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The post Swyftx Eyes Crypto Payments After Securing License appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Australian crypto exchange Swyftx says it will be seeking opportunities in the crypto payments space after securing a license from Australia’s market regulator. Swyftx said on Wednesday that it received its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), joining the likes of Coinbase, BTC Markets and Crypto.com. The license allows it to offer derivative products, such as crypto options or futures, to retail customers, as well as non-cash payment facility authorization, setting up the fintech to offer payment services to business and retail clients. It does not hold an AFSL to offer spot crypto. “Swyftx won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen told Cointelegraph. “In particular, we see a lot of opportunity in the payments space following local changes to credit card surcharging.” From Oct. 1, Australian businesses will be banned from adding surcharge
Read full articleCoinbase's esports integration could redefine fan engagement and crypto adoption, but regulatory challenges may impact its long-term viability. The post Coinbase’s MSI 2026 sponsorship puts crypto prediction markets in front of millions of esports fans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The rise in crypto payments signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, potentially influencing financial systems and regulatory landscapes. The post Binance sees 114% rise in crypto payments, median size up to $18 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Swyftx's licensing positions it as a key player in Australia's evolving crypto market, potentially driving industry consolidation and innovation. The post Swyftx secures Australian license to expand into crypto payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.
Iran's new fees in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate oil prices, alter global trade dynamics, and deepen geopolitical divides. The post Iran plans fees for ships in Strait of Hormuz, raising global concerns about oil prices and crypto payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post SBI Holdings Backs EDX Markets With $76 Million, Fuels OCC Trust Charter Bid appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways EDX Markets closed a $76 million Series C led by SBI Holdings on July 7, 2026. SBI Holdings, fresh off its JPYSC stablecoin launch, backs EDX Markets’ 2026 funding round. EDX Markets’ OCC bid for a trust charter, EDX Trust, remains pending as of July 2026. The latest round adds a major Japanese financial backer to EDX’s cap table as the firm pushes deeper into institutional digital asset infrastructure. EDX operates an institution-only trading venue paired with a central clearinghouse, a model built to mirror the risk controls and settlement standards found in traditional markets. Money from the raise will go toward expanding EDX’s trading, clearing, and settlement operations. The firm also plans to speed up product development and grow its footprint outside the United States. CEO Tony Acuna-Rohter said SBI brings experience serving global financial i
EDX Markets closed a $76 million Series C funding round led by SBI Holdings, the Chicago-based crypto exchange operator announced Tuesday. The latest round adds a major Japanese financial backer to EDX’s cap table as the firm pushes deeper into institutional digital asset infrastructure. EDX operates an institution-only trading venue paired with a central clearinghouse, […]
The post The Top 8 Crypto Exchanges by Reserves; Binance Holds a $130.1B War Chest appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Binance holds $130.1B in tracked assets, more than Coinbase and OKX combined, per Arkham. Coinbase’s 4.146M ETH edges out Binance’s 4.09M ETH for the top ethereum position. Bitfinex holds $6.18B in LEO, its own token, outweighing its ETH stack sevenfold. That figure puts Binance well ahead of the next nine exchanges combined in some categories, according to portfolio data pulled from Arkham’s blockchain analytics platform. The rankings, logged on July 6, 2026, based on real-time wallet balances rather than self-reported figures, give traders a rare look at exactly what sits behind each exchange’s reserves. Numbers like these rarely get much scrutiny beyond a headline total. Bitcoin.com News dug into the wallet-level breakdowns behind eight major exchanges to see what those totals are actually made of, and the answers vary more than most people would gues
