Intercontinental Exchange has partnered with OKX in a move that aims to connect U.S.-regulated crypto futures with potential access to NYSE tokenized equities for OKX users. The collaboration involves licensing OKX’s spot crypto prices and is designed to support 24/7 trading and near-instant settlement for tokenized stocks, while operating under existing U.S. securities law. Market protections such as NBBO, limit up/limit down bands, and trading halts are expected to be preserved on-chain as part of the planned platform structure.

Recent SEC Form 4 disclosures tied to Peter Thiel’s entities show around $273.5 million of Palantir stock was sold in early May 2024 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. There is no newly filed Form 4 confirming a fresh, exactly $280 million sale, and the larger figures relate to the remaining capacity of a pre-authorized plan rather than a single completed transaction.

India's Union Budget for 2026–27 keeps the 30% tax on crypto gains and the 1% TDS, while adding penalties for reporting failures. The new sanctions take effect on April 1, 2026. Industry leaders voiced concern over growth and compliance costs, while others said clearer reporting rules could improve accountability.

On February 2, 2026 at 21:00 (UTC+8), Binance plans to launch spot trading for Zama with ZAMA/USDT, ZAMA/USDC, and ZAMA/TRY pairs following an $11 million Pre-TGE Prime Sale. Zama's price has fluctuated between $0.1585 and about $0.042 ahead of the listing and recently traded near $0.04 with a market cap slightly above $97 million.

On February 2, the European Commission opened infringement procedures against 12 EU member states for not transposing Directive (EU) 2023/2226 on crypto asset tax transparency into national law. The directive, which must be applied by 2026, imposes new reporting duties on crypto-asset service providers and is expected to raise compliance costs ahead of full implementation.

FTX plans a $1.7 billion cash distribution for creditors with claims above $50,000, scheduled to start on March 31, 2026. A creditor representative stated that the record date for this round is February 14, 2026, as the bankruptcy estate moves to settle roughly $9.6 billion in claims after cutting a disputed reserve by $2.2 billion. This reduction expands available funds and marks a notable step in the exchange's ongoing restructuring and recovery efforts.

The SEC said it will operate with minimal staff beginning January 31, 2026 due to a U.S. government shutdown. Its contingency plan pauses tokenized securities registration and crypto product exemptions, slowing reviews across key divisions. Markets expect short-term disruption, while Ethereum trades at $2,439.50 after recent declines.

On January 30, 2026, at CFTC headquarters, SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced Project Crypto, a joint initiative to harmonize U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. The project seeks to create a unified framework for trading, custody, and clearing, aiming to reduce investor confusion and improve market efficiency. Analysts expect clearer oversight and codified token classifications to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in global digital asset markets.

On January 30, 2026, SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig launched Project Crypto at CFTC headquarters to harmonize cryptocurrency regulation. The initiative seeks to align rules on trading, custody, clearing, and risk management while reducing investor confusion and compliance burdens. Analysts also note the move comes as Bitcoin trades at $83,365.96 with a 24.75% price decline over the past 90 days and a market cap of $1.67 trillion.