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Strike has obtained a BitLicense and money transmitter license from the New York State Department of Financial Services, enabling the Bitcoin financial services firm to operate in the state. This milestone aligns with Strike's expansion plans, including offering bitcoin-backed lending and various services to individuals and businesses in New York.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan to invest city reserves in Bitcoin violates municipal investment rules outlined in the Vancouver Charter and British Columbia's Municipal Finance Authority Act. The staff report recommends closing the motion to make Vancouver a "Bitcoin-friendly city" due to these restrictions.

Vancouver staff have recommended closing a council motion exploring the city's potential as "Bitcoin-friendly" due to legal restrictions on holding Bitcoin as a municipal reserve asset. The motion, initially proposed by Mayor Ken Sim, faced limitations under the Vancouver Charter and provincial rules.

OKX has launched Orbit, a social networking feature within its trading app, allowing users to discuss markets, share trading performance, and trade directly from posts. The feature integrates real-time discussions, trade ideas, and group formation, aiming to enhance credibility in online trading communities.

A proposed final judgment filed in federal court in New York outlines a $10 million civil penalty for Rainberry Inc., the company behind the BitTorrent protocol, to resolve the SEC's case against Justin Sun and related entities. The settlement, if approved, would dismiss remaining claims with prejudice, signaling a potential end to the 2023 case.

Chainalysis reported that Iran's use of cryptocurrency for financial activities, including supporting militia networks and procuring equipment, has increased significantly. The firm's 2026 Crypto Crime Report revealed a rise in illicit crypto activity globally, with sanctioned countries accounting for a substantial portion of crypto flows.

PEI Licensing, the company behind brands like Perry Ellis and Original Penguin, is suing Pudgy Penguins for trademark infringement, alleging unauthorized use of penguin-related trademarks. The lawsuit claims that Pudgy Penguins' actions cause damage to PEI's goodwill and business reputation.

Ripple Prime clients can now trade various crypto futures listed on Coinbase Derivatives, including nano bitcoin and nano ether contracts. The platform cleared over $3 trillion in trading volume in 2025, offering smaller contracts to reduce required capital.

Montra Finance's team claimed they were drafted to fight in the US-Israel war, leading to the abandonment of their MONTRA token project. The token's market cap plummeted by 80%, with trading volume at just $1,200.

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against crypto lender BlockFills in a lawsuit by Dominion Capital, freezing assets tied to the dispute. Dominion alleged misappropriation of millions in customer crypto assets and sought an asset freeze.