U.S. court enforcement action against KuCoin-linked entity over unregistered trading access

CFTC Secures Court Order Against KuCoin-Linked Entity Over U.S. Trading Access

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WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said a U.S. federal court has entered a consent order against Peken Global Limited, a company associated with the operation of the KuCoin exchange, for allowing U.S. participants to access its trading system without registering as a foreign board of trade, according to a CFTC press release.

Blockchain transaction traceability visualization showing monitored crypto flows across a digital network

Crypto Transactions Linked to Drone Procurement Reveal Traceability in Blockchain Networks

March 30, 2026 109

Cryptocurrency transactions linked to the procurement of low-cost military drones are providing insight into procurement activity and transaction flows, according to research published by Chainalysis, highlighting how blockchain analytics can be used to trace procurement-related activity.

Crypto Enters U.S. Mortgage Market

Crypto Collateral Enters U.S. Mortgage Market via Fannie Mae–Eligible Loans

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NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 — Crypto-backed collateral is being introduced into the U.S. mortgage market through a structure linked to conforming loans eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae, as Better Home & Finance Holding Co. and Coinbase Global Inc. launch a product allowing borrowers to fund down payments without selling digital assets, according to a Bloomberg report.