The UK Financial Conduct Authority released consultation paper CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, asking crypto firms to weigh in on draft perimeter guidance before a full FSMA-based regulatory regime takes effect on Oct. 25, 2027.
Key Takeaways:
The FCA opened consultation CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, giving firms until June 3 to respond on crypto perimeter rules.
Exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin…
The arrests of the two singers and others were part of Operation Narco Fluxo, a high-level operation executed by the Brazilian Federal Police across several states. The flows intermediated using cryptocurrency reached well over $320 million, according to an official…
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 798 into law April 13, 2026, requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to transfer dormant digital assets to the state in their native token form rather than converting them to cash.
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Virginia Gov. Abigail…
Crypto.com Partners With NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller to Launch US Prediction Market Contracts
April 16, 2026
Crypto.com has signed a definitive agreement with NYSE-listed online casino operator High Roller Technologies to offer prediction market contracts in the United States, adding another major entrant to a sector that has drawn both explosive growth and escalating legal challenges in recent months.
Key Takeaways:
High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) signed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com to…
3 Paths Ahead: Kraken Maps Warsh-Led Fed Scenarios That Could Shift Crypto out of Range
April 16, 2026
Monetary policy expectations are increasingly tied to a potential Federal Reserve leadership shift, with major implications for liquidity and risk assets. Kraken’s chief economist outlined scenarios that could reshape crypto markets under varying degrees of policy…
Grayscale Signals $2.2T Crypto Inflow Potential as $110T Wealth Transfer Accelerates Allocation Shift
April 15, 2026
A generational shift in wealth ownership is expected to reshape investment strategies, with Grayscale highlighting how digital assets could gain importance as younger investors take control. Changing preferences and broader market forces may gradually increase crypto’s…
XRP ETF inflows are accelerating, signaling rising institutional conviction while exposing a gap between demand and real network use. Evernorth highlighted a $120 million weekly surge, showing capital is validating the asset without directly supporting ecosystem activity.
Key Takeaways:
Evernorth highlights strong XRP ETF inflows, reflecting rising institutional confidence.
Institutional demand…
Ripple Marks Significant Step in Korea Through First Collaboration With a Leading Insurance Institution
April 15, 2026
Ripple’s first partnership with a major Korean insurer signals a key step toward building institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration with Kyobo Life centers on enabling regulated tokenized government bond transactions through Ripple Custody.
Key…
Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $75,000 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Short Squeeze
April 14, 2026
Bitcoin pushed toward the $75,000 level on Monday, April 13, 2026, as traders covered short positions following President Trump’s order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending the price from a morning low of $70,741 to intraday highs above $74,900.
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South Korea is pushing crypto exchanges to adopt circuit breakers and stronger safeguards after internal control failures exposed vulnerabilities that can trigger sharp market disruptions. The Bank of Korea (BOK) warned current systems fall short of traditional financial standards.
Key Takeaways:
BOK urged crypto exchanges to adopt circuit breakers to curb extreme volatility.
Central bank said…
