The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

The SEC and CFTC have just signed an agreement that turns months of public harmonization talk into a formal operating framework for crypto, derivatives, and hybrid market products. The agreement covers product definitions, clearing and margin rules, dually registered venues and intermediaries, crypto assets, reporting, examinations, surveillance, and enforcement. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale 2026: Kraken Secures Historic Fed Account as Pepeto Approaches Its Launch Window

Kraken just made history. According to a report confirmed today, the exchange became the first cryptocurrency company ever to secure a Federal Reserve master account. This gives Kraken direct access to the Fed’s payment system, removing commercial bank intermediaries that have slowed crypto settlements for years. дальше »

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FATF targets stablecoin wallets: $154B illicit flows in crosshairs

Stablecoins are rapidly expanding beyond crypto trading into payments and cross-border transfers, but regulators are increasingly focused on risks linked to how these assets move between users. A new report from the Financial Action Task Force highlights that peer-to-peer transfers conducted through self-custody crypto wallets can bypass regulated intermediaries, creating potential gaps in anti-money laundering oversight. дальше »

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BNB Chain Rolls Out Production-Ready AI Agent Tools With Live On-Chain Capabilities

As major tech firms from traditional finance focus on building closed artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the BNB Chain is now releasing production-ready “skills” designed specifically for autonomous AI agents, enabling them to operate directly on blockchain infrastructure rather than through centralized intermediaries. дальше »

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Centralized messengers are the weakest link in free communication | Opinion

Safe communication cannot depend on centralized intermediaries whose incentives, jurisdictions, or survival may change overnight. дальше »

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QIELend: Bringing Capital-Efficient DeFi Lending to the QIE Blockchain

Decentralized lending has become one of the foundational pillars of modern DeFi. Protocols like Aave demonstrated that users want permissionless borrowing and yield generation without relying on traditional intermediaries. дальше »

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Oobit enables instant stablecoin transfers to bank accounts worldwide

Oobit, the Tether-backed global payments platform, has enabled wallet users to send stablecoins directly to bank accounts worldwide with near-instant settlement. The service removes traditional delays and intermediaries, allowing funds to be received without relying on SWIFT processing. дальше »

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Cardano, Avalanche, Sui And IOTA Submit Joint UK Crypto Rules Response

Organisations around Cardano, Avalanche, Sui and IOTA have filed a joint response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s CP25/40 consultation, arguing that the rulebook should draw hard lines around “custody and control” and avoid sweeping non-custodial crypto activity into regimes designed for intermediaries. дальше »

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U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control'

DeFi Education Fund says developers of non-custodial protocols should not be regulated as intermediaries under the U.K.’s proposed crypto regime. дальше »

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India’s Budget 2026: New penalties hit crypto reporting – Is fresh 'crackdown' next?

India’s Union Budget 2026 has introduced a new penalty framework to enforce crypto-asset transaction reporting. In simple words, the new budget tightens oversight on exchanges and intermediaries The post India’s Budget 2026: New penalties hit crypto reporting – Is fresh 'crackdown' next? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Amboss Unveils RailsX: Lightning DEX Connects Bitcoin to $9.5 Trillion FX Market

RailsX introduces Lightning-native decentralized trading, eliminating intermediaries by routing transactions as circular self-payments through existing channels. The post Amboss Unveils RailsX: Lightning DEX Connects Bitcoin to $9. дальше »

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U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advances CLARITY Act in party-line vote

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12–11 on Thursday, Jan 29 to advance its version of the CLARITY Act, pushing a major crypto market structure bill one step further through Congress. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act cleared the committee along… дальше »

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Capital without borders: Decentralized crowdfunding thrives in global turmoil | Opinion

Decentralized crowdfunding removes intermediaries, reduces fees, increases transparency through on-chain tracking, and enables global participation. дальше »

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CFTC’s $150 million war chest to stop failing crypto exchanges delaying withdrawals and weaponize complaints

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman on Jan. 21 released updated text for a crypto market structure bill and set a committee markup for Jan. 27. The draft bill, titled the “Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act,” would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a defined framework to supervise parts of the spot crypto market when […] The post CFTC’s $150 million war chest to stop failing crypto exchanges delaying withdrawals and weaponize complaints appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CFTC war chest to stop failing crypto exchanges delaying withdrawals and weaponize complaints

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman on Jan. 21 released updated text for a crypto market structure bill and set a committee markup for Jan. 27. The draft bill, titled the “Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act,” would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a defined framework to supervise parts of the spot crypto market when […] The post CFTC war chest to stop failing crypto exchanges delaying withdrawals and weaponize complaints appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ripple President Long Unveils Her 2026 Crypto Predictions

Ripple President Monica Long says 2026 will be the year institutional crypto usage shifts decisively from pilots to production, as regulated infrastructure and clearer rules pull banks, corporates, and market intermediaries deeper onchain. дальше »

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Colombia and France Tighten Crypto Tax Rules — Here’s Who’s in Their Crosshairs

Colombia and France are escalating oversight of the crypto sector, signaling a new era in global tax enforcement. Exchanges, intermediaries, and even self-custody wallets are under unprecedented scrutiny. дальше »

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Ripple Unveils Native XRP Lending Feature on Ledger Targeting Institutional Players

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Russia tests retail crypto access under strict caps and ruble-only rule

Russia plans capped crypto trading for retail investors, strict oversight for intermediaries, and a phased digital ruble rollout through 2028. Russia’s central bank has proposed regulations that would allow non-qualified investors to trade limited cryptocurrencies, according to a framework submitted… дальше »

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Ripple expands institutional trading push with TJM partnership

The deal is less about chasing returns and more about access to familiar market structures, regulated intermediaries and predictable settlement. дальше »

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DEX users keep full custody as smart contracts replace exchange middlemen

Decentralized exchanges let users trade crypto from non-custodial wallets via smart contracts and liquidity pools, cutting out centralized intermediaries and custodial risk. Decentralized exchanges, or DEXs, are cryptocurrency trading platforms that enable users to trade digital assets directly with one… дальше »

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Crypto investors gain critical protection in bankruptcy, even as a “conservative” rule threatens liquidity

The UK Treasury has set October 2027 as the date its full cryptoasset regime comes into force. For the first time, exchanges, custodians and other crypto intermediaries serving UK clients know they will need FCA authorisation under FSMA-style rules to keep doing business, rather than just a money-laundering registration and a risk warning. дальше »

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US Regulator Clears Banks to Act as Crypto Intermediaries in Riskless Transactions

The OCC confirmed banks can facilitate riskless principal crypto transactions without prior approval, marking a regulatory shift toward integrating traditional finance with digital asset markets. The post US Regulator Clears Banks to Act as Crypto Intermediaries in Riskless Transactions appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions

Bitcoin Magazine OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarified today that national banks may conduct crypto-related “riskless principal” transactions. дальше »

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Stablecoin issuer Circle amends policy to allow legal firearm transactions

Stablecoin issuer Circle has reversed its previous restriction on using USDC for firearm purchases, following weeks of criticism from conservative groups and gun rights advocates. The change highlights the growing tension between digital payment platforms and constitutional rights in the United States, where financial intermediaries are increasingly pressured to define what counts as “lawful commerce.” […] дальше »

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Australia’s ASIC cuts compliance burden for stablecoin intermediaries

Stablecoin intermediaries in Australia have been allowed to distribute licensed stablecoins without having to hold a separate financial services license as per a “first-of-its-kind” special exemption granted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). According to ASIC, the exemption… дальше »

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Brickken integrates Credefi for permissionless RWA lending

Brickken's integration with Credefi enables RWA holders to obtain peer-to-peer loans, without intermediaries. дальше »

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Midas taps Etherlink to Redefine tokenized yield infrastructure

As the race for scalable, compliant tokenization heats up, Midas is betting big on Etherlink’s sub-500ms finality. The latest additions, mMEV and mRe7YIELD, could redefine how institutions access structured yield without intermediaries. дальше »

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Web3 builders are dangerously complacent about quantum risks | Opinion

Web3 was born from the idea that trust lies in math, not intermediaries. Quantum computing is about to test that creed. дальше »

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Best crypto to buy now as Truth Social files for Bitcoin-Ether ETF

Bitcoin (BTC) edged higher above $107,000 on Tuesday, building on Monday’s 1.14% gain. The cryptocurrency briefly touched a 24-hour high of $108,952 before pulling back to $106,000. Market sentiment improved following comments from French President Emmanuel Macron, who said that US President Donald Trump had received an offer—delivered through intermediaries—intended to secure a ceasefire and […] дальше »

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Centralization and the dark side of asset tokenization — MEXC exec

Tracy Jin, the chief operating officer at the MEXC crypto exchange, warns that tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) carries a substantial amount of centralized risks that can lead to censorship, liquidity issues, legal uncertainty, cybersecurity problems, and asset confiscation through state or third-party intermediaries. дальше »

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The five pillars of decentralized financial inclusion

The following is a guest post from Betsabe Botaitis, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Hedera. In the blockchain space, “DeFi” has traditionally referred to decentralized finance, where peer-to-peer systems replace intermediaries like banks. дальше »

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vs Polygon (POL): why investors are bullish on MUTM

As investors look for high-growth opportunities, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction over established projects like Polygon (POL). While Polygon enhances blockchain scalability, MUTM is focused on decentralized lending, allowing users to borrow and earn passive income without intermediaries. дальше »

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM): a new crypto poised for 30x growth in the short term

As investors search for high-growth opportunities in the crypto space, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quickly gaining traction. Unlike speculative assets, MUTM is built on a decentralized lending model that offers real financial utility, allowing users to earn passive income and access liquidity without intermediaries. дальше »

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM): a new altcoin with 10,000% growth potential

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) isn’t some other altcoin—it has the potential to be a decentralized finance powerhouse. Backed by a strong project foundation, it’s going to change the game for lending and borrowing in cryptocurrency by giving users a way to earn passive income and access liquidity without intermediaries. дальше »

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The Future of Finance: Balancing DeFi Innovation with Robust Data Security

DeFi is reshaping the financial world. They provide users direct control over financial activities by removing the need for intermediaries and adopting blockchain. But this fast pace of innovation is not without its challenges, and the biggest of them is the security of data.  дальше »

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New Blockchain From Kraken Expected To Debut In Early 2025

US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the sixth largest trading volume, is gearing up to launch its blockchain, Ink, in early 2025. This new platform aims to facilitate decentralized applications (dApps), enabling users to trade, borrow, and lend tokens without intermediaries. дальше »

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Kraken eyes DeFi expansion with launch of Ink, its new Ethereum layer-2 network

Crypto exchange Kraken announced the upcoming launch of Ink, an Ethereum layer-2 network based on the Optimism Superchain, in an Oct. 24 statement. Ink aims to empower users to trade, borrow, and lend tokens without the need for intermediaries, marking a significant shift from Kraken’s current centralized exchange model. дальше »

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The Middleman’s Shadow in the Tokenization Complex

In the world of crypto, digital assets, and the dream of decentralization, the middleman is a figure of scorn. We speak of peer-to-peer networks with no need for gatekeepers. Yet, whether we like it or not, intermediaries haunt every corner of this landscape, says Fadi Aboualfa, head of research, Copper.co. дальше »

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Blockchain tech will transform global water access and management | Opinion

Through blockchain, individuals can directly control and monetize their access to water resources, eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries. дальше »

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EBA to extend EU Travel Rule to crypto exchanges starting from December

In a bid to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded Travel Rules guidelines to include crypto service providers and their intermediaries. Starting December 30, crypto exchanges in the EU will need to comply with… дальше »

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AAVE’s Lending Platform Sees Major Borrowing Activity And Deleveraging Amid Prolonged Accumulation

The $AAVE lending platform remains the leading protocol where borrowers and lenders can create a money market without intermediaries or custodians. Remarkably, $AAVE has been in an accumulation zone for 777 days, marking the longest accumulation period for any fundamentally strong cryptocurrency, underscoring its robust support. The Sleeping Giant is […] дальше »

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Vertex: The game-changer in decentralised trading

Decentralised finance (DeFi) is transforming the financial world by challenging the traditional banking system and eliminating the need for intermediaries. With DeFi, users can engage in peer-to-peer transactions without incurring the hefty fees charged by banks and financial service companies. дальше »

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How Web3 Can Disrupt the Travel Industry

Web3 and blockchain tech are set to revolutionize travel by enhancing transparency, control, and personalization, eliminating intermediaries, and introducing Travel NFTs. The post How Web3 Can Disrupt the Travel Industry appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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RCO Finance, EarthMeta, Xuirin: Top 2024 Crypto Presales to Turn $100 into $10,000?

The future of DeFi lies in AI-powered technologies. Unlike tradfi, which often relies on human intervention, the next generation of DeFi tokens promotes peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. дальше »

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P2P.org unveils first Restaking API for ETH, empowers intermediaries with automated staking solutions

P2P.org unveils a first-of-its-kind Restaking API, streamlining Ethereum staking for intermediaries and enhancing user rewards. The post P2P.org unveils first Restaking API for ETH, empowers intermediaries with automated staking solutions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton tokenizes $380 million US government money fund on Polygon, Stellar

Franklin Templeton has tokenized a $380 million treasuries fund on the Polygon and Stellar blockchains to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers without intermediaries. The company has launched the Franklin OnChain United States Government Money Fund (FOBXX), offering shares as BENJI tokens. дальше »

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Why Asset Tokenization Is Inevitable

On-chain real-world assets and the integration of wallet infrastructure will replace intermediaries and become standard in the modern asset management lifecycle, says Mehdi Brahimi, head of institutional business at L1. дальше »

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Unified Liquidity Platform Range Protocol Launches Skate to Revolutionize Web3 with Universal Application Layer

Range Protocol, a unified liquidity provisioning platform, has announced the launch of Skate, a cutting-edge universal application layer that aims to revolutionize the Web3 space. This new development signals Range protocol’s mission to empower sound decision-making and optimized strategies for the next generation of investors — with no intermediaries needed. дальше »

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Kelexo’s stage 2 lending platform presale draws ETH and SOL investors

Ethereum and Solana's investors are drawn to Kelexo's presale. The platform offers a decentralized lending and borrowing marketplace, aiming to redefine financial transactions without intermediaries. #partnercontent дальше »

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