InstitutionalKraken and SoFi Launch SoFiUSD Partnership
Payward and SoFi Technologies agreed to give Kraken 24/7 dollar settlement access and list the SoFiUSD stablecoin on the exchange.
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InstitutionalStandard Chartered Launches BTC and ETH Trading in UAE
Standard Chartered opened spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutional clients in the UAE via a DIFC license, the first such service among G-SIB banks.
RegulationCFTC vs CME: Dispute Over Kalshi Bitcoin Futures
The CFTC asked a court to dismiss CME's lawsuit over Kalshi's bitcoin perpetual futures, calling the claims baseless.
InstitutionalRemixpoint Sells Altcoins, Shifts to Bitcoin-Only Treasury
Japan's Remixpoint dumped Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Dogecoin, leaving 1,506 Bitcoin worth $115 million as its sole crypto holding.
AltcoinsXRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 11 Days as Goldman Leads Holders
US spot XRP ETFs logged 11 straight days of net inflows as Goldman Sachs topped the list of institutional holders, per Q2 13F filings.
RegulationSEC Updates Transfer Agent Rules for First Time in 40 Years
The SEC unveiled its first update to transfer agent rules in over 40 years. New Form TA-2 requirements address tokenization and blockchain recordkeeping.
RegulationKalshi Bans George Santos for Life
Kalshi permanently banned former congressman George Santos and fined him $71,356 for manipulating a prediction market tied to his own Congress attendance.
StablecoinsBank of America, Citi and Goldman Sachs Launch Joint Stablecoin Venture
21 banks and investment firms, including Bank of America, Citi and Goldman Sachs, are forming a company to launch a dollar stablecoin in 2027.
InstitutionalLSE and Kraken Launch Tokenized UK Stocks
LSE has partnered with Payward, Kraken's parent company, to launch tokenized UK stocks from 2027 on its new overnight trading venue, LSE 24.