Ownera and Utila Partner on Institutional Digital Asset Infrastructure
Putting an asset on a blockchain is only one part of making it useful to a financial institution. The institution still needs to reach counterparties, coordinate transactions across different systems and control who can move the assets. A new partnership…
CFTC Seeks Comment on Rules for Retail Crypto Trading and Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission on October 5, 2026 published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, or ANPRM, seeking public comment on its intent to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework of fit-for-purpose rules under section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange…
FCA Opens Authorisation Gateway for Crypto Firms Under New UK Regime
The UK Financial Conduct Authority opened authorisation applications for cryptoasset firms on 30 September 2026, starting the application window for the country’s new cryptoasset regulatory regime. Firms that intend to continue operating in the UK should apply by 28 February…
CFTC Approves Coinbase Clearing as Derivatives Clearing Organization
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the registration of Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organization on September 28, 2026, permitting the company to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures, and swaps. The Order of Registration/download>) was issued…
Coinbase Opens IPO Allocations to U.S. Retail Starting With Oura
Coinbase said on September 21, 2026 that retail traders in the United States can now request allocations in initial public offerings directly through the Coinbase app, with the feature beginning this week with Oura’s IPO. The smart-ring company set an…
FCA Targets Three London Premises Suspected of Illegal Crypto Trading
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it carried out further operations with partners to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading across multiple London locations. Working with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Metropolitan Police Service on 10 September 2026,…
Coinbase Lowers Advanced Trading Fees With Tiers Starting at $10,000
Coinbase on September 16, 2026, announced a simplified and lower fee structure for many active traders on Coinbase Advanced, with the new pricing taking effect the same day, according to the company’s announcement. Volume tiers on the platform now start…
Coinbase Launches Regulated Derivatives for Canadian Traders
Coinbase has launched regulated derivatives contracts for eligible traders in Canada, giving customers in the country access to crypto, commodity and index futures on its platform for the first time. The company announced the launch on September 2, 2026, in…
Coinbase and Webull Expand Crypto Trading and Custody Partnership to Canada
Coinbase and Webull Canada announced on August 31, 2026, an expansion of their partnership that will bring cryptocurrency trading and custody services to Canada, with Coinbase serving as Webull’s crypto infrastructure partner in the country. Under the arrangement, Webull Canada…
