# Chain Minute > Crypto markets, macroeconomics and regulation. Canonical: https://chainminute.com/ ## regulation news - [Pentagon memo prohibits trades based on nonpublic information](https://chainminute.com/news/26070241-6145-4da4-9185-d88dfbe9162a) — 2026-10-23T00:49:36.657Z The October 20 directive explicitly covers prediction markets, indirect transactions and unclassified information. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/26070241-6145-4da4-9185-d88dfbe9162a/index.md) - [FINMA approves first Swiss retail Bitcoin ETF](https://chainminute.com/news/2b1c4e5e-bc8b-4d72-a82a-4227d878ea27) — 2026-10-21T07:49:19.186Z The October 20 announcement approves a Swiss-law fund investing directly in Bitcoin but leaves its issuer and trading start unspecified. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/2b1c4e5e-bc8b-4d72-a82a-4227d878ea27/index.md) - [Bitwise and Hyperliquid Policy Center differ on public token disclosures](https://chainminute.com/news/f2407ca5-de95-4b19-a884-c7b003884443) — 2026-10-21T00:45:45.894Z Bitwise wants supporting analysis in proposed transition reports. Hyperliquid Policy Center asks for certification without public analysis, with confidential submission if the SEC requires more. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/f2407ca5-de95-4b19-a884-c7b003884443/index.md) - [Revolut gains Gibraltar DLT permission for international crypto expansion](https://chainminute.com/news/54bc62f7-7a5c-43aa-bbaa-ad47772d7fe8) — 2026-10-19T22:47:01.807Z The government confirmed permission for order handling, custody and staking, while international target markets and rollout dates remain unannounced. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/54bc62f7-7a5c-43aa-bbaa-ad47772d7fe8/index.md) - [Judge rejects joint Gemini and CFTC bid to undo consent order](https://chainminute.com/news/c36204cf-6022-418b-9e09-cc9134fb8455) — 2026-10-16T14:06:09.107Z An October 15 ruling keeps the January 2025 order in place while preserving the CFTC’s enforcement discretion. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/c36204cf-6022-418b-9e09-cc9134fb8455/index.md) - [South Korea announces website blocks for 27 unregistered crypto operators](https://chainminute.com/news/fa88e754-d0fd-4b00-b2f9-8c20a9ebbb69) — 2026-10-13T12:45:20.522Z An October 13 FIU notice announces website restrictions approved on October 6–7. The list includes KuCoin, MEXC and BitMart, extending earlier mobile-app access controls. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/fa88e754-d0fd-4b00-b2f9-8c20a9ebbb69/index.md) - [Kraken targets UAE launch after Payward secures full Dubai approval](https://chainminute.com/news/d108c0b8-d551-4b94-be64-0a4ddf8f0d87) — 2026-10-12T18:38:54.282Z Payward announced an upcoming UAE rollout on October 12. VARA’s register dates the active licence to October 6; derivatives remain subject to further approval. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/d108c0b8-d551-4b94-be64-0a4ddf8f0d87/index.md) - [Australia’s ASIC proposes adding crypto-settled contracts to CFD rules](https://chainminute.com/news/9f3d45b5-e189-4e41-9605-021db727f620) — 2026-10-12T12:47:25.034Z An October 12 consultation would extend the CFD definition to certain digital-asset settlements, including contracts tracking non-crypto references. Feedback closes November 9. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/9f3d45b5-e189-4e41-9605-021db727f620/index.md) - [CFTC pairs event-contract proposal with casino-gambling swap exclusion](https://chainminute.com/news/74783c35-4245-4dab-82c3-62ffa0ffee1c) — 2026-10-10T18:41:52.472Z The October 9 measures distinguish an event-contract proposal from an interim final gambling exclusion, with comment periods tied to Federal Register publication. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/74783c35-4245-4dab-82c3-62ffa0ffee1c/index.md) - [Thailand sets October 16 start for Bitcoin and Ether ETF framework](https://chainminute.com/news/945e63a1-8d86-4850-aba2-8109d72e4a59) — 2026-10-10T10:55:33.031Z Thailand has issued a domestic crypto ETF framework effective October 16, initially covering Bitcoin and Ether. Funds must use SEC-regulated custody and trade on the SET. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/945e63a1-8d86-4850-aba2-8109d72e4a59/index.md) - [IMF clears $138 million for El Salvador as Bitcoin conditions remain](https://chainminute.com/news/2c772e14-d208-44b1-9060-7cbd89d733f8) — 2026-10-04T13:06:10.931Z The October 1 Board decision completes two financing reviews, while documented donations remain the stated exception to further Bitcoin accumulation. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/2c772e14-d208-44b1-9060-7cbd89d733f8/index.md) - [SEC proposes conditional crypto custody options for advisers and funds](https://chainminute.com/news/3710ab94-cdb7-4dd7-959c-758aceae55e4) — 2026-10-02T13:12:14.884Z The October1 proposal would expand custody choices, with conditions and a public comment process before final rules. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/3710ab94-cdb7-4dd7-959c-758aceae55e4/index.md) - [Canary updates proposed staked INJ ETF with liquidity and validator risk details](https://chainminute.com/news/ad29b906-20ce-4bfe-9aab-6eafcc60e737) — 2026-09-28T12:24:14.574Z The amended SEC filing describes a plan to stake at least 90% of the trust assets under normal conditions while documenting unbonding, custody and governance risks. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/ad29b906-20ce-4bfe-9aab-6eafcc60e737/index.md) - [Thailand SEC Proposes Separate Daily Limits for Stablecoin Deposits and Withdrawals](https://chainminute.com/news/b6a9b153-05fa-49e3-a827-c8ce7e72b86c) — 2026-09-13T23:54:18.968Z Thailand’s SEC is consulting on separate five-million-baht daily limits for inbound and outbound stablecoin transfers per customer per operator. The draft includes wallet-ownership checks and exemptions, with public feedback open until 25 September 2026. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/b6a9b153-05fa-49e3-a827-c8ce7e72b86c/index.md) - [FinCEN flags $12.7 billion in suspected crypto scam activity](https://chainminute.com/news/a738ec58-6351-4e71-b649-6a46ed294737) — 2026-09-08T05:34:09.586Z The September 3 analysis covers financial reports filed in 2023–2025. Its headline figure measures reported activity, with important limits on what can be called a loss. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/a738ec58-6351-4e71-b649-6a46ed294737/index.md) ## Follow and explore - [Topic archives](https://chainminute.com/topics) - [RSS feed](https://chainminute.com/rss.xml) - [Reading guide](https://chainminute.com/llms.txt)