EDX Markets, a major cryptocurrency exchange built by Wall Street giants, has taken a decisive step toward reshaping how institutions hold digital assets. The firm has formally applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter. This move, confirmed in an OCC filing dated March 2026, aims […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 27, 2026 — A landmark Federal Reserve decision granting Kraken Financial direct access to the U.S. payment system has triggered intense congressional scrutiny, with Representative Maxine Waters demanding full transparency from the Kansas City Fed about the unprecedented approval for a crypto-native company. Kraken Master Account Approval Faces Congressional Inquiry Federal […]
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has flagged the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin for conducting over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions without proper registration, marking the latest regulatory action against the Seychelles-based platform in March 2026. This enforcement move highlights Japan’s ongoing efforts to tighten oversight of digital asset services offered to its residents. Japan’s Financial Watchdog Targets KuCoin […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 13, 2026. The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) launched a formal campaign today against what it calls the “toxic” treatment of Bitcoin under impending U.S. banking regulations. This decisive move targets the Federal Reserve’s upcoming proposal to implement the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s international capital framework, which assigns Bitcoin a punitive […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 13, 2026 — The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) launched a formal campaign today to overturn what it calls “toxic” regulatory treatment of Bitcoin under international banking standards. This decisive move comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares to issue proposals implementing the Basel framework for bank capital requirements, which currently assigns Bitcoin […]
On March 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C., the global financial technology giant Revolut formally submitted a new application for a United States national bank charter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This strategic filing marks the company’s second and most determined attempt to secure a federal banking license, a move that […]
In a definitive move signaling the maturation of cryptocurrency markets, digital asset infrastructure provider Zerohash has formally applied for a national trust bank charter from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The application, filed in Washington D.C. this week, represents a strategic pivot by the firm to operate under comprehensive […]
SEOUL, South Korea — March 15, 2026: In a decisive move to strengthen market integrity, South Korea’s top financial regulator has imposed a strict ownership limit on cryptocurrency exchanges. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) finalized rules capping major shareholder stakes at 20%, a policy with immediate ramifications for the nation’s digital asset field. This regulatory […]
Seoul, South Korea – April 2025: In a landmark transaction that signals a profound shift in the financial space, Mirae Asset Financial Group has acquired a controlling 92.06% stake in Korbit, one of South Korea’s pioneering cryptocurrency exchanges. The strategic investment, valued at 133.5 billion won (approximately $100 million USD), represents one of the most […]
Hong Kong, April 2025: In a significant move for the region’s financial technology environment, cryptocurrency payment gateway Alchemy Pay has formally integrated with Hong Kong-based HTF Securities. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset ecosystem, specifically to expand regulated advisory and payment services within Hong Kong’s burgeoning […]
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