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DeFi & FinTech, News

Kraken Secures Limited Fed Master Account Access

By Emily Carter Mar 4, 2026

Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.

Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

Tennessee Judge Blocks State Enforcement Against Kalshi

By Emily Carter Feb 20, 2026

A federal judge granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction preventing Tennessee from enforcing state betting laws against its event contracts during ongoing litigation.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Nevada Sues Kalshi After Court Rejects Bid to Halt State Action

By Matthew Clarke Feb 18, 2026

Nevada has filed a civil enforcement action against Kalshi after a federal appeals court denied the firm’s attempt to block state regulatory action.

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Kraken Backs Wyoming Newborn Savings Accounts Initiative

By Emily Carter Feb 17, 2026

Kraken will sponsor savings accounts for all Wyoming newborns in 2026, reinforcing its alignment with crypto-friendly state policy and long-term regulatory positioning.

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US NCUA Proposes Federal License for Stablecoin Issuers

By Matthew Clarke Feb 12, 2026

The National Credit Union Administration has proposed a federal licensing framework for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New FTX Fraud Trial on Witness Claims

By Matthew Clarke Feb 10, 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal court to grant a new trial in the FTX fraud case, citing newly available witness testimony he argues could undermine his conviction.

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Kraken Reassigns CFO as IPO Preparations Continue

By Emily Carter Feb 10, 2026

Crypto exchange Kraken has moved its chief financial officer into an advisory role as it advances plans for a long-anticipated US public listing.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Crypto Scam Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in US Prison

By Matthew Clarke Feb 10, 2026

A US federal court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a $73 million crypto pig butchering scheme targeting American investors.

Bitcoin, Markets & Trading, News

Bitcoin Difficulty Sees Sharpest Drop since 2021

By Michael Turner Feb 7, 2026

Bitcoin mining difficulty fell more than 11% in a single adjustment, marking its steepest decline since China’s 2021 mining crackdown.

DeFi & FinTech, News

Tether Invests $100M in Anchorage Digital

By David Walker Feb 5, 2026

Tether has made a $100 million equity investment in Anchorage Digital, deepening its partnership with the federally regulated US crypto bank.

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Gemini Exits UK, EU, Australia as It Cuts Workforce

By David Walker Feb 5, 2026

Crypto exchange Gemini is withdrawing from the UK, EU, and Australia while cutting 25% of its staff to refocus on the US and prediction markets.

DeFi & FinTech, News

Revolut Shifts Strategy, Eyes US Banking License

By Emily Carter Jan 23, 2026

Revolut is reportedly planning to apply for a US banking license, dropping earlier plans to acquire a local lender as it accelerates its global expansion.