OpenZeppelin Acquisition: S&P Global Reaches Agreement
S&P Global announced an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin. The price was not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to closing conditions.
Category Cryptocurrency
Latest cryptocurrency news, Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, regulation, markets and major developments across the global crypto industry.
SEC Introduces Temporary Exemption for Trading Tokenized Stocks
The U.S. SEC has issued a conditional temporary exemption intended to allow limited trading of tokenized NMS stocks on selected blockchain platforms.
Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%–4.00%; Bitcoin Reacts Only Moderately
The Fed raised its rate by 25 basis points. After the announcement, Bitcoin traded volatilely around $75,000 without a clear, significant reaction.
U.S. Senate Does Not Advance CLARITY Act; SEC and CFTC Plan to Continue Crypto Regulation
The U.S. Senate did not advance the CLARITY Act in a procedural vote because the bill failed to secure the required support. The SEC and CFTC are signaling further steps within their existing authority.
Deutsche Bank Plans Digital Asset Custody for Companies and Institutions
Deutsche Bank wants to launch a digital asset custody service in Europe for institutional and corporate clients later in 2026. The timing depends on completing the regulatory process.
CoinEx to Cease Exchange Operations, Withdrawals Expected to Remain Available Until December 2026
CoinEx announced an orderly cessation of operations. Spot trading is expected to end on September 29, and withdrawals are expected to remain available until December 22, 2026.
U.S. Senate to Vote on Beginning Debate Over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on September 15 on a procedural motion that would allow debate to begin on the H.R. 3633 Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This is not final approval of the bill.
Resolved: Kraken – Avalanche (AVAX) Funding Delays
Kraken: Avalanche (AVAX) Funding Delays. The incident has been resolved.
U.S. Senate to Vote on Procedural Step for Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on September 15 on a procedural step for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This is not yet final approval of the bill, while negotiations also focus on ethics rules for public officials.
Updated: Final Clarity Act Specifies Divestment, Blind Trusts and State Powers
The final text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act includes specific ethical obligations for people with significant financial interests, a ban on listing certain assets, and powers for state attorneys general.