Spain Fines Gerard Pique 200,000 Euros for Insider Trading
Spain’s market regulator fined Gerard Pique 200,000 euros for insider trading related to a 2021 share purchase in Aspy. A separate fine was imposed for unlawful disclosure.
BeInCrypto Publishes 2026 Crypto Governance Long List
BeInCrypto has released its 2026 Crypto Corporate Governance long list, naming 15 firms across public companies, banks and regulated infrastructure providers. The selection is based on regulatory standing, audit maturity and disclosure standards.
BNDS ETF Delivers 7.9% Yield With Higher Risk and Costs
The Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF has outperformed benchmarks since launch, offering a 7.9% yield. However, it carries higher volatility, costs, and limited liquidity.
Crypto.com Secures UAE SVF License for Government Crypto Payments
Crypto.com has obtained the UAE’s first SVF license for a Virtual Asset Service Provider, allowing it to process digital asset payments for Dubai government fees under Central Bank rules.
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Bitget Lists OpenAI Pre-IPO Token on IPO Prime Platform
Bitget has added OpenAI as a pre-IPO token on its IPO Prime platform. The offering allows spot trading after allocation and includes a post-IPO redemption option.
XRP Ledger Adds Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Institutional DeFi
XRPL Commons and Boundless have integrated zero-knowledge proofs into the XRP Ledger. The initiative targets confidential and compliant institutional DeFi transactions.
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OKX Launches MiFID-Regulated X-Perps for European Traders
OKX has launched MiFID-regulated X-Perps for eligible traders across the EEA, offering up to 10x leverage. Access requires an appropriateness assessment under European rules.
Transacta Highlights Licensed Crypto Payments and US Expansion
Transacta details its regulated crypto payment services, fast onboarding model, and focus on high-value transactions. A zerohash partnership supports access across 49 US states.
SEC Issues Interim Crypto Wallet Guidance as Peirce Calls for Rulemaking
The SEC issued interim guidance on when crypto interfaces may avoid broker-dealer status. Commissioner Hester Peirce called for formal rulemaking and public input.
Kraken Reports Insider Data Access and Extortion Attempt
Kraken disclosed two insider incidents involving limited client data access and a related extortion attempt. The exchange says no trading systems or client funds were compromised.