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In a recent post, the Swell official X account said the agenda for the much-anticipated Ripple event, which brings together executives and leaders from some of the biggest names in traditional finance and crypto, is now live. Swell 2026 is a three-day event on October 27–29 that will combine Ripple’s Swell and Apex conferences for the first time and is scheduled to feature more than 100 speakers and 80 sessions. The Swell 2026 agenda is live.Join us in New York, October 27–29, with Brad Garlinghouse, Terrence Duffy of CME Group, Tom Farley of Bullish, Matt Damon of @Water, leaders from…

Her crypto work included a wide range of policy statements and guidance that clarified the agency’s position on various aspects of the industry, including mining, staking, memcoins and — most importantly — a series of definitions for classifying different types of crypto assets and which regulator would have dominion. More recently, the agency began proposing formal rules, beginning with one known as Regulation Crypto Assets, which set up a system for offering crypto assets without triggering stringent securities regulations. The agency’s biggest splash, though, may have been its recent opening of the pathway for tokenizing securities. The effort known as…

BitGo has launched its Stablecoin-as-a-Service platform, aiming to provide banks, fintechs, and corporations with a robust foundation for stablecoin issuance. This initiative emphasizes the importance of custody, compliance, and reserve management at institutional standards. As the crypto landscape evolves, such offerings could significantly streamline the stablecoin issuance process for financial entities. For more details, visit BitGo. What Happened The launch of BitGo’s Stablecoin-as-a-Service comes at a time when the broader crypto market exhibits mixed signals. Current sentiment reflects a cautious optimism, with traders closely monitoring developments in regulatory frameworks and infrastructure. BitGo’s solution aims to address the increasing demand for…

Zano Prepares to Erase a Day A blockchain built to make transactions difficult to see is preparing to deliberately erase about 24 hours of them. Zano said on Friday, Sept. 25, that an inflation bug involving its recently introduced Gateway Addresses left it with “no other choice” but to roll back the chain. Image Source: X Users were told to immediately stop economic activity involving ZANO and Confidential Assets. The story is still developing, and there is no public postmortem explaining exactly what happened, how much was created or which transactions exploited the flaw. The New Door Appears to Be…

The UK’s largest listed Bitcoin treasury holder, The Smarter Web Company (LON: SWC), announced plans this Friday to launch a new class of preferred shares, the first of its kind by a British corporate Bitcoin holder, on the main London Stock Exchange. The preferred share, “MORE,” will be listed with a nominal value of £0.001 each and plans to raise between £15 million and £25 million in gross proceeds, while offering what the Bristol-based company described as a “cumulative variable rate weekly preferential dividend,” plus a liquidation preference and a company option to redeem. The plan appears to have landed…

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will make AI and tokenization the initial focus of a new supervisory priority on digital innovation starting in 2027. Across the European Union, supervisors will identify where tokenization is emerging and document how firms use or plan to use AI and tokenization in products and processes that directly affect investors. They will also conduct initial checks on a subset of the most affected firms. ESMA said Wednesday that the priority is intended to help supervisors build expertise and develop common approaches as firms increasingly use AI and tokenized products in financial services. The…

Privacy token Zcash ($ZEC) rose over 17% in the last 24 hours, with the sudden price increase catching at least one trader on the wrong side of the market after a sizeable short position was fully liquidated. According to Lookonchain, a trader referred to as ‘0x3c83,’ who was previously long on Zcash, closed his position and flipped to short on 767.2 $ZEC, about $1 million worth. The timing, however, seemed to be wrong as Zcash rose higher. $ZEC is pumping.Trader 0x3c83 closed his long and flipped to short on 767.2 $ZEC ($1M) 7 hours ago.His short was just fully liquidated!https://t.co/mqie6oqRrI…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Cash FX Group and three people over an alleged $950 million foreign-exchange investment scheme that used cryptocurrency. The agency filed the complaint Sept. 25 in federal court in Florida, alleging the operation took money from more than 400,000 customer accounts and caused at least $406 million in losses. The CFTC said more than 6,000 U.S. accounts contributed at least $27 million. The complaint names founder Huascar Jose Lopez Castillo, TCP President Ronald Pope and promoter Justin Halladay as defendants. Cash FX Allegedly Misrepresented Trading Cash FX told participants that 70% of their contributions would…

BitMart appointed Alvarez & Marsal as its financial adviser on Sept. 9 as the crypto exchange reviews its financial position, withdrawal restrictions and possible paths following the suspension of trading. The exchange said A&M would work alongside its legal advisers to assess its finances, stakeholder matters and arrangements for an “orderly withdrawal” process. BitMart also said it would examine a potential phased business restart and proposals from unidentified third parties. The appointment does not reverse BitMart’s trading halt or provide users with a confirmed repayment schedule. The exchange has not published independently verified asset and liability figures, customer shortfall estimates…

Solana has announced significant developments, including the launch of the Alpenglow Testnet, which targets a remarkable 150ms finality. This integration with Bitcoin signifies a pivotal shift in blockchain functionality and positions Solana as a leader in innovation. As highlighted in a tweet by @SolanaFloor, these advancements are essential for attracting new users and enhancing the overall ecosystem. The implications for traders could be substantial as Solana continues to evolve and expand its capabilities. Inside the Move The Alpenglow Testnet represents a crucial step in Solana’s strategy to integrate Bitcoin functionalities into its ecosystem. This innovative approach not only enhances transaction…