FCA Crypto Authorisation Gateway Opens September 30 for UK Firms
TLDR: FCA crypto authorisation applications open September 30, 2026, and firms seeking transitional arrangements must apply by February 28, 2027. The new UK regime covers stablecoin issuance, trading platforms, dealing, arranging, safeguarding, and cryptoasset staking activities. Existing registration under the Money Laundering Regulations
Avalanche price eyes 90% rally as tokenization demand lifts AVAX
Key takeaways AVAX surged nearly 50% in one week, reaching an eight-month high of $10.82 on Sunday. Institutional tokenization developments involving ICE, New York Life Investment Management, Aave and Janus Henderson have boosted sentiment. Avalanche’s Helicon upgrade is scheduled for Sept. 22 and
XRP holds $1.30 as falling futures interest signals weak demand
Key takeaways The failed CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase have weighed on sentiment. XRP futures open interest fell from 2.25 billion to 2.12 billion tokens, signaling softer speculative demand. The 50-day and 100-day EMAs provide support between $1.28 and