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Coins•6h ago

Why Tron Founder Justin Sun Made a Radical 2012 Decision: “He Invested Everything in Cryptocurrencies!”

Key Highlights: Tron founder Justin Sun characterized his 2012 pivot to cryptocurrency as a personal “system update” toward the digital economy. Sun argued that traditional assets such as real estate and automobiles belong to an outdated economic model because they cannot be directly recognized by machines. Stressing early technology adoption, Sun noted his driving ambition ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

Crypto for Advisors: Digital Assets Outpaced Stocks and Gold in Q3

Key Highlights: Digital assets snapped a three-quarter losing streak in the third quarter of 2026, delivering their strongest performance of the year. The CoinDesk 20 (CD20) advanced 52.7% to 2,447, while Bitcoin rallied 42.7% to reach $83,554. Cryptocurrency returns substantially outperformed traditional financial assets, outpacing the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and gold. Digital Assets Rebound ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

Greece Prepares to Introduce 10% Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency

Key Highlights Greece has published a draft bill proposing a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency investments. The draft legislation includes an annual tax-free threshold of up to €500 ($560) for crypto profits. Scheduled for parliamentary submission in November, the proposed rate is significantly lower than crypto taxes in peer European Union nations like Germany, ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules Fall Short of Legislation, French Hill Says

Key Highlights: Lawmakers face a tight 22-day Senate post-election window to negotiate and pass the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) following an earlier procedural setback. Key sticking points between Democratic and Republican negotiators focus on ethics provisions, illicit finance, consumer protections, and stablecoin regulations. Both the SEC and CFTC are navigating regulatory moves under existing statutory ...

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Coins•Oct 6, 2026

Charles Schwab Executive Says “This Crypto Cycle Is Really Different”

Key Highlights: A Charles Schwab executive stated that the broader cryptocurrency and digital asset sector remains in a structural bull market driven by institutional integration, even amid potential price declines. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has surpassed approximately $50 billion across blockchain networks, decoupling functional smart contract utility from Bitcoin’s historical price cycles. Bitcoin’s market volatility ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Inside the CFTC’s New Rules for Crypto Asset Markets

Key Highlights: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled two regulatory frameworks: Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (Regulation CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (Regulation CAM). Regulation CAM introduces an optional federal licensing framework for crypto exchanges under the Designated Contracts Management (DCM) system, offering a way to bypass state-by-state regulatory regimes and provide retail ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Anchorage Digital Expands USD Accounts and SWIFT Access Through Standard Chartered

Key Highlights Anchorage Digital is expanding its institutional platform to unify fiat banking and digital asset operations, eliminating the need for fragmented service providers. Clients gain access to institutional USD accounts, named virtual accounts with distinct routing details, SWIFT rails, and the Atlas settlement network alongside custody and trading. The initiative deepens Anchorage Digital’s presence ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Russia Mandates Central Bank Registration for Crypto Exchanges

Key Highlights The Central Bank of Russia has implemented new oversight measures, establishing professional qualifications and eligibility standards for board members and senior executives at crypto firms. Operating digital asset companies are not automatically registered; they must submit documentation through an application and verification process launched on October 5. The regulatory rollout does not grant ...

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Coins•Oct 4, 2026

Crypto Spent Years Building New Products; Now the Challenge Is Keeping Users

Key Highlights The cryptocurrency sector faces a pivotal transition from engineering underlying infrastructure to driving actual consumer and institutional adoption. Major digital asset firms, including Coinbase, are shifting focus from complex blockchain mechanics to practical, everyday financial utility. Bridging the gap with mainstream finance requires simplifying user experiences so that the technology operating beneath the ...

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Coins•Oct 4, 2026

Clarity Act Stalls, but Bankers Press Ahead with Crypto Dealmaking

Key Highlights The legislative setback facing the Clarity Act is not expected to halt cryptocurrency mergers and acquisitions, according to industry bankers and investors. M&A activity is anticipated to follow an uneven trajectory, with deals progressing in well-regulated sectors while targets tied to ambiguous token classifications face hurdles. Federal regulators are stepping in with independent ...

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Coins•Oct 3, 2026

Crypto Industry Faces a Sisyphean Struggle

Key Highlights: The defeat of the Clarity Act stalls long-sought comprehensive regulatory oversight for the cryptocurrency market after years of failed legislative attempts dating back to the Token Taxonomy Act of 2018. Legislative progress faces a critical reset ahead of the incoming Congress due to the retirements of key architects, including digital asset subcommittee chair ...

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Coins•Oct 3, 2026

Ripple Ally Network Expands as XRP Asia Debuts with Seoul Banking Showcase

Key Highlights: XRP Asia officially commenced operations on October 3, 2026, marking a major milestone for regional blockchain expansion. The initiative debuted via a live session held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul during the prominent Korea Blockchain Week. The organization’s primary mandate focuses on driving and accelerating adoption of the ledger across regional markets. Strategic ...

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