September wraps up with some major headlines: the CFTC is moving to allow stablecoins in US derivatives markets, Ethereum is preparing for a key upgrade, and regulators worldwide are laying fresh foundations for the future of Web3. We’ve pulled the week’s biggest stories together for you. If you haven’t subscribed ...
Read moreDetailsDubai, UAE, 26th September 2025, Chainwire
Read moreDetailsQuick breakdown: AlphaTON Capital Corp has successfully closed a $71 million financing round to fund its expansion plans and advance its blockchain initiatives. The company also completed its initial purchase of TON tokens, laying a foundation for future development in the TON ecosystem. This financing milestone strengthens AlphaTON\'s market positioning ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown: U.S. regulators are investigating over 200 companies whose stock prices spiked suspiciously before announcing plans to acquire cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are concerned about potential breaches of fair disclosure rules designed to ensure all investors receive material ...
Read moreDetailsBucharest, Romania, 26th September 2025, Chainwire
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Major UK banks, including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Nationwide, and Santander, are piloting tokenised sterling deposits. The project aims to deliver programmable payments, faster settlement, and stronger fraud protection by mid-2026. Tokenised deposits retain the trust of traditional bank money while connecting to digital assets for seamless exchange. ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown DBS will prioritize stablecoin ecosystem development over derivatives trading under Hong Kong’s new Stablecoin Ordinance. Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing framework takes effect with a list of approved issuers expected early next year. DBS sees stablecoins driving cross-border and trade payments, leveraging its regulated digital exchange experience in Singapore. ...
Read moreDetailsNew York, United States of America, 26th September 2025, Chainwire
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown: Circle tests a Refund Protocol on Arc to enable reversible USDC payments for fraud or disputes. Smart contracts allow escrow and on-chain refunds with mutual agreement. Aims to combine fast blockchain settlement with user protection for institutions. Circle is considering a controversial feature that could allow certain payments ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Kraken closed a funding round at a $15 billion valuation, lifting total funding above $527M. The exchange reported $411M in Q2 revenue and $80M in earnings, with strong growth via acquisitions. IPO plans pushed to 2026, but investor confidence remains high despite market uncertainties. Fresh funding boosts Kraken’s ...
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