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Morgan Stanley Underbids Rivals in New Ethereum, Solana ETF Filings

By Daniel Brooks Jun 22, 2026

Morgan Stanley aims to aggressively disrupt the crypto ETF landscape with record-low 0.14% sponsor fees for its upcoming Ethereum and Solana trusts.

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WhiteBIT Secures Critical Austrian MiCA License Ahead of Hard July Cutoff

By Daniel Brooks Jun 19, 2026

Clearing the regulatory hurdle just two weeks before the final July 1 deadline, WhiteBIT consolidates its European footprint and plans the launch of a dedicated, fully compliant regional platform.

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UK Regulator Warns Soccer Clubs Over Sponsorship Deals with Unauthorized Crypto Firms

By David Walker Jun 3, 2026

The UK’s financial watchdog has instructed sports clubs to assess financial crime and reputational risks, warning that illicit sponsorship funds could violate the Proceeds of Crime Act.

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Indonesia Bans Polymarket Following Speculative Wagers on President Prabowo’s Early Exit

By Emily Carter May 25, 2026

Seeking to shield its domestic digital ecosystem, Jakarta has completely restricted access to Polymarket after the blockchain platform hosted over $46,000 in speculative wagers regarding the length of President Prabowo Subianto’s term.

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Tether Partners with Government of Georgia to Launch Sovereign-Backed GEL₮ Stablecoin

By Emily Carter May 25, 2026

Tether is collaborating with Georgia to launch GEL₮. The initiative leverages a progressive local regulatory framework designed to create a secure, compliant bridge for digital commerce.

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Anchorage and Chainlink-Backed Crypto PAC Reveals Bipartisan Endorsements for 2026 Midterms

By Emily Carter May 21, 2026

With the 2026 midterm elections heating up, the crypto industry is actively mobilizing capital. The hybrid Blockchain Leadership Fund PAC has announced a bipartisan slate of ten congressional candidates as the sector pushes for regulatory clarity.

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Bitwise Declares HYPE ‘Most Mispriced’ Crypto Asset Despite 77% YTD Surge

By Matthew Clarke May 20, 2026

Despite HYPE dominating large-cap crypto performance in 2026, Bitwise asserts the market is severely underestimating the platform’s extensive reach into tokenized equities and prediction markets.

Galaxy Receives BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services

By CS Team May 18, 2026

Galaxy has received a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing the company to expand its regulated digital asset operations in one of the most closely watched U.S. crypto markets.

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Kraken Slashes Headcount Amid AI Efficiencies, Threatening to Push Back 2026 IPO Plans

By Emily Carter May 18, 2026

Payward Inc., the parent company of Kraken, has trimmed roughly 5% of its workforce, blaming AI-driven operational efficiencies. The corporate realignment comes despite an aggressive $2.6 billion acquisition run and an upcoming public debut that may now slip into 2027.

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Trump Disclosure Reveals Q1 Bets on Coinbase, Strategy, and Bitcoin Miners

By Matthew Clarke May 15, 2026

A new ethics filing shows President Donald Trump and his family actively traded crypto equities in early 2026, including a six-figure investment in Coinbase and high-frequency transactions for Michael Saylor’s Strategy.

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B2C2 Secures Landmark MiCA License in Luxembourg to Expand OTC Trading Across EU

By Emily Carter May 15, 2026

With a new CASP license under the EU’s MiCA framework, B2C2 is set to offer regulated OTC spot trading services across all member states through the region’s passporting regime.

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OKX Eyes 20% Stake in South Korean Exchange Coinone Amid Institutional Buy-in Surge

By Andrew Collins May 15, 2026

Global crypto exchange OKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly seeking 20% stakes each in Coinone. This move follows a string of massive institutional acquisitions in the South Korean digital asset market.