, expanding its regulated U.S. platform for tokenized assets and meeting growing institutional demand for compliant on-chain investment strategies
Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban Before Launch
A U.S. district court has blocked Minnesota from enforcing a new law that would have banned prediction markets, citing likely conflict with federal derivatives regulation. The decision allows platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to keep operating in the state for now.
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