Taurus adds staking backbone to its custody system via Everstake integration
The move combines Everstake’s validator infrastructure with Taurus’ regulated custody stack, adding a staking pathway for institutional clients.
Group of EU banks pushes for a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2027
The entity formed by 10 banks is working on obtaining regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank to launch a stablecoin “in the second half of 2026.”
Kraken adds Backed Finance to 2025 acquisition streak, brings xStocks in-house
The acquisition will give Kraken full control of the xStocks tokenized-equity platform, strengthening the exchange’s push into regulated real-world assets.
Poland’s president vetoes strict crypto bill, clashes with government
Poland’s president has vetoed a sweeping cryptocurrency bill over concerns that it would drive startups abroad, sparking a fierce political clash.
Vanguard’s 50M+ clients will soon have access to crypto ETFs
Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji ruled out crypto ETFs on its platform in August, but consistent demand for crypto has seemingly changed his firm’s tune.
Former Gryphon executives to lead Trump Media, Crypto.com treasury company
The appointments come ahead of a planned SPAC merger that will create a publicly traded company dedicated to accumulating and staking Cronos’ native token.
Crypto self-custody is a fundamental right, says SEC’s Hester Peirce
Self-custody of assets and financial privacy are both fundamental rights consistent with the pro-freedom philosophy on which the US was founded.
DATs bring crypto’s insider trading problem to TradFi: Shane Molidor
Information asymmetry and front-running behaviors are migrating from token markets to institutional products like DATs, warns Shane Molidor of Forgd.
Crypto sentiment exits ‘extreme fear’ after 18-day stretch
The crypto sentiment indicator has moved up from extreme fear, and other social media indicators suggest sentiment is moving more bullish toward Bitcoin.
UK widens crypto reporting rules to cover domestic transactions
The UK will require crypto platforms to report all activity from domestic users starting in 2026, as global tax authorities worldwide tighten oversight of digital assets.