Topic: #crypto
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Quebec regulator warns Pump.fun is unregistered and unauthorized
Quebec's financial regulator issued a public warning against Pump.fun on September 25, stating the Solana-based token launcher operates without proper registration or authorization to solicit investors in the province.
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Payward Builds Unified Crypto-Equities Infrastructure With $2.65B in Acquisitions
Payward, Kraken's parent company, is transforming itself into financial infrastructure through $2.65 billion in acquisitions and major investments from Nasdaq and Deutsche Börse, aiming to bridge crypto and traditional equity markets—but regulatory and integration risks remain steep.
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NG.CASH raises $15M from Blockchain Capital for Brazil crypto expansion
NG.CASH, a São Paulo-based fintech serving 10 million users, raised $15 million led by Blockchain Capital to scale consumer credit and pursue digital asset licensing in Brazil, bringing total funding to over $65 million since 2021.
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Crypto industry deploys $206 million to reshape 2026 midterm races
Crypto corporations have become the largest disclosed corporate donor sector in the 2026 midterms, channeling $206 million through super PACs and hybrid PACs as of Q2, according to Public Citizen's FEC analysis. Fairshake leads the network with $137.9 million in receipts and $108.3 million in cash reserves.
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World Money Super App Launches With Self-Custodial Wallet Across 150+ Countries
World Money, a financial super app co-founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania, launched on September 17 with self-custodial wallet features, stablecoin support, and yield-earning tools across 150+ countries.
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AUSTRAC cancels 45 crypto and remittance registrations in regulatory sweep
Australia's financial regulator AUSTRAC canceled, suspended, or refused renewal of 45 remittance dealer and virtual asset service provider registrations over 12 months, citing dormancy, insolvency, and money-laundering risks.
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BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as regulatory pressure reshapes crypto derivatives
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives exchange, will cease operations permanently on September 23, 2026, after 11 years of trading. HDR Global Trading Limited announced the closure on July 23, citing strategic reasons amid regulatory pressures and competition.
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Robinhood slides 4% despite earnings beat as crypto revenue cools
Robinhood reported record revenue of $1.31 billion and beat earnings expectations, but shares fell 4% after-hours as crypto trading revenue declined 38% year-over-year to $100 million, though gains in options, equities and prediction markets offset the slowdown.
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Eintracht Frankfurt's €4.5M transfer exposes crypto's gap in football mechanics
Eintracht Frankfurt paid €4.5 million for Brazilian defender Otávio from Estrela Amadora—triple his market value—yet no tokens, smart contracts, or crypto involvement touched the deal, exposing blockchain's continued irrelevance to football's core business.
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Fan Tokens Unmoved as World Cup Transfers Hit Billions
Hundreds of football transfers worth billions closed during the 2026 World Cup, but crypto fan tokens showed no meaningful trading volume spikes or price movement tied to roster changes.
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UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry Into Crypto Banking Access Barriers
A cross-party parliamentary group is investigating why UK banks block accounts and restrict payments for crypto firms, examining whether the barriers are holding back the sector's growth and regulatory compliance.
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Google DeepMind, Isomorphic Labs launch bioresilience AI amid DeSci funding gap
Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs announced a joint bioresilience initiative combining AI to defend against biological threats, signaling a widening resource gap between centralized AI-driven biotech and decentralized science efforts in crypto.
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2026 World Cup records highest goals-per-game rate since 1970
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has averaged 2.9 goals per match across its first 100 games, marking the most goal-rich tournament since 1970. Simultaneously, crypto integration through Kraken, Avalanche blockchain tokens, and fan token platforms is reshaping how fans engage with the sport.
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FIFA examines 64-team World Cup expansion; crypto platforms eye betting upside
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to examine expanding the World Cup to 64 teams for 2030, a shift that could boost crypto prediction markets and fan token activity. Kraken has already signed on as an official crypto exchange supporter for 2026.
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Coinbase, Bitget debut as first crypto sponsors at EWC 2026 Paris
Coinbase and Bitget have become the first crypto sponsors in Esports World Cup history, marking a shift enabled by France's updated digital asset advertising rules. EWC 2026 runs through August with a $75 million prize pool.
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CLARITY Act stalls as ethics fight over Trump memecoin splits support
The CLARITY Act's path to passage is splitting: law enforcement opposition moved to neutral ground this week, but Senator Gillibrand's push to bar officials from issuing digital assets has become Democrats' condition for voting yes.
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Crypto hacks hit record 207 in H1 2026, but smart contracts aren't the main target
The first half of 2026 saw 207 separate crypto hacks—the most in any six-month period—yet total losses fell to $972 million, less than half of H1 2025's $2.3 billion, as attackers increasingly target infrastructure and operational systems rather than smart-contract code.
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Mbappé's World Cup Goal Reignites Crypto Hype, But No Official Token Exists
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh career World Cup goal in France's Round of 16 match on July 4, sparking renewed interest in crypto assets bearing his name—despite no official token. Unaffiliated meme coins and his equity stake in Sorare's NFT platform highlight the volatile intersection of sports and digital assets.
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Kraken becomes FIFA's first official crypto exchange partner
Kraken secured the first-ever crypto exchange partnership with FIFA ahead of England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup comeback against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a milestone for cryptocurrency's presence in global sports.
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Xapo Bank: Gibraltar-Regulated Bitcoin Custody and USD Banking
Xapo Bank, a members-only Gibraltar-regulated institution, combines Bitcoin custody with USD banking, debit card access, and yield products for high-net-worth and Bitcoin-native users seeking cross-border financial services.
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Robinhood Chain launches on Arbitrum for tokenized assets and DeFi
Robinhood officially launched the public mainnet for Robinhood Chain, a layer-2 blockchain built on Arbitrum, and rolled out new crypto products including decentralized lending and AI-powered trading tools.
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Cape Verde's World Cup upset fuels crypto prediction market surge
Cape Verde, a nation of 500,000 people, advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever and now faces Argentina on July 3. The historic match has driven millions in bets through crypto prediction platforms like Polymarket, raising questions about regulatory oversight as FIFA partners with Kraken.
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Messi's World Cup presence drives fan token volatility amid crypto speculation
Lionel Messi's continued participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combined with his ambassador roles at Socios.com and Sorare, has intensified trading activity in fan tokens and digital collectibles. The highly speculative assets remain vulnerable to sharp drawdowns tied to tournament results or player performance.
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De Bruyne's World Cup Goal Highlights Crypto's Grip on Sports Stars
Kevin De Bruyne scored in Belgium's 3-0 World Cup victory over New Zealand, but his deeper ties to crypto—from Phemex ambassador deals to NFT cards and meme tokens—reveal how digital assets now intersect with elite athletics, though market reaction was muted.