Coinbase has agreed to acquire on-chain prediction markets startup The Clearing Company as it expands beyond crypto trading into event-based financial products.
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is considering new capital rules that would impose a full risk charge on crypto assets while aligning stablecoin treatment with underlying fiat risk.
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a leading pro-crypto voice in Congress, said she will not seek reelection in 2026, raising questions about future crypto legislation.
Poland’s lower house has approved a revived crypto bill aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework, sending the unchanged legislation to the Senate for review.
India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s minority investment in CoinDCX, reinforcing the US exchange’s renewed focus on the Indian market.
A new Coinbase-Ipsos survey shows younger US investors allocating significantly more of their portfolios to crypto and other non-traditional assets, signaling growing dissatisfaction with legacy finance.
Aave CEO Stani Kulechov outlined a 2026 roadmap centered on a major protocol upgrade, real-world asset expansion, and a consumer-facing mobile app.
The Bank of Canada has outlined strict expectations for stablecoins, signaling that only fully backed, transparent tokens will be permitted under forthcoming regulations.
KuCoin has signed a multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland festivals, using its new MiCA license to integrate crypto payments into major European live events.
Grayscale says growing regulatory clarity and macroeconomic pressures are positioning digital assets for deeper institutional adoption in 2026, reshaping how capital enters crypto markets.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has launched consultations on proposed rules for crypto exchanges, lending, staking, and DeFi. Feedback is due by February 12, 2026, as the UK advances a comprehensive regulatory framework.
CME Group has introduced spot-quoted XRP and SOL futures, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives lineup aimed at precision trading and longer-dated exposure.
The UK government plans to extend existing financial services laws to cryptocurrencies by 2027, placing the sector under full FCA oversight.
Klarna is partnering with Privy to test crypto wallet functionality within its financial ecosystem, building on the recent launch of its dollar-backed stablecoin.
A16z Crypto has launched its first Asia office in Seoul, South Korea, appointing Sungmo Park to lead regional expansion and portfolio support.