Coinbase Financial Markets is cleared by the CFTC to connect US clients to global crypto perpetual and options markets. The move creates a regulated pathway to instruments that account for most global crypto trading volume.
Panther Protocol has deployed its programmable privacy infrastructure on Polygon. The launch includes compliance enabled zones and a DAO governed participation model.
ERA Wallet introduces an on-device transaction parsing engine as the Ethereum Foundation launches a Clear Signing standard to address blind signing risks in DeFi.
Stablecoins anchor crypto payments, while collateral-based lending gains attention. Mortgages require stronger custody, valuation, and risk standards.
GitHub confirmed that a malicious VS Code extension led to access to around 3,800 internal repositories. Crypto developers have been urged to rotate API keys as a precaution.
The US Treasury sanctioned more than 50 Iran-linked entities and vessels, targeting shadow banking networks, oil shipments, and cryptocurrency flows.
Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a state-backed maritime insurance platform settled in Bitcoin for cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Officials project more than $10 billion in annual revenue.
Non bridge DeFi lending exploits reached $30.9 million over 12 months, equal to 3 basis points of average TVL. Recoveries reduced net losses to 3 basis points.
Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. has obtained dual regulatory approval in Bermuda to offer digital asset management and investment advisory services to institutional clients.
Banking groups have intensified opposition to stablecoin yield provisions in the Senate’s Clarity Act. They warn of potential deposit flight from traditional banks.