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Williams emphasized that the legislation responds to growing local participation in the digital asset market, where residents currently trade through overseas platforms without regulatory protection. “We are not legislating because virtual assets are good or bad,” Williams said. “We are legislating because they are here and our people are exposed.” Licensing Requirements and Penalties The bill mandates that any business offering virtual asset services to consumers in Jamaica must obtain a license from the Financial Services Commission (FSC), regardless of where the entity is physically headquartered. Operating without a license would be classified as a criminal offense. Once licensed, providers…

By the Numbers Currently, Hyperliquid is entering the US market with no reported trading volume as it gears up for launch. This strategic expansion is poised to tap into the increasing demand for perpetual futures, a segment that has seen significant activity in recent months, despite the broader crypto market displaying mixed signals. The introduction of Hyperliquid could reshape trader strategies, especially for those focused on futures trading. Hyperliquid operates as a perpetual futures exchange, allowing traders to engage in 24/7 trading without the constraints of traditional market hours. With increasing regulatory clarity around digital assets in the US, Hyperliquid’s…

Market Pulse Despite the lack of significant price movement recently, Solana remains a focal point for technological advancements. The introduction of Cloak Ag’s payroll feature could drive increased user engagement and interest in Solana’s ecosystem. As Solana continues to innovate, it may see more use cases and partnerships that could enhance its market position. Solana is known for its high-speed blockchain technology, which enables various applications ranging from decentralized finance to digital asset management. The introduction of Cloak Ag’s payroll solution aligns with Solana’s goal to provide efficient, scalable solutions for businesses in the blockchain space. What Traders Are Watching…

Bitcoin’s recent recovery began around $57,800, but the move has run into resistance between $79,000 and $83,000. Patel described this area as a bearish order block, where sellers could attempt to regain control. A daily close above $83,000 followed by a successful retest would open the way towards $89,000 to $91,000 and then potentially $97,000 to $100,000, based on Patel’s September 7 analysis. However, failure at resistance would leave $65,000 to $50,000 as relevant downside levels. The latest CoinGecko data puts $BTC at around $78,000, down 1.4% in 24 hours and barely moving across seven days. The token is still…

Since 2021, $ETH has not once outperformed Bitcoin in Q4. So technically, this $ETH/$BTC chart does have even more significance. The $ETH/$BTC ratio is currently chopping around the 0.03 resistance, which is a level it has failed to reclaim since losing it ahead of the October crash. A clean breakout above 0.03 could therefore be the key confirmation that $ETH’s Q3 momentum is carrying into Q4. Source: TradingView ($ETH/$BTC) Interestingly enough, institutional positioning does not seem to be following this trend. According to SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETFs are wrapping up Q3 with more than $6 billion in net inflows, more than…

Interestingly, amid the struggles, capital entering the XRPL’s RWA ecosystem has grown, showing that activity around tokenized real-world assets has continued even as $XRP’s market performance remains weak. For context, the $3.6 billion inflow puts the $XRP Ledger at the top of the global ranking for 2026. BNB Chain follows in second place with $2.6 billion, putting $XRP about $1 billion ahead. Stellar ranks third with $2.5 billion, while Solana takes fourth place with $2.2 billion in RWA inflows this year. $XRP 2026 RWA Inflows Excluding Stablecoins Ethereum ranks fifth with $1.2 billion in capital flows. This gives the $XRP…

In November 2020, Gary Gensler co-authored a paper titled “Deep Learning and Financial Stability” with Lily Bailey at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management before becoming SEC head, which Curran shared alongside his tweet. The paper noted at the time that the financial sector was entering a new era of rapidly advancing data analytics as deep learning models were adopted into its technology stack. It further stated that existing financial sector regulatory regimes, which were built in an earlier era of data analytics technology, might likely fall short in addressing the systemic risks posed by broad…

Reap, a fintech platform and Visa Principal Issuer Member (VPIM), is preparing to add a Mexican peso stablecoin to its card, cross-border payments and treasury products, its founder told CoinDesk. Hong Kong-based Reap is exploring tokens pegged to the Hong Kong dollar, the euro, the won and the yen, founder Daren Guo said in an email. The company is pursuing the expansion through its global stablecoin partnership with Visa, which provides its card programs with around-the-clock settlement. Reap, which is owned by Kraken parent company Payward, can issue cards on its own bank identification numbers, or BINs, and says it…

The agent angle is the newest piece, and the release keeps it in the future tense. Agents are starting to shop, book and sign up for services on their owners’ behalf, which leaves businesses unsure who’s behind a given request. Moca says AIR is extending its credentials so a business will be able to confirm who an agent acts for and what it’s allowed to do before offering access, pricing or rewards. When that check ships, and how an owner would set an agent’s limits, isn’t spelled out. Nine months past the first target Moca announced the chain in June…

These whales have held their $BTC for 155 days or less, making them more likely to sell when prices move sharply. While these holders are sitting on big gains, CryptoQuant analysts warn that the profits could quickly turn into selling pressure if Bitcoin falls. The risk was clear on September 5, when STH whale profits dropped to $7.51 billion after $BTC fell by just under 2%. “Unrealized profit at that scale is exposure.” He added that short-term whale holders can turn into sellers when prices drop because they are among the fastest groups to take profits. Can ETF Demand Absorb…