Coinbase To Launch US Nano Bitcoin Perpetual-Style Futures In July
Coinbase will launch US-regulated nano Bitcoin and Ether perpetual-style futures on July 21, offering traders a compliant alternative to offshore platforms with 24/7 trading and spot price tracking.
Chinese Brokerages Chase Crypto License Upgrades—Are You Ready For The Next Market Move? News ETHNews
Chinese brokerages like Guotai Junan are securing crypto trading licenses in Hong Kong, sparking market competition and stock surges. Other firms are applying for similar upgrades amid regulatory changes.
FHFA Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Consider Crypto as Asset for Mortgage Eligibility – “The Defiant”
FHFA orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency holdings on U.S. regulated exchanges as assets for mortgage eligibility, marking a significant shift in U.S. mortgage policy.
SEC Prepares In-Kind Bitcoin ETFs—AP Arbitrage Costs Could Collapse Overnight Bitcoin ETHNews
The SEC may approve in-kind Bitcoin ETFs, allowing direct bitcoin transfers instead of cash conversions. This could reduce costs and market impact, aligning crypto ETFs with traditional markets.
Ripple Stuck With $125 Million Penalty as Judge Denies XRP Settlement With SEC – Decrypt
A federal judge denied Ripple and the SEC’s request to reduce a $125 million penalty and alter an injunction, upholding the 2023 ruling on XRP’s institutional sales as unregistered securities.
SoFi To Resume Crypto Trading Services After 2-Year Halt – Coinspeaker
SoFi Technologies resumes crypto trading and introduces blockchain remittances after a 2-year regulatory hiatus, leveraging eased OCC guidelines and Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies.
US judge denies SEC and Ripple’s second bid to amend penalty
US Judge Analisa Torres denied SEC and Ripple’s joint request to amend a prior ruling, upholding the $125M penalty and injunction for Ripple’s securities law violations.
Ripple-SEC Legal Battle Continues As Judge Denies Early Termination Request | Bitcoinist.com
Judge Analisa Torres denied Ripple and SEC’s joint request for an early termination, prolonging their legal battle. XRP price dropped 4% following the ruling, though it remains up 350% year-to-date.
Indian ruling party spokesperson pushes Bitcoin reserve pilot, crypto regulation reform
A BJP spokesperson advocates for India to pilot Bitcoin reserves and reform crypto regulations, citing economic resilience and global trends, while highlighting Bhutan’s renewable energy mining model.
Brussels’ softer tone on foreign stablecoins sparks industry optimism
The EU Commission downplays ECB concerns about stablecoin risks, stating they are manageable under MiCA. Industry optimism grows as the EC adopts a softer stance on foreign stablecoin issuance.
