UK Regulator Bans Coinbase Ads Over Risk Messaging
The UK advertising watchdog has banned several Coinbase ads, citing concerns that they downplayed crypto investment risks amid economic stress.
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The UK advertising watchdog has banned several Coinbase ads, citing concerns that they downplayed crypto investment risks amid economic stress.
Prediction markets platform Kalshi has opened a Washington, D.C. office to strengthen federal and state-level policy engagement amid ongoing regulatory disputes.
A growing share of leading US banks are offering or planning Bitcoin-related services, signaling a shift in institutional attitudes toward crypto.
Polymarket has secured a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer to integrate prediction markets into fan engagement experiences around matches and tournaments.
Bitwise is entering decentralized finance with non-custodial onchain vaults built on Morpho, targeting institutional-style yield through overcollateralized lending.
Australia’s financial regulator has identified gaps in crypto oversight as a key risk, as the government advances long-awaited digital asset licensing laws.
Riyad Bank subsidiary Jeel has partnered with Ripple to explore blockchain-based payments, custody, and tokenization within Saudi Arabia’s regulated financial framework.
Japan’s financial regulator is moving toward allowing crypto ETFs, with products potentially reaching markets by 2028 as major institutions prepare offerings.
VanEck has launched the first US-listed ETF offering exposure to Avalanche’s AVAX token, including potential staking rewards.
Severe winter weather in Washington has pushed back a key Senate Agriculture Committee vote on sweeping crypto market structure legislation.