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New York’s top financial regulator urged banks to adopt blockchain analytics, signaling tighter oversight of crypto-linked risks. The move reflects regulators’ concern that traditional institutions face rising exposure to digital assets. While crypto-native firms already rely on monitoring tools, the Department of Financial Services now expects banks to use them to detect illicit activity. NYDFS Outlines Compliance Expectations The notice, issued on Wednesday by Superintendent Adrienne Harris, applies to all state-chartered banks and foreign branches. In its industry letter, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) emphasized that blockchain analytics should be integrated into compliance programs according to…

Binance’s Launchpad has been a consistent funnel for token sales. The platform runs Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs), giving early projects both funding and visibility to Binance’s global user base. That exposure has helped several tokens hit outsized returns, making the Launchpad a reference point for investors scouting early-stage upside. In this article, we will review the top 10 token sales by ATH ROI on the Binance wallet. MYX Finance (MYX) MYX Finance (MYX) sits at the top with an all-time-high return of 2,102x, according to CryptoRank. MYX runs a decentralized perpetuals exchange with centralized-style matching. Its Matching Pool Mechanism removes…

Vivopower is going all-in on blockchain payrolls and XRP-powered treasury rails, leveraging Confirmo’s stablecoin tech to streamline global payments, slash costs, and eliminate wire delays. Vivopower Taps Confirmo to Power Stablecoin Payroll and Global B2B Payments Vivopower International Plc (Nasdaq: VVPR) announced on Sept. 18 that it has partnered with Confirmo, a global stablecoin payment platform, to introduce blockchain-based payroll and vendor payments. The companies explained: The program is designed to deliver near-instant, lower-cost payouts with enterprise-grade controls and will serve as the foundation for broader treasury and B2B payment use cases. Employees and contractors will have the option to…

Ureru Net Ad Group’s stock fell on Tuesday after it announced plans to create a Bitcoin-focused subsidiary. However, Japan’s Nikkei 225 briefly surpassed 45,000, breaking the previous ATH on the same day. While gains in US technology shares on the last day drove buying in domestic AI and semiconductor stocks, investors appeared cautious about the new venture’s near-term impact. Digital Asset Recovery Subsidiary Planned for December Tokyo-based Ureru Net Ad Group (TSE:9235) will launch Bitcoin Savior Co. in December 2025. Operations are expected to start the same month. The subsidiary will specialize in digital asset recovery, helping individuals and companies…

India is reportedly imposing bank-grade compliance on crypto platforms, mandating cybersecurity audits and stricter oversight that signal a dramatic regulatory upgrade across the booming digital asset space. Crypto Exchanges in India Now Face Bank-Level Compliance Obligations India has reportedly mandated cybersecurity audits for all cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries, with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) directing that virtual digital asset (VDA) service providers must hire auditors empanelled with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), according to a Sept. 17 report by the Economic Times. Cert-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, oversees the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Completion…

The cryptocurrency world is constantly evolving, bringing new opportunities for traders and investors alike. A significant development is brewing within the Binance ecosystem, as Binance Alpha prepares to launch a groundbreaking service. This move is set to reshape how early-stage tokens are accessed and traded, offering a fresh perspective for those keen on innovative digital assets. What is Binance Alpha and the Exciting Addition of BARD? Binance Alpha is an exclusive platform designed to provide users with unique trading opportunities. It operates within the broader Binance ecosystem, often acting as an incubator or launchpad for promising new projects. The latest…

Optimism has outlined its timeline for Superchain Upgrade 16a, a safety-focused upgrade designed to give chains more flexibility and developers better tools. Summary Optimism announced that Superchain Upgrade 16a testnet deployment will go live on Sept. 22 and mainnet launch on Oct. 2. The upgrade removes unused interop withdrawal-proving code and adds system-level feature toggles for safer, flexible development. OP Contracts Manager updates streamline adoption, with no impact on users. Optimism has unveiled plans for its next major network upgrade which aims to boost safety and flexibility across its ecosystem. The upgrade is described as a maintenance release that improves…

Since early August, Ethereum has sustained its lead in spot trading volume over Bitcoin, and the trend continues. Summary Spot Ethereum trading volume has consistently outpaced BTC The trend suggests that traders are rotating into altcoins Fed’s expected rate cuts fuel bullish altcoin outlook Bitcoin has long been the undisputed leader in market liquidity. However, as BTC trades near its record highs, investors are slowly rotating into altcoins, and Ethereum is the primary beneficiary. As of September 11, Ethereum is leading in spot trading volume, a trend that has continued since early August. Notably, this is the first time Ethereum…

The Fed is set to announce its first interest rate cut of the year tomorrow. The decision comes amid weakening labor market data, despite tariffs putting upward pressure on inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4% to 4.25%. This would be the first cut since December 2024. The rate cut has largely been priced in. According to CME FedWatch Tool data, a 25 basis point cut is given a 96% probability, while a more aggressive 50 basis point cut is given a 4%…

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has granted regulatory relief to stablecoin intermediaries, exempting them from holding separate financial services licences when distributing crypto issued by licensed Australian providers, with an expert calling the regulator “pragmatic.” The first-of-its-kind class relief announced Thursday allows intermediaries to distribute stablecoins from Australian Financial Services licensed issuers without requiring separate AFS, market, or clearing facility licences. “ASIC has today announced an important step in facilitating growth and innovation in the digital assets and payments sectors,” the regulator said in its statement.  The relief takes effect once registered in federal legislation and represents Australia’s…