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CryptoUK has announced several revisions to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Admissions and Disclosures (A&D) framework, which governs cryptoasset regulations. The changes aim to refine compliance requirements as the UK strengthens its crypto regulatory landscape. You can view the full details in their official announcement here. This shift is significant for crypto firms seeking clarity in their operational obligations. The Key Development The FCA has largely retained the proposed A&D framework for cryptoassets but has introduced targeted changes following a consultation process. This includes clarifying admission criteria and enhancing due diligence and disclosure requirements for crypto assets before they can…

Major prediction market platform Kalshi has seen its US web traffic explode over the past year, underscoring the platform’s rapid growth while regulators and courts scrutinize its expanding event-contract business. Kalshi recorded 15.4 million visits from the United States in July, up about 1,520% from just under 1 million in August 2025, according to Similarweb traffic estimates reviewed by Cointelegraph on Friday. US traffic accounted for nearly 80% of Kalshi’s traffic in July, up from 72.8% in August 2025, showing that its growth has remained heavily concentrated in the country. The surge comes as Kalshi faces mounting legal challenges over…

Hanwha Investment & Securities has reportedly completed a tokenized securities platform supporting Avalanche as South Korea prepares to bring blockchain-based securities into its regulated capital markets system in February 2027. Seoul Economic Daily reported Sunday that the South Korean brokerage began developing the platform with blockchain technology firm FairSquare Lab in 2025. The system was built to operate across multiple networks, including Avalanche and enterprise Ethereum client Hyperledger Besu. Development has come ahead of amendments to South Korea’s Electronic Securities Act and Capital Markets Act taking effect on Feb. 4, 2027. The changes will legally recognize distributed ledgers as securities…

Bitcoin rebounded from $62,000 and climbed to $66,900, but its upward momentum weakened again. $BTC faced rejection near $66,000 and recorded lower closes for two consecutive days. It also fell to $65,500. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $65,602, following a 1.15% daily decline. Despite this weakness, Bitcoin linked to BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund returned to its identified wallet. Is BlackRock accumulating Bitcoin again? Major institutional investors had largely remained cautious during Bitcoin’s [$BTC] extended weakness. Some also reduced their exposure, adding pressure to the market. However, recent wallet activity indicated renewed demand linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. According to…

Saturn Credit has upgraded its USDat from 0% APY to a 3% $APR, thanks to underlying T-Bill exposure, which could significantly impact investor interest. This change, highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator @pendle_fi, aims to make USDat more attractive to users. The implications for whale activity and overall market sentiment are noteworthy as traders assess this new opportunity. The Latest In a broader context, the cryptocurrency market is currently displaying mixed signals, with various assets showing divergent momentum. Saturn Credit’s adjustment to USDat is particularly significant, especially given that it enhances returns for investors who may have previously deemed the asset unattractive.…

Circle president Heath Tarbert told Congress on Sept. 2 that placing digital-dollar infrastructure under US rules could reinforce the network effects that support the currency’s global role. The testimony framed stablecoin and digital asset legislation as a tool of dollar statecraft. US rules can strengthen private dollar-token rails, while official reserve share remains a separate contest. Regulated stablecoins can spread private use of dollar-denominated tokens, change how issuers hold reserves, and add demand for short-term Treasuries. Central banks remain responsible for deciding which currencies they hold. Tarbert acknowledged the boundary, arguing that payment technology cannot substitute for sound economic policy…

Bitcoin has fallen by 1.4% in the last 24 hours, dropping to around $62,000. This has also affected altcoins, with other major altcoins like Ethereum and XRP also showing a decline. According to CoinMarketCap data, Velvet (VELVET) was the top-performing altcoin in the last 24 hours with a 38% gain. It was followed by Ether.fi (ETHFI), Cosmos (ATOM), and MemeCore (M). In contrast, altcoins such as Venice Token (VVV), LayerZero (ZRO), and Lighter (LIT) were among the biggest losers. While the altcoin market experienced both rises and falls, whale activity continued. According to Lookonchain, a cryptocurrency analysis platform, a whale…

The U.S. Justice Department seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas as authorities moved to disrupt the group’s fundraising operations. According to a September 1 announcement by the DOJ and FBI, authorities also took control of websites, domains and servers they say were used to collect and transfer funds for Hamas and its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. The action adds to U.S. efforts to cut off cryptocurrency channels authorities say the group used to raise money. FBI Traces Crypto Donations Investigators traced cryptocurrency through wallet addresses that were changed to make donation flows harder to follow. Court…

Singapore-based financial services group DBS and American financial services giant Citi completed the first weekend tokenized cross-border payment between Singapore and the US on Saturday. The two companies executed the transaction using tokenized deposits via the Swift Digital Ledger to bypass the constraints of traditional banking hours, DBS announced on Monday. The deposit was finalized in minutes, which DBS called a “significant improvement” from the industry norm of as long as two business days for traditional cross-border transfers. The transaction demonstrates how traditional banks are exploring blockchain rails for more efficient cross-border transactions while aiming to keep deposits inside banking…

The crypto market has increasingly followed U.S. macroeconomic conditions, often falling alongside equities during periods of tightening liquidity. That relationship now faces another test from the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield. The yield reached 5.16%, raising concerns about borrowing costs and the returns investors demand from risk assets. Why does the 30-year yield matter? The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield crossed 5% on the 7th of July and remained above it for 16 days. According to The Kobeissi Letter, this marked its longest sustained stretch above 5% since 2007. Source: TradingView Long-term yields reflect several forces, including inflation expectations, Treasury supply, fiscal…