Saylor Urges MSCI to Drop ‘Discriminatory’ Rule That Would Delete Strategy
The proposed screen would cut three companies from MSCI’s global indexes in November, with Strategy the largest by some distance.
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London Stock Exchange partners with Kraken parent for tokenized UK stocks: FT
The London bourse operator is seeking to offer 24/5 exposure to UK-based tokenized equities, as more TradFi institutions explore tokenized equities offerings.
Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers
The country’s financial watchdog says its proposed stablecoin rules are aligned with U.S. and EU frameworks and that it also paves the way for the recognition of foreign stablecoin.
Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as Arbitrum surges 30% on Robinhood Chain revenue
BTC drifted lower after last week’s rally to $81,428, while ARB led DeFi gains as Robinhood Chain’s daily fees topped $2 million.
Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet
Five equity-backed notes issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund will trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors.
Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins
Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance.
UK’s National Crime Agency Freezes $13.6M of Premier League Money in Sorare Probe: Report
The sum was the first payment under a $163 million deal with the Messi-backed fantasy card game, now facing a gambling prosecution.
Strategy spends $635M buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock lags $100 par
STRC trades at $97.34 despite Strategy’s growing repurchases, while SATA’s higher dividend rate has helped it hold its $100 par value.
Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days
The bitcoin funds took $217 million Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not posted a red day since mid-August.
London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain
The LSE is working with Kraken owner Payward, the developer of the xStocks tokenized equities framework, to bring top U.K.-listed stocks onchain.
Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital leads Polymarket’s $1B raise: Report
Donald Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital will reportedly lead a $1 billion investment round into Polymarket, which would value the platform at $21 billion, just below Kalshi’s $22 billion valuation.
OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls
The magazine-cover indicator has a messy record, but TIME’s OpenAI cover checks the classic boxes: a mainstream publication, a widely understood theme and a multiyear run-up in investor enthusiasm.
BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks
Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 11 trading sessions, while XRP and Solana funds each logged a 10th consecutive positive session.
Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets
Ether, solana, tron and dogecoin all shed ground over 24 hours while HYPE added about 4%, leaving bitcoin flat on the week after August’s 24% run.
Trump Jr’s firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report
1789 Capital is putting in about $300 million, adding to a roughly $200 million stake, as the prediction market’s valuation rises from $15 billion.
CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
Outstanding XRP futures positions outside CME fell by more than 500 million tokens in two weeks, while exposure on the regulated U.S. exchange climbed about 36% as XRP rallied toward $1.40.
Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives
Thailand’s SEC seeks comments on rules requiring retail-accessible overseas crypto derivatives to trade on qualifying, centrally cleared exchanges.
As Public Fury Mounts, Texas Pulls the Plug on Flock Surveillance Funding
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop paying for the AI-powered license-plate readers as privacy concerns and officer-misuse scandals mount across Texas.
Strive Adds $143 Million in Bitcoin as Treasury Firms Pile Back In
The Nasdaq-listed asset manager paid an average of $79,431 per coin, lifting its total stash to 23,156 BTC amid a wave of renewed treasury buying.
North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three weeks alone.
Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Ireland’s planned investment accounts will offer tax benefits for stocks, bonds and ETFs, while excluding crypto and derivatives as higher-risk products.
George Santos Bet on Whether He’d Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
The exchange found the former congressman placed large trades on his own State of the Union attendance, then made false statements to move prices, profiting nearly $18,000.
XRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 9 Days, Pulling In $1.6 Billion Since Launch
Spot XRP funds have drawn inflows for nine straight days, reaching $1.6 billion in cumulative net inflows even as the token’s price cools.
Russia’s Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov told state media that trading could hit 4 trillion rubles in its first year, as the bank prepares to broaden crypto-backed lending once regulators sign off.
Hyperliquid in Talks With Kraken Parent to Bring Crypto Perps to US Traders
A deal would route the decentralized exchange’s perpetual futures through Payward’s US-regulated Bitnomial, marking Hyperliquid’s first US entry—weeks after Trump said his administration was working to bring it onshore.
Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration
The brokerage is adding digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs and options as Canadian crypto ownership rises and regulators move toward clearer industry rules.
Former SEC, CFTC Officials Urge Lighter Touch to Bring Crypto Perps Trading Onshore
With the Clarity Act stuck in recess limbo, the agencies are pressing ahead on crypto derivatives and custody, as former officials warn that overly burdensome rules will keep a $90 trillion perps market offshore.
Bitcoin Holds Steady as US Strikes on Iran Rattle Stocks and Lift Oil
The largest cryptocurrency is on track for its best month since 2017, holding above $78,000 even as a hawkish Fed and renewed Middle East conflict drag on stocks and lift crude.
Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high
Bitcoin price action saw sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields.