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CFTC Seeks Comment on Retail Digital Asset Trading Framework, Proposes New "Crypto Asset Market" Exchange Category
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X stating that, with the Clarity Act stalled, regulators are crafting digital asset market rules on their own under existing authority. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sought comment on a retail digital asset trading framework, including the addition of a new "crypto asset market" exchange category, with the comment period closing on December 14; the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's comment window for its proposed Regulation Crypto Assets will close on October 20. Regulators are moving faster than Congress on rulemaking, but the rules may face court challenges or be revoked by future commissions; a durable regulatory framework still requires legislation.
3iQ receives in-principle approval for Category 4 license from Abu Dhabi ADGM
According to PRNewswire, 3iQ’s UAE entity, 3iQ Middle East Ltd, has received in-principle approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for a Class 4 license, marking a significant step toward establishing its regulated business locally. 3iQ stated that this approval is part of its strategy to expand its regulatory footprint across major global digital asset markets. Prior to this, 3iQ formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based digital asset investment manager Further and introduced the 3iQ Managed Account Platform (QMAP) to provide institutional investors with access to digital asset investments. The platform has already attracted $100 million in sovereign-related seed capital.
CFTC Proposes Federal Regulatory Framework for Retail Crypto Leveraged Trading, Plans to Create New "Crypto Asset Market" Category
Odaily reports: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday initiated a rulemaking process aimed at establishing a unified federal regulatory framework for leveraged and margin spot trading of crypto assets for retail customers.The CFTC is considering establishing a new "Crypto Asset Market" registration category through two sets of rules: Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM. Qualifying crypto trading platforms would be able to offer leveraged and margin spot trading to retail users under CFTC oversight, subject to unified federal regulatory standards.This framework would provide an alternative compliance pathway for crypto exchanges currently operating under state-level licenses. However, the CFTC has made clear that without congressional authorization, the regulator cannot force all crypto asset trading onto CFTC-registered platforms.CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that this move is an important step toward continuing to make the United States the "crypto capital of the world," and said American investors need clearer rules, regulatory certainty, and consumer protection.Overall, the CFTC is attempting to use its existing authority to first establish a federal framework for retail crypto leveraged trading, rather than waiting for Congress to pass comprehensive market structure legislation. If ultimately implemented, U.S. crypto exchanges could for the first time gain a nationally unified regulatory pathway for retail leveraged spot trading, though the CFTC's mandatory jurisdiction over the entire crypto spot market still depends on congressional legislation.
ESMA Proposes Recommendations on MiCA Revisions: Plans to Introduce New DeFi Entry Regulatory Category and Strengthen Stablecoin Regulation
ESMA has submitted to the European Commission a proposal to amend MiCA, which would establish a new category of regulated crypto services for entities providing access points to DeFi protocols, while strengthening regulatory requirements for staking, crypto lending, and services related to non-compliant stablecoins.
Matrixport Technologies Receives VASP Registration Approval from the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission
BIT announced Matrixport Technologies Ltd has officially obtained approval from the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC) for a Category II Investment Business License (Arranging Deals in Investments) under the Securities and Investment Business Act (SIBA), as well as VASP registration under the Virtual Asset Service Provider Act (VASP Act).
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Releases Token Issuance Guidelines, Clarifying Regulatory Frameworks for Stablecoins and RWAs
According to Cointelegraph, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) released its Virtual Asset Issuance Guidance on Thursday, establishing clear requirements for the structural design, disclosure, and distribution of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The guidance categorizes token issuances into three pathways: Category 1 covers fiat- and asset-backed virtual assets; Category 2 requires distribution through licensed intermediaries, which are responsible for conducting due diligence and ongoing compliance verification; and Category 3 comprises functionally limited exempt virtual assets. Ruben Bombardi, VARA’s General Counsel, stated that the framework enhances transparency through whitepapers and independent risk disclosure statements, providing issuers with “greater regulatory certainty” and market participants with a “single, dedicated reference point.” This guidance serves as an interpretive document clarifying VARA’s existing Virtual Asset Issuance Rules Handbook—not as newly enacted legislation.
Russia mandates miners to connect to "Category IV reliability" power grids, subjecting them to arbitrary power outages.
According to Bits.Media, the Russian Ministry of Energy has issued new regulations requiring all cryptocurrency mining facilities to connect to the grid solely under the "Class IV reliability" consumer category, meaning authorities can cut off power to miners at any time without prior notice. This category was established by the government in February this year, allowing miners to connect to the grid in regions that have declared energy shortages and explicitly prohibited mining, though they must accept the risk of immediate disconnection. The Ministry of Energy stated that the measure aims to optimize the utilization of existing energy infrastructure while ensuring an uninterrupted power supply for residents. Prior to this, the Russian Anti-Monopoly Service had already proposed banning energy companies from participating in cryptocurrency mining and from providing facilities and power resources to mining operators.
Category Labs Increases MON Public Market Token Buyback Authorization to $80 Million and Extends It to End of 2026
According to a post by Category Labs, Category Labs has increased the authorized amount for public-market token buybacks from its previous cap to a maximum of $80 million and extended the execution period through the end of 2026. It stated that any buyback may be initiated, suspended, or terminated at its sole discretion, subject to applicable laws and regulations. This update does not constitute a commitment to repurchase any specific number of tokens but reflects its intention to consider buybacks opportunistically based on market conditions.
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Releases Token Issuance Guidelines, Clarifying Regulatory Frameworks for Stablecoins and RWAs
According to Cointelegraph, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) released its Virtual Asset Issuance Guidance on Thursday, establishing clear requirements for the structural design, disclosure, and distribution of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The guidance categorizes token issuances into three pathways: Category 1 covers fiat- and asset-backed virtual assets; Category 2 requires distribution through licensed intermediaries, which are responsible for conducting due diligence and ongoing compliance verification; and Category 3 comprises functionally limited exempt virtual assets. Ruben Bombardi, VARA’s General Counsel, stated that the framework enhances transparency through whitepapers and independent risk disclosure statements, providing issuers with “greater regulatory certainty” and market participants with a “single, dedicated reference point.” This guidance serves as an interpretive document clarifying VARA’s existing Virtual Asset Issuance Rules Handbook—not as newly enacted legislation.
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CFTC Seeks Comment on Retail Digital Asset Trading Framework, Proposes New "Crypto Asset Market" Exchange Category
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X stating that, with the Clarity Act stalled, regulators are crafting digital asset market rules on their own under existing authority. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sought comment on a retail digital asset trading framework, including the addition of a new "crypto asset market" exchange category, with the comment period closing on December 14; the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's comment window for its proposed Regulation Crypto Assets will close on October 20. Regulators are moving faster than Congress on rulemaking, but the rules may face court challenges or be revoked by future commissions; a durable regulatory framework still requires legislation.
3iQ receives in-principle approval for Category 4 license from Abu Dhabi ADGM
According to PRNewswire, 3iQ’s UAE entity, 3iQ Middle East Ltd, has received in-principle approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for a Class 4 license, marking a significant step toward establishing its regulated business locally. 3iQ stated that this approval is part of its strategy to expand its regulatory footprint across major global digital asset markets. Prior to this, 3iQ formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based digital asset investment manager Further and introduced the 3iQ Managed Account Platform (QMAP) to provide institutional investors with access to digital asset investments. The platform has already attracted $100 million in sovereign-related seed capital.
Russia mandates miners to connect to "Category IV reliability" power grids, subjecting them to arbitrary power outages.
According to Bits.Media, the Russian Ministry of Energy has issued new regulations requiring all cryptocurrency mining facilities to connect to the grid solely under the "Class IV reliability" consumer category, meaning authorities can cut off power to miners at any time without prior notice. This category was established by the government in February this year, allowing miners to connect to the grid in regions that have declared energy shortages and explicitly prohibited mining, though they must accept the risk of immediate disconnection. The Ministry of Energy stated that the measure aims to optimize the utilization of existing energy infrastructure while ensuring an uninterrupted power supply for residents. Prior to this, the Russian Anti-Monopoly Service had already proposed banning energy companies from participating in cryptocurrency mining and from providing facilities and power resources to mining operators.
CFTC Proposes Federal Regulatory Framework for Retail Crypto Leveraged Trading, Plans to Create New "Crypto Asset Market" Category
Odaily reports: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday initiated a rulemaking process aimed at establishing a unified federal regulatory framework for leveraged and margin spot trading of crypto assets for retail customers.The CFTC is considering establishing a new "Crypto Asset Market" registration category through two sets of rules: Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM. Qualifying crypto trading platforms would be able to offer leveraged and margin spot trading to retail users under CFTC oversight, subject to unified federal regulatory standards.This framework would provide an alternative compliance pathway for crypto exchanges currently operating under state-level licenses. However, the CFTC has made clear that without congressional authorization, the regulator cannot force all crypto asset trading onto CFTC-registered platforms.CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that this move is an important step toward continuing to make the United States the "crypto capital of the world," and said American investors need clearer rules, regulatory certainty, and consumer protection.Overall, the CFTC is attempting to use its existing authority to first establish a federal framework for retail crypto leveraged trading, rather than waiting for Congress to pass comprehensive market structure legislation. If ultimately implemented, U.S. crypto exchanges could for the first time gain a nationally unified regulatory pathway for retail leveraged spot trading, though the CFTC's mandatory jurisdiction over the entire crypto spot market still depends on congressional legislation.
ESMA Proposes Recommendations on MiCA Revisions: Plans to Introduce New DeFi Entry Regulatory Category and Strengthen Stablecoin Regulation
ESMA has submitted to the European Commission a proposal to amend MiCA, which would establish a new category of regulated crypto services for entities providing access points to DeFi protocols, while strengthening regulatory requirements for staking, crypto lending, and services related to non-compliant stablecoins.
"Binance Life" Ranked No. 1 in the "Science & Humanities" Category on the June Hong Kong Commercial Press Bestseller List
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao posted text and images stating that "Binance Life" ranked No. 1 in the "Science & Humanities" category on the Hong Kong Commercial Press Bestseller List for June 2026.