5+ min ago (494+ words) The company will acquire end-to-end payments infrastructure, positioning it to become an on-chain payments giant Exodus Movement, a leading self-custodial cryptocurrency platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire W3C Corp, the parent entity of Monavate Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Monavate) and Baanx.com Ltd. and... The company will acquire end-to-end payments infrastructure, positioning it to become an on-chain payments giant Exodus Movement, a leading self-custodial cryptocurrency platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire W3C Corp, the parent entity of Monavate Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Monavate) and Baanx.com Ltd. and Baanx US Corp ("Baanx), two established providers of card and payments infrastructure serving fintech, crypto, and enterprise clients. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. Upon the closing of the acquisition, Exodus plans to enter the arena of on-chain payments…...

6+ min ago (682+ words) November 25, 2025 By Crypto Reporter PR Pepe coin (PEPE) has cracked below major support levels, triggering real concern among traders who watched it dominate earlier meme cycles. A fresh drop of about 12% in a single session, a rising sell wall and fading momentum now raise the possibility that the token's bear phase has stalled. With technicals weakening, liquidity is moving toward undervalued meme projects that combine culture with actual utility. Pepenode ($PEPENODE), now priced near $0.0011592 with more than $2.1M raised and staking rewards around 590%, is quickly emerging as that alternative. The contrast between a faltering giant and a fast growing presale is precisely why traders are rotating. A scan of major indicators shows a trend suffering on multiple fronts. The 50 day moving average has crossed below the 200 day moving average, forming the widely watched "death cross, a pattern that often signals downtrend…...

7+ min ago (74+ words) On November 18, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Interpretive Letter No. 1186 (the OCC Letter) confirming that national banks may, as an activity incidental to the business of banking, (1) hold crypto assets on its balance sheet in amounts necessary to pay blockchain network fees associated with otherwise permissible activities and (2) hold crypto assets to conduct testing of otherwise permissible crypto asset platforms....By: King & Spalding...

11+ min ago (888+ words) A former lawyer for Coinbase, Khurram Dara, has thrown his hat in the race for New York attorney general. But incumbent Letitia James has a strong foothold, and a Republican hasn't won in 30 years. A former policy lawyer at crypto exchange Coinbase is running for attorney general of New York. His bid to represent the crypto industry's interests runs against a strong Democratic bias and concerns over industry influence in policymaking. Khurram Dara, who also worked as a regulatory and policy principal at Bain Capital Crypto, announced his campaign on Nov. 21. In a video accompanying his post on X, Dara said he wants to stop the supposed "lawfare" that current Attorney General (AG) Letitia James is waging against the crypto industry. Dara said that the reportedly unfair treatment of the industry drives up costs for New Yorkers. New York City…...

13+ min ago (258+ words) On November 17, 2025, the SEC's Division of Examinations released its 2026 Examination Priorities (Priorities)." Despite a shift in tone at the top under Chair Atkins, the Priorities indicate that the Division will continue to examine many longstanding areas of concern." The Division identified several key areas relevant to investment advisers including: The Priorities also highlight business models that may raise conflicts of interest, including: As expected, the Priorities highlight retail investors as a key focus." The Division will pay particular attention to whether advisers meet their fiduciary obligations in retail-facing business lines." Given the growing retailization of alternative assets, this focus may reach more advisers than might initially appear. Finally, the Division reiterates that every examination will assess the effectiveness of advisers' compliance programs in core areas: marketing, valuation, trading, portfolio management, disclosure and filings, and custody, as well as an analysis…...

14+ min ago (243+ words) Quick Take: The staff of the SEC Division of Examinations (Staff) recently released its 2026 examination priorities. As in prior years, the Staff emphasized examinations centered on core obligations relating to compliance programs, governance practices, fiduciary duties, and accurate disclosures to investors." In its release, the Staff identified a broad range of examination priorities, which covered various market participants. The Staff will prioritize multiple focus areas specific to registered investment companies (funds). As in previous years, the Staff will continue its perennial focus on compliance programs, governance practices, disclosures to investors and accuracy of reporting to the SEC. This year, the Staff will evaluate: The Staff will also continue to monitor developing areas of interest, including: The Staff will also continue to prioritize examinations of funds that have never been examined or have not been examined in a number of years....

15+ min ago (228+ words) By working with Zerohash, tZERO helps investors fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. tZero Group, Inc., a blockchain and tokenization infrastructure provider, now offers crypto funding via tZero's platform integration with Zerohash, a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure provider, officials say. "The addition of crypto deposit funding complements tZero's broader Tokenize + Trade + Connect ecosystem, which provides compliant digital rails for issuers, investors, and institutions across the lifecycle of tokenized and traditional securities," according to the announcement. "Zerohash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC are licensed to engage in virtual currency business activities by the New York State Department of Financial Services," officials add. The crypto funding launch "marks a key milestone " following the company's October partnership announcement with Zerohash," officials say. The new capability "allows investors to fund their brokerage accounts using supported stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, which are seamlessly…...

15+ min ago (717+ words) November 25, 2025 By Crypto Reporter PR Mono Protocol is gaining momentum in the crypto presale space, drawing attention with a powerful start and a Black Friday offer that doubles every purchase. Interest continues to climb as cryptocurrency presales attract users seeking reliable, secure, and transparent launches. Mono Protocol unlocks a 100% allocation bonus throughout Black Friday Week, giving early supporters a meaningful reason to join before TGE. This comes at a time when many search for the next potential big presale crypto with proven fundamentals, real technology, and clear value. As the presale ICO expands, users explore its features, audits, and core strengths that set it apart in the crypto presale list. Mono Protocol completed a full smart contract audit by CertiK, known globally for blockchain security assessments. The approval places Mono among top presale crypto projects that prioritize user protection and…...

16+ min ago (213+ words) KuCoin's AUSTRAC registration enhances regulatory compliance, expanding crypto accessibility and fostering trust in Australia's digital currency market. The post KuCoin secures AUSTRAC registration to operate as crypto exchange in Australia appeared first on Crypto Briefing. KuCoin secures AUSTRAC registration to operate as crypto exchange in Australia KuCoin will expand fiat-to-digital asset options as new regulations boost consumer protections in the Australian market. - KuCoin has secured registration from AUSTRAC to operate legally as a digital currency exchange in Australia. - The registration enables KuCoin to offer fiat on-ramps and advanced crypto services under Australia's regulatory framework. KuCoin secured registration with AUSTRAC, Australia's financial intelligence and regulatory agency, through its own Australian subsidiary, enabling the platform to legally operate digital currency exchange services in the country. The registration allows KuCoin to introduce fiat on-ramps and expand crypto services for Australian users under local…...

16+ min ago (689+ words) On November 17, 2025, the Division of Examinations (Division) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) released its 2026 Examination Priorities (Priorities). These are the first exam priorities issued under Chairman Paul Atkins, although senior Division leadership remains largely intact from 2025......By: Snell & Wilmer SEC Exams Division Announces 2026 Exam Priorities On November 17, 2025, the Division of Examinations (Division) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) released its 2026 Examination Priorities (Priorities). These are the first exam priorities issued under Chairman Paul Atkins, although senior Division leadership remains largely intact from 2025. The document frames the Division's anticipated workflow against a backdrop of resource/workforce constraints and articulates an "operational effectiveness" approach to promote consistency across the Commission's national examination program. In broad strokes, the Priorities are consistent with past years, confirming the Division will maintain its focus on the protection of retail…...