The U.S. state of Illinois has released draft rules for its new 0.2% digital asset tax, giving crypto exchanges and other service providers more detail on how the levy could work when it takes effect next year. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) posted the draft rules on September 28
There has been increased scrutiny of peer-to-peer crypto trading that does not have FCA registration in the United Kingdom. The FCA carried out an investigation on September 10th alongside HM Revenue & Customs and the police. Cease and desist notices were served at all three premises after inspection. The notices
Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has rolled out a new developer platform called Agent OS, designed to let AI applications connect directly to Binance’s trading, market data, wallet, payment, and on-chain capabilities across both crypto and traditional markets. Announced on Thursday as part of its broader Binance
Russia has formally established its first comprehensive legal framework governing cryptocurrency markets after President Vladimir Putin signed landmark legislation regulating digital asset activities nationwide. The new law introduces structured oversight across cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, brokers, investors, clearing organizations, and other market participants. As reported by Tass, the legislation expands regulated
Kalshi, which is a regulated U.S. prediction market platform, has accused two users of insider trading, including the employee linked to the popular YouTuber MrBeast. The firm says that it has identified the violations through its internal monitoring systems. MrBeast Employee fined and suspended Artem Kaptur, a visual effects editor
CME Group has announced plans to introduce 24-hour, seven-day-a-week trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts starting May 29, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The move aligns regulated crypto derivatives markets with the nonstop nature of digital asset spot trading. The world’s largest regulated derivatives marketplace will implement the
Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has introduced a new trader-focused rewards system that reshapes its fee model. The platform now allows token creators to choose between traditional Creator Fees or a new Trader Cashback structure before launching a coin. Once selected, creators cannot reverse the decision. Pump.fun originally rewarded token deployers
South Korea has taken a big step by rebuilding corporations into its crypto market after scrapping a nine-year ban. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has set up new protocols permitting listed bodies and professional companies to resume trading, successfully ending the 2017 ban. This initiative is a part of the
Crypto trading firm BlockFills has temporarily halted deposits and withdrawals due to recent market and financial conditions. The firm disclosed in the statement on X about the temporary halt and the need to take the defensive method to protect both customers and the firm; instead, they are still able to
Global exchange Crypto.com presses ahead with its expansionist approach by launching a new prediction market platform. This comes after the company reported exponential growth in user engagement, which reportedly increased more than fortyfold during a short period. Increased engagement in Bitcoin market updates and general Web3 trends indicates that users
