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Binance 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 originalQuantocracy released its latest roundup of quantitative research links on October 14, 2026, featuring multiple research pieces and content related to the quantitative field. These include an out-of-sample evaluation study of Hidden Markov Model (HMM) market state identification, an analysis of the impact of complexity on strategy performance, and research on cross-sectional momentum ranking methods. The related research covers backtest results across different sample periods and discussions of strategy logic.
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.
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