Citi is rolling out Custody+, an institutional platform that will house Bitcoin alongside traditional securities under one framework, with launch expected later in 2026. It’s a sober but meaningful step: less crypto hype, more Wall Street plumbing.
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Bitcoin reclaimed $64,600 as Middle East tensions, higher oil, sticky Treasury yields, and U.S. crypto policy uncertainty kept markets on edge. Strategy held its BTC stack steady, but traders still need to clear $65,000 for the next real push.
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The CFTC is asking for feedback on a proposal that could reduce duplicate SEC-CFTC compliance for some registered advisers and raise the small-pool exemption limit from $400,000 to $800,000. It’s a practical cleanup move: less paperwork, same anti-fraud rules, and some real implications for crypto-linked funds.
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The SEC is laying out a crypto-specific fundraising framework with $5 million and $75 million exemptions, plus a conditional safe harbor for tokens that mature over time. It could give serious projects clearer rules — while still leaving scammers and legal gray zones in the crosshairs.
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Metaplanet is set to move 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash into a U.S. Bitcoin treasury vehicle, Superplanet, Inc., in a deal that could close in Q4 2026 if shareholders and regulators approve. The move expands its Bitcoin play into U.S. capital markets, with all the upside and volatility that implies.
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HashKey is putting Hong Kong’s newly regulated HKDAP stablecoin to work in real-world settlement, starting with trade and insurance payments tied to the UAE and wider Middle East. It’s a small but telling test of whether regulated stablecoins can do more than just feed the trading frenzy.
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Metaplanet is using 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash to take control of Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise in a $134.6 million deal, creating a new Bitcoin treasury platform called Superplanet. The move gives Metaplanet board control, a major stake, and room for more financing later.
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Kraken is expanding beyond crypto, launching direct trading in more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks for eligible EEA users through a regulated setup. It’s another sign that crypto platforms and traditional brokers are merging into one multi-asset battleground, with convenience up front and real tradeoffs underneath.
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Metaplanet is bringing its Bitcoin treasury strategy to the U.S. with a control deal for Super League Enterprise, set to become Superplanet. The move pairs 2,100 BTC with preferred stock, warrants, and plenty of financing complexity — a bold bet on Bitcoin-backed corporate expansion.
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The EU is tightening sanctions on Russia with new crypto platform bans and a legal mechanism that could restrict entire third-country jurisdictions if they keep enabling sanctions evasion. It’s a clear warning shot to offshore crypto firms: clean up, or get cut off.
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