The FCA is seeking views on how existing rules apply to firms using DeFi and which crypto activities may be exempt from its planned authorization regime. The proposals clarify potential obligations and exclusions, but key details remain unsettled ahead of the 2027 framework.
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South Korea plans monthly crypto-holdings and cross-border transfer reports for users who sent assets to overseas exchanges or wallets since July 2024. Dormant and staked assets count, while historical reporting and visibility beyond providers’ platforms remain unclear.
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Malaysia and Thailand are reportedly exploring cross-border digital-money settlement through Singapore’s BLOOM initiative, but no official notice confirms the expansion or its scope. Even if confirmed, participation would not mean a shared payment network or approval for specific tokens.
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New York is seeking about $1.3 billion from NovaTech’s founders, but the request is not yet a court-ordered award. Separately, four promoters agreed to nearly $6 million in settlements for victims, though collection and repayment details remain unclear.
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South Korea’s proposed rules would require certain crypto-transfer businesses to register, report transactions and meet new compliance standards. The framework could cover some exchange-to-private-wallet transfers, but it does not approve USDT or USDC as general-purpose payment instruments.
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PI trades below $0.08 as Protocol 28’s rollout status and real-world impact remain uncertain. Pi says the upgrade adds tools for handling transaction data and coordinated contract updates, but usage and performance figures are still needed to show whether they make a difference.
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Circle is expanding its Alliance Program with a private hub, product previews, technical support and promotional opportunities. But key details—including fees, eligibility for specific benefits and service commitments—remain undisclosed, leaving prospective members to weigh the offer without clear terms.
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Monero’s brief breakout above resistance failed to hold, while Stellar and Hyperliquid tested support and Bitcoin hovered near the bottom of its stated range. Here are the key levels traders are watching—and why they’re not guarantees.
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The Philippines’ Supreme Court has named three e-notarization providers, but a reported launch date falls nearly a year after the announcement’s publication date. Until officials clarify the discrepancy, the service’s operational status—and key details for users—remains uncertain.
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BNB Chain topped Blockworks’ tracked networks for Q3 tokenized-equity trading, with $25.6 billion in volume. But rising supply and turnover don’t necessarily mean more investors: active addresses fell, and the holder count’s methodology remains unclear.
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