Binance.US seeks $100 million as Binance bStocks pass $1 billion in assets and StandX announces a phased shutdown of its derivatives exchange.

Russia’s 2027 rules will end direct P2P crypto trading, restrict self-custody transfers and impose retail purchase limits.

Mastercard’s Global Money Platform links stablecoins to card spending, cross-border payouts and fiat accounts through BVNK infrastructure.

Solana Mobile partners with Ledger to bring its Seeker wallet and dApp Store to Ledger Atom, expanding its hardware strategy and SKR ecosystem.

ASIC proposes restrictions on crypto exchanges trading against customers, alongside new capital and custody standards ahead of April 2027.

Chainlink tests support near $12 as LINK open interest falls 7.25%, long liquidations increase and RSI signals weakening momentum.

USDC’s significant MiCA classification brings EBA supervision, additional reserve safeguards and closer scrutiny of Circle’s cross-border operations.

Bitcoin drops below $81,000 as crypto liquidations reach $1.01 billion, derivatives trading surges and major altcoins extend their losses.

Bitcoin falls below $82,000 after U.S. inflation reaches 3.7%, raising Fed rate hike expectations and pressuring crypto markets.

Payward’s Saldo Bank acquisition offers a European banking licence, but the lender’s accounts reveal rising arrears and capital pressures.