Key TakeawaysIran and the United States have made "significant progress" in indirect nuclear negotiations; technical-level talks are scheduled to begin in Vienna this coming Monday.Iranian State TV reports that an agreement is nearing, potentially providing a diplomatic off-ramp as President Trump’s March 1–6 deadline for a deal approaches.The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has proposed a 376-page rule to implement the GENIUS Act, which strictly prohibits yield or interest payments on payme ...

As any company served with a Wells notice knows, not all is well. Still, the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has adopted a more industry-friendly approach under Chairman Paul Atkins than his predecessor Gary Gensler, is making the notices slightly easier to manage. The agency unveiled an update to its enforcement manual on Tuesday, doubling the amount of time (four weeks, rather than two) that companies, including ETF issuers, have to respond to Wells notices, which inform them they have been in ...

Crypto.com this week became the latest crypto company to receive conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust banking charter. The approval comes after the US’ largest banking lobby this month urged the OCC to slow its review of crypto companies’ charter applications. “ABA encourages OCC to ensure that a national bank charter does not become a vehicle leveraged by entities to avoid, or attempting to avoid, registration with and scrutiny by the SEC, CFTC, o ...

The United Arab Emirates has established one of the most defined regulatory frameworks for crypto exchanges. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority issues licenses, while Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority regulates platforms operating in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The clarity has drawn international platforms seeking formal authorization rather than operating in regulatory gray zones. Just last week, on February 12, 2026, perpetuals-focused trading platform Flipster joined the gr ...

science of sitting. Fixing how you sit is the easiest healthy >> WELCOME BACK. FUTURE OF CRYPTO REGULATION IS A BIG TOPIC HERE AT THE WORLD LIBERTY FORUM IN MAR A LAGO.JOINING ME NOW IS COINBASE CEO BRIAN ARMSTRONG AND SENATOR BERNIE MORENO, REPUBLICAN FROM OHIO. SENATOR MORENO IS ONE OF THE LEADERS OF THE NEGOTIATIONS IN WASHINGTON AND A FORMER CRYPTO ENTREPRENEUR HIMSELF. GENTLEMEN, IT'S GOOD TO HAVE YOU BOTH. THANK YOU FOR HAVING KIND OF RARE TO HAVE YOU TOGETHER.I LIKE IT SO. SO, BRIAN, WHAT IS THE WHAT ...

Welcome back. Future of crypto regulation is a big topic here at the World Liberty Forum in Mara Lago. Joining me now is Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Senator Bernie Mareno.Republican from Ohio. Senator Mareno is one of the leaders of the negotiations in Washington and a former crypto entrepreneur himself. Gentlemen, it's good to have you both. >> Kind of rare to have you together.Um I I like it. So, so Brian, what is the what is the status of the market structure regulation that that you famously blocke ...

RECAP: 🧵 Crypto regulation and tokenization accelerated this week, with Asia opening leverage, TradFi experimenting with tokens, and exchanges building on-chain rails.Liquidity is the common thread, but not every country is moving in the same direction.Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s adoption signals. 👇1/7 ...

Core Insights - Blockchain.com has secured registration with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing it to offer crypto services under a stringent regulatory framework, enhancing user protection and oversight of funds [1][3]. Company Overview - Founded in the UK in 2011, Blockchain.com has processed over $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions and serves 90 million wallets globally, highlighting its significant presence in the crypto market [2]. - The company has transitioned from York to London and has been part of the UK's tech landscape for over a decade, as noted by CEO Peter Smith [2]. Regulatory Developments - The recent UK registration follows Blockchain.com's MiCA license obtained last year, enabling operations across all 30 European Economic Area countries, positioning the company favorably in major regulated markets [3]. - The FCA is developing a comprehensive crypto regulatory regime set to launch in 2027, with Blockchain.com planning to apply for full authorization when applications open later this year [4]. Future Prospects - There are rumors that Blockchain.com is considering going public in the U.S. through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), which would allow it to raise funds and identify a target company for acquisition [4]. - If successful, this listing would add Blockchain.com to a select group of companies that have gone public since 2025, including USDC issuer Circle and crypto exchange Bullish [5].

The vibes hit different at @DAF_Global.You wouldn't care what market conditions we're in.Industry leaders from blue-chip foundations gathered to discuss the future of tokenization, stablecoins, and crypto regulation.Attendees from institutions arrived, eager to learn how their systems can leverage stablecoins.The focus was on three elements:-education-macro-executionWe'll be sharing more on what deep topics were discussed at DEF shortly. ...

The Chinese government’s decision to ban most yuan-pegged stablecoins and real-world assets will impact the entire world, Chinese analysts claim. Real-world assets, or RWAs, are tokenised property rights in tangible or intangible assets — including property, bonds, commodities such as gold, and artworks — issued on blockchain networks. Implementing China’s new, enhanced regulatory policies “will have a comprehensive impact” on all cryptocurrency-related industries, Wang Peng, an associate research fello ...