SEC Proposes Reg NMS Rule Changes That Could Affect Tokenized Stock Trading

TL;DR The SEC proposed rescinding Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610e. The proposal is aimed at modernizing equity market structure. The change could have implications for tokenized securities and automated execution models, but it is not final. SEC Targets Market-Structure Rules The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rescinding Rules 611 and 610e of… Continue reading SEC Proposes Reg NMS Rule Changes That Could Affect Tokenized Stock Trading

CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals

TL;DR CFTC staff issued no-action guidance related to digital commodity perpetual futures. The relief applies to CFTC-registered designated contract markets, not offshore unregulated exchanges. The guidance could help domestic venues convert perpetual-style products into true perpetuals under conditions. CFTC Gives Domestic Venues A Perpetuals Path CFTC staff guidance has opened a path for registered Designated… Continue reading CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals

Morpho Secures $175 Million Round Led By Paradigm, a16z And Ribbit

TL;DR Morpho raised $175 million in a new financing round. The round was co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The raise strengthens the institutional funding narrative around DeFi lending infrastructure. We’ve just raised $175M in a round co-led by @paradigm, @a16zcrypto, and @RibbitCapital. And this is the largest raise in DeFi history.The current… Continue reading Morpho Secures $175 Million Round Led By Paradigm, a16z And Ribbit

Coinbase Derivatives To Launch 24/7 Gold And Silver Futures For US Traders

TL;DR Coinbase Derivatives announced 24/7 gold and silver futures contracts for US traders. The products are positioned as regulated commodities exposure through Coinbase’s derivatives arm. Coinbase also indicated that oil futures are planned as a later expansion. Coinbase Pushes Further Into Regulated Futures Coinbase Derivatives is expanding its regulated futures lineup with 24/7 gold and… Continue reading Coinbase Derivatives To Launch 24/7 Gold And Silver Futures For US Traders

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap Five-Day Outflow Streak With $85.8 Million Inflows

TL;DR Spot Bitcoin ETF products returned to net inflows after five straight days of outflows. The reported Friday total was $85.8 million in net positive flows. Ethereum ETFs remained under pressure, with a reported $4.95 million daily net outflow. BULLISH: $85 MILLION IN INFLOWS FINALLY FLIPS BITCOIN ETFS POSITIVEBitcoin ETFs posted its first substantial net… Continue reading Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap Five-Day Outflow Streak With $85.8 Million Inflows

Hester Peirce Farewell Speech Highlights SEC Crypto Rulemaking Divide

TL;DR SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a farewell speech titled “Peirce Out.” She criticized the agency’s reliance on enforcement instead of clearer rulemaking. She said she would join Regent University School of Law in November 2026. Peirce Uses Farewell Speech To Criticize SEC Approach SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce used her farewell address, titled “Peirce Out,”… Continue reading Hester Peirce Farewell Speech Highlights SEC Crypto Rulemaking Divide

Coinbase Quantum Report Warns Millions Of Bitcoin Could Face Future Security Risks

TL;DR Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Council published a report on post-quantum migration and abandoned coins. The report estimates that millions of Bitcoin may eventually be exposed through legacy address formats and address reuse. The risk is future-oriented; the report does not say quantum computers can break Bitcoin today. Coinbase Flags Long-Term Quantum Exposure Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory… Continue reading Coinbase Quantum Report Warns Millions Of Bitcoin Could Face Future Security Risks

GameStop SEC Filing Highlights Coinbase Custody Liquidation Risk For Bitcoin Holdings

TL;DR GameStop’s Form 10-Q includes digital asset custody risk disclosures. The filing discusses circumstances in which a custodian may liquidate or retain custody assets under default or insolvency-related events. The issue should be framed as a risk disclosure, not as a current liquidation threat. GameStop Discloses Digital Asset Custody Risks GameStop’s latest Form 10-Q filing… Continue reading GameStop SEC Filing Highlights Coinbase Custody Liquidation Risk For Bitcoin Holdings

LG Electronics Tests Onchain Advertising Network On Arbitrum

TL;DR LG Electronics is piloting an onchain advertising network on Arbitrum. The project is designed to make ad performance more verifiable while addressing fraud and privacy concerns. The Japan pilot with Hakuhodo is still under evaluation, so performance data has not yet been released. LG Tests Blockchain-Based Ad Verification LG Electronics’ Blockchain Research Lab is… Continue reading LG Electronics Tests Onchain Advertising Network On Arbitrum

Kraken Prepares CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch For US Traders

TL;DR Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US traders within 30 days. Contracts will be listed on Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market owned by Kraken parent Payward. The initial asset list includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, DOGE, LTC and AVAX. Kraken Brings Perpetual Futures Closer To US… Continue reading Kraken Prepares CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch For US Traders