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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
Bitget Pursues Crypto License in Bhutan's $100B GMC Economic Zone
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a regulated crypto exchange license in the GMC economic zone, which is backed by the country's national Bitcoin reserves and operates under its own regulatory framework
Crypto Security in 2026: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
Crypto theft in 2026 is driven by phishing, weak passwords, and compromised devices-not blockchain flaws. Learn how layered security, hardware wallets, and vigilant habits can reduce the risk of losing your cryptocurrency.
Crypto Hubs Compete on Tax, Regulation, and Market Access in 2026
Jurisdictions like the UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong are attracting crypto investors and businesses by balancing tax advantages, regulatory clarity, and access to digital asset infrastructure
CoinMarketCap Adds Real-World Asset Data to Pro API
CoinMarketCap's Pro API now offers developers access to tokenized equities, commodities, currencies, government securities, ETFs, and real estate data, streamlining integration of traditional financial instruments into crypto products
How to Safely Download and Install the Gate App APK on Android
Gate App offers Android users access to thousands of crypto markets, but installation methods and security risks vary by region and device. Here's what U.S. users and global traders need to know before downloading the APK
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payouts to 195 Countries With Zerohash
Visa is integrating stablecoin prefunding and payouts into Visa Direct, enabling businesses to move funds onchain to over 18 billion endpoints worldwide as regulatory and liquidity challenges shape adoption
Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading for UK Users
Coinbase now offers eligible UK users 24/5 access to nearly 4,000 US stocks with zero-commission trading and fractional shares, expanding its platform beyond crypto and signaling a push into mainstream financial services.
Russia Moves to Regulate Crypto Trading With New National Law
Russia's new crypto law, effective September 2026, will require exchanges, brokers, and depositories to obtain licenses and comply with strict oversight. Retail investors face annual purchase limits and knowledge tests, while crypto payments remain banned.
Dinari Brings Tokenized S&P 500 Stocks to US Crypto Wallets
Dinari now lets eligible US investors trade 724 tokenized US stocks, including the full S&P 500, directly from self-custody wallets using USDC across four blockchains, expanding access to tokenized equities for retail users
CME Blocks Nasdaq's Bitcoin Options Amid Regulatory Power Struggle
Nasdaq's plan to launch Bitcoin index options is on hold as CME Group challenges the SEC's approval, raising questions about whether crypto options fall under securities or commodities rules and who controls their listing and clearing
Bitcoin Sinks Despite U.S. Regulatory Wins and Institutional Access
U.S. policy shifts removed legal barriers for crypto and expanded institutional access, but Bitcoin's price halved as demand from ETFs and corporate treasuries failed to keep pace with supply.
Gate Card vs Bybit Card: Crypto Payment Fees, Cashback, and Limits Compared
Gate Card and Bybit Card let users spend crypto for daily purchases, but their cashback rates, fees, and spending limits differ. Here's how the two cards stack up for U.S. and global users seeking practical crypto payment options
Top Cryptocurrencies for Beginners: What to Watch in 2026
A practical guide to choosing beginner-friendly cryptocurrencies in 2026, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, with a focus on liquidity, security, and platform access for U.S. users
How Gate P2P Enables Zero-Fee Crypto Trading With Fiat Worldwide
Gate P2P lets users buy and sell crypto directly with fiat currencies using over 450 payment methods, offering zero platform fees and escrow protection for peer-to-peer trades across 80 countries
Coinbase to Migrate Institutional Accounts to Deribit in September
Coinbase will move its International Exchange institutional accounts to Deribit on September 9, requiring clients to close positions or opt out by August 28. The migration will involve forced settlement, account changes, and a brief trading interruption.
EU Sanctions to Block HTX Corporate Crypto Withdrawals in August 2026
Starting August 23, 2026, EU sanctions will prohibit most transactions with HTX, leaving corporate accounts without legal withdrawal options and imposing strict exit conditions for eligible individuals
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.
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