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Binance denies a WSJ report alleging $850M in Iran-linked transactions, potentially mitigating regulatory risk.

Polymarket is seeking to enter the Japanese market despite regulatory hurdles, aiming for approval by 2030, which could potentially boost its trading volumes.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger …

The updated Parity Act aims to reform crypto tax laws, focusing on de minimis exemptions for payment stablecoins, which could lead to increased adoption and reduced regulatory uncertainty.

Bitcoin struggles to overcome US selling pressure with markets on edge ahead of Nvidia's Q1 earnings report.

Several SEC officials reportedly didn’t support the decision, while tokenization platform Securitize flagged risks with enabling third-party platforms to issue …

Wall Street and payment giants are quietly taking over Solana, moving billions onto the network for tokenized funds and global …

South Korea’s FSC is reportedly reviewing Hana Bank’s $668 million Dunamu stake under “banking-commerce separation” rules that limit bank ownership …

Kraken's staff reduction of 150 employees due to AI-driven efficiencies may delay its IPO, contributing to the over 5,000 layoffs in the crypto sector this year.

Japan's major brokerages, including SBI, Rakuten, and Nomura, are planning to launch crypto investment trusts, driven by regulatory moves to allow crypto-holding funds by 2028.

Intesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum …

ICE and CME are reportedly urging US regulators to take action against Hyperliquid's energy trading practices, potentially impacting the decentralized exchange's operations and the value of HYPE tokens.