Kraken has announced the official launch of the Kraken Prop multi-account trading feature on Kraken Desktop. The feature allows users to use a single master account as the trading initiator to synchronously copy the same trade to multiple selected follower accounts. This feature is available for free with Kraken Desktop, with no additional fees.
Read originalThe CFTC released a proposed rule to further define the inclusion scope of the 'swap' definition and clarify the regulatory boundary of event contracts. This proposal does not further define 'security-based swaps', and the CFTC has sought the opinion of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on this proposal.
Read originalThe Bank for International Settlements released Working Paper No. 1385, which compares the total costs of three cross-border payment channels: traditional correspondent banking and SWIFT-based bank transfers, fintech remittance operators such as Wise and Remitly, and stablecoin transfers. The study combines intraday fintech pricing, World Bank remittance data, bank transfer transactions, and crypto market data to construct comparable cost indicators across currencies and remittance sizes, distinguishing between foreign exchange markups and explicit fees.
Read originalKraken Pro has launched the Unified Wallet feature for clients in the European Economic Area (EEA), which combines spot, margin, Earn, and futures account balances into a unified collateral pool that can be used directly for futures trading without manual fund transfers.
Read originalNautilusTrader 2.0.0rc7 was released on October 15 (UTC), removing Python 3.12 support and adding compatibility with Python 3.13 and 3.14. This update adds features such as negative price support for futures, local calendar-based scheduled dispatch, batch order book incremental replay, and CME Globex option candidate IDs, while also including multiple breaking changes to interfaces and configurations.
Read originalBinance has completed the restoration of its spot API documentation. This update only adjusted the formatting of the spot exchange terms of use in the documentation, without modifying the substantive content of the terms. The documentation clearly reminds users that Binance products and services are subject to the product terms of use, and users should carefully read these terms before use.
Read originalDeribit will reduce taker fees for perpetual contracts and futures for VIP4 to VIP7 tier traders on October 19, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with reductions ranging from 0.10 to 0.30 basis points across tiers. The new fees will take effect automatically with no additional action required from traders, and can be viewed in Deribit accounts. The complete fee schedule, VIP eligibility requirements, and applicable conditions can be found on the fees page in the Deribit knowledge base.
Read originalThis research paper, published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), is based on the credit theory of money. Starting from payment as a fundamental monetary behavior, it outlines four core tensions in the operation of the monetary system and proposes that money is essentially an institutional achievement sustained by trust. The paper applies this framework to the analysis of gold, Bitcoin, and stablecoins. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the BIS or its member central banks.
Read originalThe CFTC has released proposed rules for "Regulation of Crypto Asset Trading" and "Regulation of Crypto Asset Markets," clarifying that, except for compliant payment stablecoins as defined by the GENIUS Act, other crypto assets generally meet the definition of commodities under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Read originalKraken Futures has launched a futures challenge with rewards of up to 5 million USDG, running from October 12 to December 10, 2026 (UTC).
Read originalKraken officially launched ZCHF deposit, withdrawal and trading services on October 8, 2026. ZCHF is a decentralized over-collateralized stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc, issued on the Ethereum mainnet and bridged via Chainlink CCIP to multiple public blockchains including Arbitrum and Avalanche. Trading is currently supported only on Kraken's web platform; the app and instant buy features will be enabled once liquidity thresholds are met, and access may be restricted in some regions.
Read originalKraken opened deposits, withdrawals, and spot trading for Sui Dollar (USDsui) on October 5, 2026. Users must deposit tokens to a network supported by Kraken, otherwise assets will be lost.
Read originalKraken opened PNT deposits and trading on October 5, 2026. Users must deposit PNT to a network supported by Kraken, otherwise assets will be lost. PNT is the native token of Pheasant Network, an AI-powered DeFi super app, and is planned for use in fee discounts, protocol fee payments, governance participation, and ecosystem feature access. PNT trading on the Kraken App and instant purchase channels will open once liquidity meets requirements, and regional restrictions may apply.
Read originalKraken has added the AKT/USD margin trading pair, with a maximum leverage of 3x and a limit of 72,000 available for both long and short positions. AKT is the native token of Akash Network, a decentralized open-source cloud computing marketplace that rents out idle computing power through a reverse auction mechanism, often used for GPU-intensive workloads such as AI and machine learning. Margin trading requires holding at least one type of collateral, and additional fees apply to opening, closing, and holding positions, with the risk of loss of principal.
Read originalKraken has launched the Pre-IPO Trading Challenge, open to eligible users, running from 00:00 UTC on October 6, 2026 to 23:59 UTC on November 6, 2026, with a total prize pool of 10,000 USDG.
Read originalKraken is running an Atlassian Williams F1 team driver meet-and-greet sweepstakes from October 5 to 22, 2026, during the US Grand Prix. A total of 6 fans can bring one guest each to meet the drivers in person at Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
Read originalOn October 1, 2026, the SEC released proposed rules and amendments to establish a tailored framework for crypto asset custody by registered investment advisers, registered investment companies, and business development companies. The proposal updates custody rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, allowing self-custody of crypto assets under specific circumstances, while permitting state-chartered trust companies to serve as custodians of crypto assets for clients and regulated funds. The public comment period will open for 60 days after the proposal is formally published in the Federal Register.
Read originalTo align with network infrastructure upgrades, OKX will stop accepting WebSocket port 8443 connections from the public internet environment on October 31, 2026, and will stop accepting connections to this port from the Colo environment on November 16, 2026.
Read originalBlock Scholes has released its Week 40 crypto derivatives market analysis report, noting that against a macro backdrop of rising oil prices, the ongoing U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff, and deepening U.S. Treasury sell-offs, BTC prices have consolidated in the $82,000 to $84,000 range, while spot BTC and ETH ETFs have recorded net capital inflows for over 7 consecutive days.
Read originalOKX will delist DORA, ICX, STORJ, ZEUS, and ELF spot trading pairs in accordance with the OKX Delisting/Hiding Guidelines and user feedback.
Read originalOKX will delist the AEON/USD spot trading pair at 08:00 UTC on September 30, 2026. Users must cancel any orders related to this trading pair before that time, otherwise the system will automatically cancel unfilled orders. OKX will continue to monitor all listed trading pairs and implement delisting or hiding mechanisms when necessary.
Read originalHummingbot v2.17.0 has been officially released. This update includes multiple new features and bug fixes, covering the addition of the kalshi_perpetual connector, optimization of Gateway routing and slippage mechanisms, and fixes for Hyperliquid private key verification and fee calculation issues. This version has been synced to the main branch, and the full changelog can be viewed in the commit history from v2.16.0 to v2.17.0.
Read originalDeribit has launched the next-generation Starbase matching engine supported by Coinbase. Following a large-scale migration, over 90% of order routing traffic has now been switched to the new system.
Read originalBinance updated its API changelog on 2026-09-18, reminding users that SBE 3:2 mode and FIX SBE 1:0 mode will be deprecated on 2026-09-25. Both modes are being retired 6 months after being marked as deprecated per policy, and the production-facing SBE and FIX SBE lifecycle documentation has been updated accordingly.
Read originalBlock Scholes released its Week 38 crypto derivatives market analysis report. The current market prices in a 93% probability of a rate hike at the Fed's next-day meeting, while the probability of the Clarity Act passing by the end of 2026 on Polymarket has dropped to 19%.
Read originalDeribit has launched the largest perpetual contract product expansion in its history, initially rolling out over 90 new USDC-settled contracts covering five major market categories: cryptocurrencies, listed stocks and ETFs, commodities, the COIN50 index, and Anthropic and OpenAI pre-IPO markets.
Read originalOKX will delist 18 USD spot trading pairs including AUDF/USD, AUDM/USD, and PAXG/USD, with delisting effective at 08:00 (UTC) on September 18, 2026. The platform reminds users to cancel relevant orders themselves before delisting, otherwise the system will automatically cancel corresponding orders.
Read originalEpisode 125 of Deribit's Crypto Options Unplugged podcast, hosted by Imran Lakha and David Brickell, explores whether pressure in the global bond market could serve as a catalyst for Bitcoin's next major move.
Read originalOKX plans to merge USD and USDC spot order books into a unified order book to improve liquidity, narrow spreads, and optimize execution quality. Users must migrate open orders and trading bots for USD trading pairs to corresponding USDC pairs between September 23 and 30, 2026. After the migration window closes from 03:00 to 04:00 ET on September 30, the USD order book will be officially deactivated.
Read originalBinance updated its Spot and Spot Testnet FIX API documentation on 2026-09-02, removing the top-level Symbol (55) field from the QuickFIX order entry schema and the ListStatus message in the API documentation. The API had already stopped sending this field, and the corresponding example message content has been updated accordingly.
Read originalBlock Scholes released its Week 35 crypto derivatives market review. Influenced by the U.S. Treasury's plan to expand Treasury repo operations and Trump pushing the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, BTC rose 20% over the past week, with its current price breaking through $80,000, and ETH rose 30%. The three major sentiment indicators in the derivatives market have repriced along with spot market movements. Options skew has turned positive, call option premiums have appeared in contracts with tenors of 7 days or more, funding rates remain positive, and the futures term structure is inverted.
Read originalDeribit will stop publishing daily proof of reserves and remove the corresponding page on September 1, 2026, a change stemming from its ongoing integration with Coinbase. This change does not affect the custody and protection of client assets. Deribit remains regulated by the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), maintains client asset segregation and 1:1 reserve requirements, and conducts independent proof of reserves audits twice a year.
Read originalOKX will delist GODS, PRCL, and DUCK spot trading pairs in accordance with the platform's token delisting/hiding guidelines. USDⓈ- and EUR-denominated pairs will be delisted from 08:00 to 10:00 UTC on August 14, 2026, and USDT-denominated pairs will be delisted from 08:00 to 10:00 UTC on August 17, 2026.
Read originalOKX will list the GRVT/USD spot trading pair at 15:00 UTC on July 30, 2026, to support the development of the USD ecosystem and meet users' diverse trading needs. Users can check the availability of this token or product in their region within the OKX app.
Read originalHummingbot v2.16.0 has been officially released. This version adds connectors for Lambdaplex and Gemini, adds LIMIT_MAKER (post-only) order support for the bitget connector, and removes three connectors: Cube, AscendEx, and Vertex. This update also fixes functional defects in multiple exchange connectors and optimizes the performance of modules such as the K-line data stream and command-line interface.
Read originalOKX will list the AEON/USD spot trading pair at 12:00 UTC on July 27, 2026. This move aims to support the USD ecosystem and meet users' diversified trading needs. Users can check the availability of corresponding tokens or products in their region within the OKX app.
Read originalFINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-15, seeking public comment on the modernization updates to interpretive guidance related to best execution under FINRA Rule 5310. The comment submission deadline is September 25, 2026.
Read originalHummingbot v2.15.0 has been officially released. The default rate oracle source has been switched from binance to gate_io, a new Lighter connector has been added, and the functionality and stability of connectors for multiple exchanges including Hyperliquid, BingX, and Binance have been optimized. This version update includes 28 feature improvements and bug fixes, and also welcomes 3 first-time contributors.
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