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‘Anti-Innovation’: Experts Slam Nigeria’s ‘Disproportionate’ Capital Requirements for Crypto Firms
21.1.2026
The Nigerian SEC has sharply raised minimum capital requirements for digital asset firms, with offering platforms now needing about $704,000 and exchanges and custodians $1.4 million. Experts describe new capital requirements as “anti-innovation,” and warn that they could drive talent abroad....
Tokenization firms reject Coinbase's crypto bill equities claims
15.1.2026
While Coinbase said that the crypto market structure bill would essentially ban tokenized securities, companies in that sector say that's not the case
Miami’s crypto-settled real estate record broken by $14 million USDT transaction
15.1.2026
The transaction was done with the help of tokenization specialist Propy and involving property firms Ciprés and Rilea Group
France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report
14.1.2026
Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns
Trump wants tech firms to ‘pay their own way’ as power demand soars
13.1.2026
The POTUS demanded tech giants cover data center power costs as US consumption surged, with Microsoft first to make changes this week
Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine
12.1.2026
The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy
South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure
12.1.2026
The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value
Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts
10.1.2026
The firms, federally regulated by the CFTC, were told to shut down Tennessee-based activity, refund deposits, and void open contracts by Jan. 31
UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms
10.1.2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime...
Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says
9.1.2026
The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027
Digital assets to move from speculation to infrastructure in 2026, B. Riley says
8.1.2026
Regulatory clarity, tokenization and bank adoption will push crypto firms from balance-sheet accumulation toward real operations
Michael Saylor's Strategy catches a break from MSCI, but analysts caution fight isn’t over yet
7.1.2026
MSCI won’t drop firms like Strategy from indexes yet, but a broader rule change may still be on the table
Strategy surges 6% on MSCI decision not to exclude DATs from indexes
6.1.2026
Shares of the Michael Saylor-led firm had been under pressure not just from weak bitcoin prices, but also the chance that the indexing giant might exclude DATs from its indexes
Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity
24.12.2025
The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative
Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT
22.12.2025
Northern Data, which is majority-owned by Tether, sold its Bitcoin mining arm to businesses owned by Tether executives, the Financial Times reports
Fed seeks input on account type attractive to crypto firms
22.12.2025
The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” that could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank’s systems
The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape
20.12.2025
A long-awaited crypto regime in the U.K. is moving from theory to execution, even if firms must wait until 2027 for full clarity
Federal Reserve moves toward narrower, crypto-driven take on master accounts
19.12.2025
The U.S. central bank has been mulling the idea of a "skinny" version of master accounts for firms that want payments access without the deeper Fed demands
Hut 8 and Coinbase outperform as Crypto stocks jump on bitcoin's sudden rally
17.12.2025
Mining stocks, trading platforms, and cryptocurrency infrastructure firms saw significant gains, including Hut 8, Riot Platforms, and Coinbase
Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo
12.12.2025
The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks