RegulationNew York Seeks $1.37B From Founders of the NovaTech Crypto Ponzi
New York AG asks a court to make the Petions pay $1.37 billion. Of $1.16 billion in deposits, only $26 million ever reached trading.
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RegulationSEC adds tokenization and super intelligence to 2027 exam priorities
The SEC published its 2027 exam priorities: tokenization and advanced tech are on the list, while crypto assets get no standalone section.
InstitutionalBlackRock files for buffer Bitcoin ETF PBIT
BlackRock asks the SEC to approve PBIT, an IBIT options fund with a 10% loss buffer and capped gains. IBIT drew $665 million on Monday.
RegulationNine companies opt out of tokenized stocks on OKXICE
Broadcom, Verizon and UnitedHealth blocked trading of their shares on OKXICE. How the setup works and why issuers push back.
RegulationJudge rejects Gemini and CFTC bid to cancel $5M settlement
A federal judge denied the joint motion by Gemini and the CFTC to undo a $5 million settlement. The ban on misleading statements to the regulator stays.
RegulationHex founder Richard Heart detained in Istanbul
Turkish media report Richard Heart was detained in Istanbul on an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finland. What is known and what it means for HEX and PLS.
InstitutionalStrive buys 3,311 BTC for $280 million
Strive added 3,311 BTC, lifting holdings to 32,773 BTC. Warrants brought $208M and a new SATS preferred aims for $500M.
RegulationThailand approves Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on its local exchange
Thailand's SEC finalized crypto ETF rules: launch Oct. 16, Bitcoin and Ether only, trading on SET, 80% of assets in one coin.
AltcoinsWinklevoss Twins File for Zcash ETF Under Ticker WINK
The Winklevoss twins filed with the SEC for a spot Zcash ETF: ticker WINK, 0.25% fee, Gemini as custodian.