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Fold Sells Bitcoin and Eyes Reverse Split as Treasury Shrinks
Fold, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin services firm, sold 832 BTC to repay debt and now proposes a 1-for-50 reverse stock split to address listing compliance, raising questions about its ability to fund operations as its crypto reserves dwindle
CFTC Order Keeps Kalshi Running as $36B Lawsuit Escalates
A federal order allows Kalshi to keep operating after New York's lawsuit threatened to halt its event contracts nationwide, raising urgent questions about the boundaries between state gambling laws and federal derivatives regulation
Harmony Considers Blockchain Rollback After Billions in ONE Minted Illegally
Harmony has halted further unauthorized minting of its ONE token after a protocol flaw allowed billions to be created and sent to exchanges, but the fate of the excess supply and possible transaction rollback remains unresolved
Gate Institutional Expands Crypto Services for Professional Clients
Gate Institutional is consolidating trading, custody, and API access into a single platform for institutional clients, aiming to streamline execution, capital management, and security for trading teams, asset managers, and enterprise partners
South Korea Drops Crypto Transfer Threshold, Expands AML Rules
South Korea will require all crypto transfers between registered platforms to include sender and recipient data, removing the previous $700 minimum and introducing stricter anti-money laundering controls for foreign exchanges and personal wallets.
eToro to Acquire TradeZero as Crypto Revenue Slides 30 Percent
eToro plans to buy U.S. brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million in cash and stock, aiming to expand its U.S. equities presence as its crypto revenue and trading activity continue to decline year over year
Russia Proposes BTC, ETH, USDT Trading With Retail Crypto Limits
Russia's central bank has outlined draft rules to allow Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether trading on regulated exchanges, but will restrict annual crypto purchases for non-qualified investors to 300,000 rubles per intermediary
Bakkt's Crypto Revenue Plummets 70% as Paper Gains Mask Losses
Bakkt posted a record quarterly profit on paper, but its core crypto business saw revenue plunge 70% and operating losses deepen, raising questions about the sustainability of its financial turnaround
How Gate API Shapes Institutional Crypto Trading Workflows
Gate API is central to how quant teams and institutional desks automate trading, data access, and risk monitoring. Its integration affects workflow stability, permission controls, and the cost of connecting internal systems to crypto markets
How Gate's Unified Account Reshapes Capital Efficiency for Traders
Gate's Unified Account model lets professional trading teams manage capital and risk across multiple products in a single structure, aiming to reduce idle balances and streamline operations for institutions running complex strategies
Gate Pre-Market Trading Lets Users Trade Tokens Before Listing
Gate Pre-Market Trading allows users to stake USDT and trade PreTokens before a token's official spot listing, offering early price discovery but exposing participants to liquidity, price, and delivery risks
Gate Alpha Points Expiry: What the 15-Day Rolling Window Means
Gate Alpha Points balances can drop even without spending, as points expire 15 days after their snapshot date. Here's how the rolling window system affects airdrop eligibility, reward claims, and user activity tracking.
Crypto ATM Operators Face New Scrutiny Over AML and Scam Risks
Crypto ATM operators are under pressure to strengthen anti-money laundering controls as regulators warn of rising scam losses and evolving criminal tactics. Enhanced monitoring, wallet screening, and consumer protections are now in focus.
How Gate VIP Levels Affect Crypto Trading Fees and User Perks
Gate VIP offers tiered fee discounts, borrowing rate reductions, and exclusive services for active traders, GT holders, and large portfolio managers. Understanding the criteria and benefits can help users optimize costs and access advanced platform features
Robinhood Expands UK Crypto Trading With 50+ Assets and No Fees
Robinhood now lets eligible UK users trade over 50 cryptocurrencies with no trading or custody fees, leveraging its Bitstamp acquisition and introducing AI-powered market analysis tools for digital assets.
BitMEX Bitcoin Perpetuals Face Forced Closure as Exchange Winds Down
BitMEX will halt new XBTUSD positions on August 26, giving traders just over two weeks to exit before all remaining contracts are forcibly closed on September 23 as the exchange shuts down its services
Kraken Sets August 27 Deadline for Withdrawals on 21 Delisted Tokens
Kraken users holding any of 21 soon-to-be-delisted tokens must withdraw by August 27 or risk forced liquidation into thin markets, where limited liquidity could mean steep losses or no payout at all
Grayscale Withdraws Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot ETF Filings in Minutes
Grayscale has abruptly withdrawn its ETF registration statements for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot, leaving five other altcoin ETF proposals in preliminary status as regulatory and market uncertainty persists
EU Sets August 23 Deadline for HTX Crypto Holders Amid Sanctions Risk
Crypto users and businesses in the EU must determine if their accounts involve HTX (HUOBI GLOBAL SA) before August 23 or risk violating new sanctions. The regulatory move raises urgent questions about exchange control and withdrawal options
Gate CrossEx Reshapes Multi-Exchange Crypto Trading Accounts
Gate CrossEx introduces a unified account model for trading across multiple crypto exchanges, offering shared margin and centralized risk controls. This structure challenges the traditional single-exchange account approach and may impact capital efficiency
Brazil to Impose 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Transfers in 2027
Brazil's central bank will require crypto exchanges to delay transfers over $10,000 to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours starting January 2027, aiming to curb financial fraud and improve oversight
Wintermute USA Registers as Broker-Dealer to Enter US Securities Market
Wintermute USA has gained SEC and FINRA broker-dealer registration, enabling direct trading of stocks, options, and ETF participation. The move positions the crypto market maker to expand into tokenized securities and regulated US markets.
Crypto Audit Badges Fail to Protect Investors From Major Security Risks
Crypto platforms often display 'audited' badges as a sign of safety, but recent billion-dollar losses reveal these labels can mislead users about the true scope of security protections
Trump Media and Crypto.com Scrap $6.4B Crypto Treasury Deal
Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com have abandoned a $6.42 billion digital asset treasury plan, dissolving one of the largest crypto ventures linked to President Trump as regulatory scrutiny over his family's crypto interests intensifies in Washington
Bybit Hack Shows Why Stolen Crypto Is So Hard to Recover
A $1.5 billion crypto theft tied to North Korea highlights the limits of legal action and blockchain transparency, as most stolen funds vanish before courts can intervene and only a fraction is ever frozen or recovered
Crypto Exchange Spot Volumes Drop as On-Chain and Derivatives Rise
Spot trading on major centralized crypto exchanges fell sharply in Q2 2026, as more activity shifted to decentralized platforms and derivatives, challenging traditional signals of market sentiment and recovery timing
Wintermute Gains U.S. Broker-Dealer Status to Challenge ETF Gatekeepers
Wintermute's U.S. broker-dealer registration positions the crypto market maker to compete for a direct role in digital asset ETF infrastructure, but key hurdles remain before it can fully rival Wall Street incumbents in the ETF creation and redemption process
Coinbase Suspends Loopring Trading as LRC Liquidity Fragments
Coinbase is set to halt LRC-USD trading, leaving U.S. users with fewer liquid venues as Loopring's own exchange shuts down and outside markets show thin, concentrated order books
Prediction Markets Overtake Meme Coins as Speculation Shifts in 2026
Crypto traders are abandoning meme coins in favor of prediction markets, driving record revenue for platforms like Robinhood and Polymarket as speculative bets on sports, politics, and crypto assets surge in 2026
Bitcoin ETF Showdown: iShares vs Morgan Stanley on Fees and Scale
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF both offer spot Bitcoin exposure, but differ sharply in assets under management, fees, and investor adoption, raising questions about what matters most for U.S. crypto ETF buyers
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