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ESMA urges MiCA rewrite for DeFi, staking and influencer ads
The EU markets regulator wants stricter crypto marketing rules, powers to block fraudulent websites and freeze assets, and a new licensed service for DeFi access.
ESMA
FCA opens crypto authorisation gateway with 2027 deadlines
UK crypto firms can now apply to be regulated, with applications due by 28 February 2027 before the regime starts on 25 October 2027.
UK FCA
Crypto Market Watch, September 30, 2026: Bitcoin at $85,429, up 1.3% in 24 hours
Prices and market caps for the 10 largest cryptocurrencies as of September 30, 2026, 12:57 UTC.
CoinGecko
Hong Kong prices HK$20 billion digital green bond with tokenised deposits
The HKSAR Government said its fourth tokenised bond sale is the world's largest digital bond issuance and the first to settle an HKD tranche using tokenised deposits.
Hong Kong SAR Government
Crypto Market Watch, September 28, 2026: Bitcoin at $83,554, down 1.5% in 24 hours
Prices and market caps for the 10 largest cryptocurrencies as of September 28, 2026, 12:57 UTC.
CoinGecko
Crypto Market Watch, September 27, 2026: Bitcoin at $84,146, down 0.3% in 24 hours
Prices and market caps for the 10 largest cryptocurrencies as of September 28, 2026, 01:07 UTC.
CoinGecko
Crypto Market Watch, September 27, 2026: Bitcoin at $84,757, up 0.6% in 24 hours
Prices and market caps for the 10 largest cryptocurrencies as of September 28, 2026, 00:29 UTC.
CoinGecko
Crypto Market Watch, September 27, 2026: Bitcoin at $84,726, up 0.6% in 24 hours
Prices and market caps for the 10 largest cryptocurrencies as of September 28, 2026, 00:28 UTC.
CoinGecko
Crypto Market Watch, September 26, 2026: Bitcoin at $84,499, up 0.5% in 24 hours
Prices and market caps for the 10 largest cryptocurrencies as of September 27, 2026, 01:57 UTC.
CoinGecko