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04/22/2026 09:46 PM Thailand SEC Proposes New Rules to Expand Crypto Futures Access
TLDR Thailand SEC has proposed new rules to allow digital asset firms to apply for derivatives licenses within existing entities. The proposal removes the requirement for crypto firms to establish separate companies for derivatives operations. The regulator aims to expand access to crypto futures while strengthening oversight and compliance standards. The consultation period will remain [...]
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04/22/2026 09:27 PM U.S. Banks Seek Delay in GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
TLDR U.S. banking groups asked the Treasury Department to extend comment periods on GENIUS Act stablecoin rule proposals. The associations requested at least 60 additional days after the OCC finalizes its supervisory framework. Bankers said the related rule proposals depend directly on the OCC’s final approach. The letter addressed rulemaking efforts at OFAC, FinCEN, and [...]
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04/22/2026 09:12 PM Bitwise CIO Backs Avalanche With New AVAX ETF Launch
TLDR Bitwise launched a new Avalanche-focused fund on April 15 to expand its crypto product lineup. CIO Matt Hougan said Avalanche offers differentiated exposure within the Layer 1 blockchain market. Hougan explained that Avalanche allows institutions to launch customizable blockchains with their own rules and validators. He linked the AVAX ETF thesis to long-term growth [...]
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04/22/2026 08:59 PM Kalshi Selects Pyth for New Commodities Hub Markets
TLDR Kalshi has selected Pyth Network as the official data provider for its new Commodities Hub. The Commodities Hub offers binary markets tied to gold, oil, lithium, and soybeans. Pyth will act as the resolution source by supplying real-time institutional price feeds. Kalshi’s most liquid oil contract uses ICE data to verify market outcomes. Polymarket [...]
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04/22/2026 08:48 PM SoFi Bank Adds XRP Deposits to Regulated Crypto Platform
TLDR SoFi Bank now allows customers to deposit XRP through its regulated crypto platform. Ripple stated that broader access supports long-term growth and strengthens XRP utility. SoFi operates under a nationally chartered bank regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The platform charges a flat 1% fee on every crypto trade executed [...]
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04/22/2026 08:19 PM Sberbank Awaits Law to Begin Crypto Exchange Trading
TLDR Sberbank confirmed it will launch crypto trading services after Russia enacts digital asset regulation and exchange trading begins. Ruslan Vesterovsky said the bank stands ready to provide access once the legal framework takes effect. The Bank of Russia continues to classify cryptocurrencies as high-risk instruments under its policy framework. The central bank’s December 2025 [...]
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04/22/2026 08:11 PM Cardano Launches Visa Debit Card With 8% Cryptoback
TLDR Cardano has launched a physical Visa debit card that allows users to spend ADA and over 680 digital assets worldwide. The Cardano Card operates on the Visa network and supports payments at millions of merchants globally. Users can earn up to 8% Cryptoback rewards on eligible purchases made with the card. The card offers [...]
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04/22/2026 07:59 PM MSTR Stock Leads Crypto Rally Stocks on Bitcoin Surge
TLDR MSTR stock climbed about 9.4% as Bitcoin reached an 11-week high near $78,259. Bitcoin’s rally lifted Coinbase and Robinhood shares during early trading. The S&P 500 also gained about 0.7% as risk appetite improved. Strategy has risen roughly 33% since the start of the Iran conflict. The company holds around 815,000 bitcoins, making it [...]
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04/22/2026 07:42 PM IO Global Files Reduced Cardano Treasury Plan for 2026
TLDR IO Global submitted nine treasury proposals for 2026 to support Cardano’s Leios scaling roadmap. The company requested just under 50% of the funding it sought last year. Voting on the Cardano treasury proposals will remain open until May 24. Leios is expected to enter testnet in June with a mainnet launch planned by late [...]
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04/22/2026 07:34 PM Binance.US Slashes Fees Across All Crypto Listings
TLDR Binance.US reduced spot trading fees to 0% maker and 0.02% taker across all listed cryptocurrencies. The new pricing structure applies to both low-volume and high-volume traders without tier requirements. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gregory said American crypto traders have been paying too much for too long. The exchange previously offered zero fees on select [...]
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