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Mechanics of Coordinated Currency Buying Interventions
An overview of how central banks and monetary authorities execute coordinated interventions to support currency values.
US Appeals Court Mandate Affirms Sam Bankman-Fried Conviction
A federal appeals court has officially affirmed the conviction of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, rejecting arguments regarding investor recovery.
GBP/USD Maintains Technical Advantage Over EUR/USD Ahead of CPI Data
Sterling retains a technical edge against the U.S. dollar compared to the euro as currency markets await key inflation figures.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Inflow Surge Following Coldcard Exploit
A week-long streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds has coincided with a Coldcard wallet exploit, sparking debate over potential shifts from self-custody.
Binance Bitcoin Futures Outpace Spot Volume by Record Eight-to-One Ratio
Daily futures trading volume on Binance climbed to nearly $58 billion, marking a record divergence from spot activity.
FINMA Issues Supplementary Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering Risks
Swiss financial regulator FINMA updates anti-money laundering guidance for banks and FinIA institutions following recent risk analysis reviews.
CEX Perpetual Futures Volume Drops to $4 Trillion in July
Trading volume on centralized and decentralized exchanges hit multi-month lows as market activity slowed.
Russia shuts down nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow
The Federal Security Service closed nine crypto platforms it said were unregistered and used to funnel scam proceeds abroad via Ukrainian call centres.
US Senate Postpones CLARITY Act Vote Until September
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that the legislative vote has been delayed until September.
Bitcoin Users Re-evaluate Self-Custody Security via Dice Entropy
Following recent hardware security concerns, Bitcoin holders are increasingly turning to manual methods like dice throws to generate cryptographic entropy.
Japan FSA Asks Crypto Exchanges for Withdrawal Delays to Curb Scams
Japanese financial authorities are pressing cryptocurrency exchanges to implement withdrawal delays, address registration, and stricter authentication.
Ethereum's EIP-8363 Staking Proposal Faces Industry Backlash
Ethereum's proposed EIP-8363 staking overhaul seeks to lower token issuance, but critics warn it threatens DeFi ecosystems, decentralization, and institutional participation.
Crypto Business Models Converge With Traditional Banking
Digital asset firms increasingly rely on stablecoin reserves, tokenized funds, and Treasury income as core profit drivers.
Coldcard Exploit Pushes July Crypto Losses to $247 Million
A major security breach involving Coldcard contributed to over $100 million in losses, driving July to become the second-worst month of 2026 for crypto thefts.
Bitcoin Hits August High Above $65,300 Following US Jobs Data
Bitcoin reached month-to-date highs above $65,000 as risk assets advanced following lower-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls figures.
Stripe-Owned Bridge Enters EU MiCA Register Following Luxembourg Approval
Stripe's stablecoin infrastructure provider Bridge has secured regulatory approval in Luxembourg, adding its name to the European Union's MiCA register.
Reform UK Chair Calls for Probe Into FTX-Linked Political Donation
Reform UK's chairman has requested an investigation into a political donation linked to the failed crypto exchange FTX.
FINMA Concludes Enforcement Proceedings Against Two Swiss Firms
The Swiss regulator has withdrawn a fund management licence, rejected a portfolio manager application, and confiscated illegal profits following serious FinSA breaches.
Circle Expands Native USDC to OKX X Layer Ecosystem
Circle has integrated its native USDC and crosschain transfer protocol onto the OKX X Layer blockchain network.
FINMA reviews fines, accountability and enforcement transparency after three years
The Swiss Financial Market Authority released a report assessing its penalty system, accountability framework and transparency of enforcement after three years of operation.
FINMA issues guidance to curb digital fraud risk in Swiss banks
FINMA's latest survey found Swiss banks need stronger operational risk controls and anti‑money‑laundering measures to combat digital fraud, prompting the regulator to publish new guidance today.
Berenberg cuts Novo Nordisk target as Eli Lilly's obesity lead curtails upside
Berenberg analysts lowered their price target for Novo Nordisk, citing Eli Lilly's dominant position in the obesity drug market as a constraint on Novo's growth prospects.
Smart contract blockchain Solana nearly froze Wednesday, Marinade Finance says
Marinade Finance reported that the Solana blockchain experienced a near-freeze on Wednesday, affecting smart contract operations.
Dollar Holds Steady in Asia as Traders Gauge Fed Outlook After In‑Line US CPI
The US dollar remained largely unchanged across Asian markets on Tuesday, as investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s policy path following a consumer price index report that matched expectations.
Rising oil prices weigh on EUR/USD ahead of CPI data
The euro slipped against the dollar as crude oil rallied, with traders eyeing upcoming U.S. consumer price index numbers for further direction.