Author: Simran Mishra

Kraken Eyes 2026 IPO While Expanding into Derivatives and Retail Trading Tools Through Deutsche Börse Partnership Crypto exchange Kraken has decided to move ahead with its Kraken IPO in the United States. The company has quietly filed papers with the SEC filing process. Co-CEO Arjun Sethi shared this update at an event in Washington, DC. Kraken had already filed draft documents in November 2025. At that time, the company did not fix any date for listing. Now, it looks ready to try again, with a possible plan to go public later in 2026. Kraken IPO Plans Restart in 2026 Earlier…

Visa and Zodia Custody Join Stripe Tempo Blockchain to Boost Machine Payments & Stablecoin Payments with AI Systems: Big Step for Future Payments Global payments company Visa and crypto firm Zodia Custody have joined the Stripe Tempo blockchain as validators. This step supports the growth of machine payments and stablecoin payments. The Stripe Tempo blockchain comes from Stripe with support from Paradigm. The network focuses on agentic commerce. This means AI systems and devices can send and receive payments on their own. Visa and Zodia Custody Join as Validators Visa built and runs its validator node in-house. The company worked…

CBI Calls Ayush Varshney ‘Technical Mastermind’ in GainBitcoin Scam, Granted Bail as Probe Widens A big update has come in one of India’s largest crypto fraud cases. Ayush Varshney, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, faced arrest at Mumbai airport in March 2026. Officials said he tried to leave the country during the ongoing GainBitcoin scam probe. The Central Bureau of Investigation handled the arrest. The agency linked Varshney to the GainBitcoin scam, which caused losses of about $2.1 billion. Investigators called him the “technical mastermind” of the operation. They said he helped build the platform’s system and tools. GainBitcoin…

South Korea Suspends Coinone for 3 Months, Blocks New Users After 10K+ Illegal Transactions Found South Korea’s crypto crackdown is getting stronger as regulators take action against Coinone. The country’s third-largest crypto exchange now faces a $3.5 million penalty and service restrictions. Authorities want better safety and transparency in the crypto market. The Financial Intelligence Unit found several AML violations at Coinone. Reports say the exchange failed to properly verify user identities in about 70,000 cases. This raised serious concerns about illegal activities on the platform. AML Violations Raise Major Concerns The probe also found that Coinone worked with foreign…

Delhi High Court Says Crypto Firms aren’t ‘State’, Rejects CBI Probe in BitBNS Case, Urges Legal Route The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition that asked for a CBI investigation into crypto exchange BitBNS. The court said there was not enough proof to support such a probe. The case came after some users raised concerns about money issues on the platform. The petitioner claimed financial losses and problems with withdrawals. The plea asked the court to order a detailed investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The court did not agree with the request. It clearly said that no…

US Senate Restarts CLARITY Act Talks to Make Crypto Regulation Simple and Clear: Big Step for Digital Assets and Institutional Investment Growth. The US Senate has started discussing the CLARITY Act again after a short break. This bill is important because it can set clear crypto regulation and make rules easy for digital assets. The CLARITY Act already passed in the House in July 2025. But the Senate delayed it earlier due to confusion over stablecoin rules and DeFi control. Now, leaders are trying again to move the bill forward. Why the CLARITY Act Matters Now The main aim of…

Rs. 800 Crore Crypto Scam Busted in India: Fake Apps Showed Profits and Trapped Investors – Mastermind Arrested, Stay Careful with Online Investments A huge Rs. 800 crore crypto scam has been exposed in India. The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force uncovered a big cyber fraud network that cheated people in many states. Police arrested the main accused, Jatindra Ram, from Saharanpur. The accused ran a crypto investment fraud using fake trading apps and fake companies. He created a wide network in cities like Noida, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Faridabad. The group used social media, meetings, and messaging apps to reach…

ECB Warns Bank-Crypto Risks as EU Weighs ESMA Control, Smaller Nations Fear Loss of Regulatory Power The European Central Bank has supported a new plan to change how ECB crypto supervision works in the European Union. The plan wants one central authority to handle crypto oversight instead of different national regulators. The European Commission has proposed this change. It plans to give more power to the European Securities and Markets Authority. This body will supervise big crypto firms that work across many EU countries. These include major trading platforms and crypto service providers in the EU crypto market. Push for…

Dubai Makes Crypto Rules Simple! VARA Explains Clear Token Issuance Rules for Stablecoins and RWA Tokens with Better Safety and Transparency Dubai has made its crypto rules simple and clear with a new update from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, known as VARA. The guidance explains how companies should create and launch tokens, especially stablecoins and real world asset tokens, called RWA tokens. This update does not add new laws. It explains the current rules in a better and simpler way. Many companies earlier found the rules confusing, but now the process looks more clear and easy to follow. This…

South Korea Enforces Full ID Checks on All Crypto Transfers, Introduces Real-Time Monitoring and Targets Offshore Exchanges South Korea crypto regulations are entering a stricter phase as authorities push new rules to control digital asset transfers. The Financial Intelligence Unit is leading this move with a focus on transparency and risk reduction. The proposal signals a major shift toward financial system level control in the crypto market. The new crypto transfer rules target both low risk and high risk transactions. Transfers above 10 million won will face strict reporting requirements. Authorities will allow such transfers only when sender and receiver…