HKMA Expands Stablecoin Sandbox
The HKMA expanded its regulatory sandbox for stablecoin issuers to clarify market rules following the US GENIUS Act. This move supports a global market projected to…
Friday, November 13, 2026
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Marathon Digital Bitcoin mining margin risks after hash rate highs
MARA Holdings reported $164.2 million in Q3 revenue, a 35% decline, while net income hit $632.1 million due to unrealized gains. Operational margins face pressure from…
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Ripple XRP price risks after SEC appeal deadline
Judge Torres upheld the $125 million penalty, leaving XRP's legal status fragile without appellate finality. The $3.31 price reflects relief rather than growth, as…
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Traditional banking security protocols and digital design standards
AltaOne Federal Credit Union enforces strict fraud mitigation through daily account reviews and dual controls. Digital Silk reports a 355% jump in non-branded search…
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Regulation
SEC Crypto Enforcement Budget Economics Under Peirce’s Safe Harbor Push
The SEC's reliance on the Howey Test for crypto enforcement created market uncertainty and high costs, with 63% of U.S. adults lacking confidence in digital assets.
Base Network Momentum After Regulatory Shift
Coinbase's Base network holds 46% of Ethereum L2 DeFi TVL, surpassing rivals in active wallets. The SEC settlement with Coinbase removes legal uncertainty, enabling…
Wyoming SPDI Charter History and the Custodia Fed Ruling
Wyoming's SPDI charter mandates 100 percent liquid reserves but excludes FDIC insurance. The Tenth Circuit upheld the Fed's denial of Custodia's master account, citing…
Common Mistakes with Hong Kong’s Crypto Exchange Licensing
Operators often confuse SFC applicant status with formal licensing, risking total loss for investors. Compliance requires HKD 5 million capital, two responsible…
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Wormhole Volume After Uniswap v4 Expansion
Uniswap v4 holds 75% of DEX volume, driving cross-chain activity through Wormhole, which secures over $40B across 30+ chains. Despite high security standards, the W…
Why Optimism’s Superchain governance matters now after third-party chain launches accelerate
Fifty-four mainnet chains on the OP Stack handle 66.8% of Layer 2 and 3 transactions, settling $35 trillion in stablecoin transfers.
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