Kraken’s Parent Company Plans to Lead as CFTC-Regulated

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has announced its intention to become the first CFTC-regulated deployer on HIP-3 markets, as highlighted in a widely shared post by @HyperliquidX. This move represents a significant step in Kraken’s regulatory strategy, potentially setting a precedent for other exchanges. As the compliance landscape evolves, market participants will be keenly […]

OCC Urges Community Banks to Issue Stablecoins

The OCC is encouraging community banks to apply as permitted stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act as federal licensing requirements take effect on Jan. 18, 2027. TLDR The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is urging community banks to apply as permitted stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Issuers must comply with the […]

Ripple Opens 24/7 Returns Feature to Eligible Corporate Treasury Clients

TL;DR: Ripple unveiled additional Ripple Treasury capabilities at Swell 2026 on October 26, presenting a platform intended to connect cash forecasting, reconciliation, liquidity decisions and payments across conventional and digital rails. The decisive proof will be how smoothly the orchestration system links approved decisions to executed payments, and how 24/7 Returns discloses risks, eligibility and […]