Tokenized stocks seen transforming global markets, says Coinbase CEO

Tokenized stocks will transform global markets by enabling 24-hour trading, fractional ownership, and real-time settlement, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said. Armstrong stated that tokenized stocks will increase international access, allow fractional purchasing of shares, enable perpetual futures, and introduce governance…

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Over $2.2 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as 2026 Begins

More than $2. 2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to conclude today, marking the first broad-based derivatives settlement of 2026. With both assets trading near key strike levels, the event is drawing close attention from traders watching for post-settlement volatility and early signals for the year ahead.

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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.

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Securitize to launch first natively tokenized stocks in Q1 2026

Securitize will introduce a new onchain trading experience for public stocks in early 2026, blending traditional market access with blockchain-based settlement and trading. Securitize is preparing to offer the first fully compliant, onchain trading of natively tokenized public stocks in…

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With institutional capital returning, Investor Hash drives reliable wealth growth through AI-powered trading, strong security, and transparent settlement

As institutional capital returns to crypto, Investor Hash emerges as a secure, AI-driven cloud mining platform. As institutional capital becomes active again in the cryptocurrency market, digital asset trading is increasingly vibrant.

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Ondo Finance to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks, ETFs on Solana Early Next Year

The platform will enable 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds with near-instant settlement, building on Ondo's existing $365 million in tokenized assets.

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JPMorgan expands blockchain push with tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum

The fund is seeded with $100 million and requires a minimum investment of $1 million. Tokenized money-market funds offer faster settlement, continuous trading, and onchain ownership visibility. The tokenized money-market sector has grown to $9 billion in assets over the past year.

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Bybit partners with Circle to scale USDC access across trading and settlement

Bybit and Circle deepen USDC integration to boost liquidity, fiat access, and cross-chain support. USDC nears $80B market cap in 2025 as regulated stablecoins gain global momentum. Partnership comes amid fierce stablecoin competition, with Tether and USDC both expanding rapidly.

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Circle Unveils StableFX to Power Onchain Currency Trading on Upcoming Arc Blockchain

The USDC issuer's new stablecoin foreign exchange engine aims to modernize cross-border payments, reduce risk and streamline settlement.

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Oracle and IPDN signal next phase of tokenization as RWA market surges

Key Takeaways Why are Oracle and IPDN making moves in tokenization now? Both companies are capitalizing on institutional demand for blockchain-based settlement and compliant RWA trading infrastructuThe post Oracle and IPDN signal next phase of tokenization as RWA market surges appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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XRP gains legal clarity in US after Ripple settles SEC case

Settlement confirms XRP is not a security in the US. Analysts see potential for a BlackRock XRP ETF. Bitcoin maximalists renew criticism of XRP. Ripple’s multi-year legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission reached a decisive conclusion this week, triggering a sharp rally in XRP’s price and trading volume.

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FalconX joins Lynq digital settlement layer as launch partner

FalconX has joined Lynq as a launch partner, alongside other major industry players such as Galaxy, Crypto.com, and Wintermute. FalconX, a leading institutional crypto trading and prime brokerage platform, has joined Lynq, a real-time interest-bearing settlement network, as a launch…

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Tokenized Securities Trading Venue 21X Adds Circle’s USDC Stablecoin

The collaboration will power atomic settlement of tokenized stocks, bonds and funds on 21X’s regulated trading platform.

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Ethereum pivots from retail trading to institutional settlement hub, Bitwise says

Bitwise data shows Ethereum now handles more institutional stablecoin flows than retail retail trades. Ethereum (ETH) isn’t just for non-fungible tokens or and decentralized finance degens anymore.

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Could RUVI rival XRP post-SEC triumph? Investors eye 100% early bonus

Ripple (XRP) is back in the limelight, trading at $2.62 after a significant resolution of its longstanding legal dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The case, which had dragged on since 2020, recently concluded with Ripple agreeing to a reduced settlement of $50 million, paving the way for brighter days ahead. However, while […]

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Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish partners with Gibraltar to build crypto settlement regime

Gibraltar has teamed up with exchange Bullish to introduce a regulated framework for crypto derivatives clearing, aiming to separate trading and settlement functions. Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish, backed by Peter Thiel, has partnered with the Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar…

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XRP rallies as Bitcoin breaks out and Fed pauses; Bitcoin Pepe targets 300% surge

XRP price is rising following Bitcoin’s breakout past $100K, with the SEC settlement boosting the outlook. Bitcoin Pepe combines Bitcoin’s security with Solana’s speed for meme trading.

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Japan Mulls Reclassifying Crypto as a ‘Financial Product’ to Curb Insider Trading: Report

Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles.

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Cross-Border Trading: WhiteRock Trial Underway

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is exploring blockchain, which could be a game-changer for cross-border trading. HKEX confirmed that it’s conducting a proof-of-concept trial with WhiteRock, a fintech protocol specializing in RWA tokenization, to test the waters of tokenized securities and streamlined settlement.

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BitGo, Copper launch trading solution with off-exchange settlement on Deribit

BitGo and Copper have partnered to introduce a new trading model that enables off-exchange settlement on derivatives exchange Deribit. The new solution, the crypto custody firms stated in a press release shared with crypto.news, allows clients to trade spot and…

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Major Crypto Services Firm Admits to Wash Trading as Part of DOJ Settlement—Details

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has taken action against CLS Global FZC LLC, a cryptocurrency financial services firm accused of fraudulent trading practices. According to the DoJ in a press release uploaded on January 21, CLS Global has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit market manipulation and wire fraud. […]

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Gemini Agrees to Pay $5M Settlement in CFTC Case

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Gemini in 2022 for making misleading statements.

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Spot Bitcoin ETF options set to debut this week following OCC approval, analysts predict

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) stated in a Nov. 18 memo that it is “preparing for the clearance, settlement, and risk management” of options trading on BlackRock’s spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

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Goldman Sachs To Launch Digital Assets Platform Amid Growing Institutional Interest

Goldman Sachs is launching a new blockchain venture to transform trading and settlement processes, partnering with Tradeweb to explore innovative financial solutions. The post Goldman Sachs To Launch Digital Assets Platform Amid Growing Institutional Interest appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Mango Markets Mulls CFTC Settlement Over Crypto Trading Violations

Decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets has already weathered a debilitating multimillion-dollar hack and the expensive regulatory investigations it spawned. The group may soon take another blow: a six-figure settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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eToro trading: U.S. clients restricted to BTC, ETH, BCH post SEC deal

eToro trading platform will restrict U. S. crypto trades to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash following a settlement with the SEC. The SEC has fined eToro $1. 5 million for operating as an unreThe post eToro trading: U.

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Crypto freedom on the chopping block? eToro’s SEC deal raises alarms

Could eToro’s settlement with the SEC be the beginning of a major shift in how crypto assets are regulated? Will other platforms face similar crackdowns in the near future? SEC strikes, eToro settles eToro, an Israel-based global crypto trading platform,…

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SEC Implicitly Recognizes Ether Is Not A Security In $1.5 Million Settlement With eToro

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eToro Reaches Settlement with SEC and Will Cease Trading Nearly All Crypto Assets

Trading platform eToro agreed to pay $1. 5 million to settle charges it operated an unregistered broker, an unregistered clearing agency and facilitated trading certain crypto assets as securities, the U.

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eToro limits crypto trading to only 3 assets, including Bitcoin, after $1.5M SEC settlement

Trading platform eToro will halt trading for most digital assets on its platform following a $1. 5 million settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a Sept. 12 statement.

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eToro to limit US crypto trading after $1.5M SEC settlement

The settlement highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto platforms, potentially reshaping the US crypto market landscape. The post eToro to limit US crypto trading after $1.5M SEC settlement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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EToro to cease all crypto trading except BTC, BCH, ETH

EToro reached a $1.5 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over alleged violations of federal securities laws. According to an greement disclosed by the SEC, eToro also agreed to cease nearly all cryptocurrency trading and transactions for…

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EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies

The only crypto assets U.S. customers will be able to trade on the company’s platform are bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether.

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eToro US to cease nearly all crypto trading following SEC settlement

The trading platform agreed to pay $1.5 million as part of the settlement with the SEC.

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US judge approves $12.7b settlement between FTX, Alameda and CFTC

The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its sister firm Alameda Research will pay nearly $13 billion to creditors, bringing an end to a months-long lawsuit filed by the CFTC. The defunct crypto exchange FTX alongside its trading firm Alameda Research…

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XRP Surges 7% Amid Ripple-SEC Settlement Hopes, $600M Token Unlock

XRP trading activity is heightening in South Korea, where traders tend to push euphoric rallies on tokens.

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Genesis Trading has moved 12.6k BTC to Coinbase, signaling start of asset liquidations

Genesis Trading has transferred 12,600 BTC ($719. 9M) to Coinbase, possibly for asset liquidations. Resent settlement with NY requires $2B repayment, impacting Genesis’ financial strategy. The BTC transfer suggests Genesis aims to fulfill legal obligations, reassure investors promptly.

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Blockchain settlement startup Partior raises $60m from Peak XV, Jump Trading

Cross-border blockchain-based settlement startup Partior has secured multi-million funding from a pool of investors to expand payment offerings. Singapore-based cross-border blockchain settlement startup Partior has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners (formerly…

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Abra settles with US states, will repay $82 million to affected customers

The collective entities known as “Abra” and CEO William “Bill” Barhydt have reached a settlement with 25 US state regulators for offering crypto trading services without securing appropriate licenses, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) June 26 press release.

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Deutsche Boerse Starts Crypto Trading Platform for Institutional Clients

Deutsche Boerse will operate the trading venue, and Crypto Finance will provide settlement and custody services.

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The Bank of England Says It’s Difficult To Implement Blockchain Technology Across All Markets

According to Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe, as reported by Reuters, using the blockchain technology that underpins crypto assets to provide rapid trading and settlement across all financial markets is not desired given the difficulties it would provide.…

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CFTC Slaps First Lawsuit on DAO Over Rules Violation

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved against a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and holders of its tokens. In a surprising move, the agency has sued the DAO while agreeing to a settlement with another entity over…

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Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Former Director Over $7.9M Trading Loss: Report

Cryptocurrency lender Nexo is taking legal action against its former director, Georgi Shulev, on claims that he failed to keep his side of a settlement agreement.

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BlockFi fined $943,000 for not registering securities in Iowa; to pay $100M in settlement

Cryptocurrency trading and lending platform BlockFi has been fined $943,000 by the Iowa Insurance Division for failing to register securities in the state and offering and selling securities in Iowa without being registered as a broker-dealer or agent, according to a June 14 press release.

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JPMorgan trials blockchain for collateral settlement in after-hours trading

“What we’ve achieved is the friction-less transfer of collateral assets on an instantaneous basis,” stated JPMorgan’s global head of trading services Ben Challice.

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BitMEX запустила платформу для спотовой торговли криптовалютами

Команда биржи криптодеривативов BitMEX сообщила о запуске платформы для спотовой торговли цифровыми активами. Boom. 💥BitMEX Spot is LIVE. Users can now buy and sell #crypto on BitMEX with instant settlement……and enter our spot trading #sweepstakes to win a share in a prize pool valued at $1 million 🏆 Let’s go 🚀: https://t.

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Exchanges begin delisting LUNA, Binance explains why

The world’s largest exchange by trading volume, Binance, has delisted its trading pairs for Terra’s LUNA.   The exchange announced that it had canceled all pending orders, ceased trading, closed user positions, and conducted an automatic settlement of all LUNA trading pairs.

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Coinbase Halts Buy Option After Indian Regulators Decline Payments Services

The Nasdaq-listed exchange launched trading services in India on April 7. It had claimed support for retail payments and settlement system UPI. NPCI that runs UPI said it doesn’t offer services to any crypto exchange.

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EU regulator calls for public input on DLT for trading and settlement

Distributed ledger technology is increasingly gaining attention in Europe for its applications in securities trading and settlement.

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