Regulators Advance Phased Framework for Global Exchanges Entering Pakistan Pakistan has taken a major step toward establishing a regulated digital-asset ecosystem by granting no-objection certificates (NOCs) to Binance and HTX, allowing the exchanges to begin the process of securing local crypto licenses. The approval, issued by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), marks a significant expansion of the country’s phased regulatory rollout. In its announcement, PVARA emphasized that the clearances are intended to align the licensing regime with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, highlighting strong governance, AML, and CFT compliance as core requirements for service providers. With the…
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Dogecoin continues to trade in a narrow range as it approaches a key support zone, with price action showing hesitation despite steady volume. Recent market behavior reflects a cautious tone across risk assets, even as expectations of monetary easing fail to deliver a broad rally. Dogecoin oscillates near $0.1400, hovering just above a well-defined demand region. This zone, marked by repeated reactions over recent sessions, highlights a structurally important area where buyers have historically defended price. The market also highlight several Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (ChoCH) signals, suggesting a market still searching for directional conviction. The…
Phantom Expands Features With Integrated, Regulated Prediction Markets Phantom has introduced a major upgrade to its web3 wallet by integrating Kalshi’s regulated prediction markets, enabling users to access and trade event-based positions directly within the app. The new feature, Phantom Prediction Markets, is designed to make participating in real-world event markets as seamless as standard crypto transactions. Through this integration, users can purchase tokenized positions linked to Kalshi markets using Solana (SOL) or Phantom’s CASH stablecoin eliminating the need to move assets across platforms or create separate accounts. The wallet now displays real time odds, live price feeds, settlement alerts,…
Ark Invest Increases Exposure to Robinhood and Bitcoin ETF In a strategic move aligned with its ongoing portfolio rebalancing, Ark Invest expanded its position in Robinhood and increased its allocation to its own Bitcoin ETF as market volatility continued to influence trading dynamics. Ark Invest purchased 124,427 additional Robinhood shares, valued at roughly $15.4 million, after the stock slipped more than 9% on Thursday. The majority of the shares 96,048 were added to the Ark Innovation ETF, while the remaining 28,379 shares were allocated to the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF. Robinhood now ranks as the seventh-largest holding in both…
PayPal’s stablecoin adoption could expand as creators gain new payment options YouTube has reportedly rolled out support for PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin as a payout option for creators in the United States. The move allows eligible creators to receive earnings via PYUSD highlighting growing mainstream adoption of stablecoins in digital content monetization. The feature, confirmed by PayPal’s head of crypto May Zabaneh integrates seamlessly with YouTube’s existing payment infrastructure, allowing creators to accept stablecoin payouts without handling crypto directly. PYUSD, launched in mid-2023, has seen rapid growth in market capitalization, rising from around $500 million in January 2025 to $3.9 billion…
New API endpoints point to Binance preparing stock-linked perpetual futures, reflecting a broader industry push toward tokenized equities. Binance appears to be preparing a major expansion into tokenized stock derivatives, quietly updating its API to support features associated with traditional-style trading sessions and perpetual futures tied to equities. The move comes as global exchanges and crypto platforms accelerate efforts to bring regulated stock markets onto blockchain rails. On Thursday, Binance added three new API endpoints, including one that lets users sign a “TradFi-Perps agreement contract.” Two additional endpoints allow users to check one-week trading session schedules and current session status,…
Global Bullion Strength Pushes Market Toward New Highs Gold extended its impressive upward trend as international bullion markets recorded a modest yet impactful $5 increase, lifting the price of the metal to $4,337 per ounce. The latest movement places gold inches away from setting a fresh all-time high, underscoring sustained demand amid global economic uncertainty. Market reflects a well defined bullish structure, with consistent Break of Structure (BOS) signals supporting the upward trajectory since mid-2025. A notable expansion phase has pushed prices firmly above multiple demand zones, where buyers previously stepped in with conviction. This orderly climb suggests that the…
Removal of outdated rules offers exchanges room for innovation in margin trading and derivatives The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn its 2020 guidance on the “actual delivery” of crypto, a move welcomed by industry stakeholders for providing greater operational flexibility. The decision aligns with broader efforts to modernize regulatory approaches for digital assets and reduce barriers for crypto exchanges. Originally finalized in March 2020, the guidance defined when crypto was considered delivered in a commodity transaction. Exchanges previously faced restrictions on margin or leveraged trading unless actual delivery occurred within 28 days. By scrapping the outdated guidance…
South Korean investigators flag delays as exchanges face scrutiny on cross-border cooperation The recent Upbit hack, which resulted in unauthorized withdrawals of roughly $36 million in Solana-based assets, has intensified scrutiny on how major global exchanges handle emergency freeze requests from foreign law enforcement. Reports indicate that Binance froze only a fraction of the funds identified by South Korean authorities, prompting renewed debate over industry-wide standards for incident response. South Korean broadcaster KBS reported that investigators asked Binance to freeze 470 million won (about $370,000) in SOL connected to the hack, but the exchange ultimately locked just $55,000 around 17%…
Initiative aims to support national digital-asset modernization and wholesale financial innovation Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia and Capital A the parent company of AirAsia, have signed a letter of intent to develop and test a ringgit-pegged stablecoin under Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The collaboration marks Capital A’s first entry into regulated digital-asset development and reflects Malaysia’s broader push to modernize its financial infrastructure. Under the plan, Standard Chartered Malaysia will act as the issuer of the ringgit-backed stablecoin, while Capital A and its ecosystem partners will design and pilot wholesale use cases rather than targeting retail consumers. The initiative leverages…