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KuCoin suspends services in Russia and Belarus
The exchange cited legal and regulatory compliance in its reason for cutting off services to users based in the two countries, currently the targets of international sanctions.
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Stanley Druckenmiller's first X post backs Hyperliquid venture after $23 million indirect investment
The billionaire investor disclosed an investment in Trade[XYZ] as the platform teams up with the NYSE's parent company. His family office previously reported owning shares in a HYPE-focused treasury company.
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KuCoin exits Russia and Belarus as crypto exchanges withdraw from Western-sanctioned markets
The exchange is closing accounts in both countries after MEXC and Bitget announced similar moves earlier this month.
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4M Bitcoin Bought Above $85K Could Cap Recovery: Glassnode
Bitcoin is trading close to the average price paid by U.S. spot ETF holders, a day after the Federal Reserve held rates steady.
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Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2
The tokenized shares would carry the same shareholder rights as traditional stock, with round-the-clock trading and immediate settlement under the SEC’s innovation exemption.
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HTX Exits UK Following FCA Settlement
Existing customers cannot trade and must request approval for a one-time 48-hour withdrawal window, subject to sanctions controls.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Hyperliquid's HYPE Jumps 13% as NYSE Owner ICE Moves to Bring Its Perpetual Futures to the US
Intercontinental Exchange signed a deal with Trade[XYZ] to launch regulated perpetual futures built on Hyperliquid in the United States, sending HYPE soaring.
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ICE Plans US-Regulated Hyperliquid Perps With TradeXYZ
ICE is taking a minority stake in TradeXYZ, with retail access planned through regulated futures brokers including its OKX joint venture.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Russia Approves Securities Group to Oversee Crypto Exchanges
Bitcoin Magazine Russia Approves Securities Group to Oversee Crypto Exchanges The National Association of Securities Market Participants, known as NAUFOR, has won self-regulatory organization status for digital depositories and crypto exchanges. The Central Bank of Russia made the decision on...
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French Senate adopts bill for automatic sharing of crypto tax data
The French Senate adopted a bill authorizing the automatic exchange of crypto-asset tax information between international tax authorities, pending completion of the legislative process.
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Polymarket brings ultra-short crypto prediction markets to U.S. platform
Polymarket’s new Up/Down crypto contracts come as the CFTC renews scrutiny of the prediction market’s compliance with its 2022 U.S. onboarding terms.
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HYPE surges 15% as NYSE parent ICE moves to bring Hyperliquid perps to US
NYSE parent ICE will partner with and invest in Trade[XYZ] to launch regulated, Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures in the U.S.
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Crypto Launderers Behind North Korea’s Fake Workers
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Sanctions Crypto Launderers Behind North Korea’s Fake Workers The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned ten individuals and one company, accusing them of helping North Korea collect wages from foreign employers, many of them American, through fake identities...
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Justin Sun’s HTX exits UK following FCA court order
Justin Sun-linked crypto exchange HTX will exit the UK after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) secured undertakings from the company through a High Court settlement, preventing it from knowingly making unlawful crypto promotions to UK consumers. The FCA reached the settlement with Huobi Global...
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Why Switzerland’s first genuine spot bitcoin ETF could soon attract overseas banks and brokers
SIX Swiss Exchange confirms international access, while FINMA explains why it approved the fund and whether ether and solana ETFs could follow.
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Crypto Exchange HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With FCA
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Exchange HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With FCA Justin Sun’s HTX has agreed to leave the United Kingdom, closing the Financial Conduct Authority’s first enforcement case against a crypto firm over financial promotions. The regulator announced the settlement today,...
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Walmart, Eli Lilly join growing pushback against OKX–ICE tokenized stock plans
Five more companies have objected, bringing the total to 38 as a rival Canton venue prepares to launch with an issuer-sponsored stock under the SEC's innovation exemption.
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Understanding the Various Bitcoin Per Share Metrics
Bitcoin Magazine Understanding the Various Bitcoin Per Share Metrics Bitcoin per share is one of the most important metrics for evaluating a Bitcoin treasury company. It measures how much bitcoin is attributable to each common share. However, there are several ways to calculate this figure, and...
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Brazil’s Halloween eve crypto deadline brings more tricks than treats
Brazil’s crypto exchanges face an application deadline on Friday, with costly requirements and unanswered regulatory questions complicating compliance.
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Why More Crypto Can Mean Less Crypto Per Treasury Share
Selling new common shares above net asset value can increase assets per share. Selling below it can dilute holders even when crypto prices are unchanged.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Tokenized stock venue on Canton could beat OKX–ICE to first trade under SEC framework
The venue, called TSV LLC, plans to start trading shares Canton Strategic Holdings shares as early as Monday, using issuer-sponsored tokenization that avoids the 30-day company objection window.
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Senator Bill Hagerty: Expanding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, & the Future of Dollar Hegemony
▶ Bitcoin Magazine Senator Bill Hagerty: Expanding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, & the Future of Dollar Hegemony Senator Bill Hagerty says the only answer some in Congress have is a central bank digital currency, and that's “absolutely not consistent with freedom and liberty.” In this...
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Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex
The analysis followed US sanctions against 10 people and one entity accused of helping North Korean IT worker schemes fund weapons programs.
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Morning Minute: Hedge Funds Left the BTC ETF Trade and Sovereign Wealth Stepped In
Now the BTC ETFs have flipped green for the month after $400M+ inflows this week, setting the stage for a big November.
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U.S. sanctions Russian nationals for laundering millions in crypto for North Korean IT workers
Russian nationals Ilya Boykov and Vitold Obertas allegedly converted about $3.5 million and nearly $2 million in crypto, respectively, for North Korea.
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Coinbase seeks Brazil crypto license, expects no service disruption
Coinbase has applied for authorization ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 30 deadline and says it expects to maintain existing services while regulators review its application.
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Treasury Sanctions 11 Over North Korean IT Worker Scheme That Moved Millions in Crypto
Two Russian nationals converted more than $5 million in crypto for North Korean networks, according to OFAC, which listed their wallets.
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Bitcoin drops to $80,000 on Fed dissent, Samsung, Alphabet earnings; AI tokens slump
Bitcoin fell 1.4% since midnight UTC to around $80,100 as disappointing reports from Samsung and Alphabet weighed on tech stocks. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge is due later today.
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NYSE owner takes steps to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to U.S.
The planned ICE[XYZ] venue would offer 24/7 perpetual futures on stocks, commodities and crypto, pending CFTC approval. ICE is investing in Trade[XYZ].
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Utah Files Felony Charges Against Kalshi, Co-Founders Over Sports Bets
The state says an undercover agent placed a dozen sports wagers on Kalshi, a day after the CFTC sued Utah to block its enforcement actions.