A new political confrontation between U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and cryptocurrency exchange Binance is drawing attention across global crypto markets. The senator has opened an inquiry following reports that Iran-linked financial networks may have used the platform to move funds, while Binance strongly denies the accusations, calling them misleading and harmful to the broader digital … Read more
Key Points: Indiana Opens the Door for Bitcoin in Retirement Plans A quiet policy decision in the U.S. state of Indiana may mark another step in Bitcoin’s gradual integration into traditional finance. Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 (HB 1042) into law, requiring several state-managed retirement and savings programs to introduce cryptocurrency … Read more
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission appears poised to recalibrate the regulatory treatment of one of crypto’s most widely traded derivatives. Chair Michael Selig indicated that the agency expects to advance a framework in the coming weeks that could permit perpetual futures to operate within U.S.-regulated markets. Perpetual contracts dominate global digital asset derivatives volume, … Read more
When discussions about blockchain adoption shift from exchanges and retail traders to clearing houses and settlement utilities, the tone changes. That is precisely what has happened with the recent attention surrounding potential interoperability between Ripple’s infrastructure and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. To understand why this matters, it is necessary to first understand what … Read more
Indian users of MEXC face a hard deadline. The offshore crypto exchange will suspend trading and deposits from India on February 28, 2026, as it works toward registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit – India under the country’s anti-money laundering framework. The company calls the move temporary. But operationally, the impact begins immediately. From tomorrow, … Read more
MetaMask has officially launched its crypto-linked Mastercard debit card across the United States, allowing users to spend digital assets directly from their self-custody wallets for the first time at nationwide scale. The rollout, confirmed February 26 by MetaMask developer Consensys and reported by Decrypt, removes one of crypto’s longest-standing friction points: converting decentralized assets into … Read more
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the long-awaited Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act is now more likely than not to become law, estimating an 80% chance it gets signed by the end of April 2026. His call comes as U.S. lawmakers, banks, and crypto firms race to finalize a comprehensive market structure bill that would … Read more
Crypto lending platform Nexo has officially relaunched its services in the United States on February 16, 2026, marking its first return since regulatory enforcement forced its exit three years ago. The company is partnering with Bakkt, a publicly traded digital asset infrastructure provider, to deliver compliant crypto yield accounts, credit lines, and trading access for … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have formally joined forces under a revived “Project Crypto” initiative to coordinate oversight of digital asset markets, marking one of the most significant regulatory alignments in crypto history. Announced January 29, 2026, the partnership aims to create unified classification standards, strengthen … Read more
India’s Finance Bill 2026 completes a long-anticipated shift in crypto regulation, moving the system decisively from voluntary self-reporting to automated, data-driven enforcement. The framework introduces recurring reporting penalties, tightens foreign asset disclosure requirements, and integrates crypto activity into India’s broader financial surveillance infrastructure. Effective April 1, 2026, crypto compliance is no longer shaped by intention … Read more