Congress Reaches Deal on Housing Bill With CBDC Ban
The US House and Senate have reached a deal to move forward with a housing bill that includes a ban...
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VARA Pushes Dubai Crypto Firms to Track FATF Blacklists, Sharpening Risk Controls
Key TakeawaysVARA released strict AML guidelines in 2026 requiring Dubai crypto firms to use data-driven risk models.Crypto businesses must now...
Congress Targets Crypto ATMs After Americans Lose $333M to Scams
Key TakeawaysLawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill targeting crypto ATM fraud after reported losses topped $333 million.Older Americans faced most known-age...
Zimbabwe Pushes Crypto Firms to Register as New Law Tightens AML Compliance Controls
Key TakeawaysZimbabwe legalized its crypto sector under S.I. 99 of 2026, forcing VASPs to register with the RBZ.Crypto firms face...
Brazil Introduces Bill 2946 to Turn Central Bank Crypto Rules Into Federal Law
Key TakeawaysDonizette filed Bill 2946/2026 to next enforce mandatory registration across Brazil’s crypto market.The bill codifies Resolution 519 of 2025,...
Nigeria Senate Pushes Crypto Bill to Committee, Setting Up 4-Week Review Phase
Key TakeawaysNigeria’s Senate advanced a crypto bill on June 9 as Tahir Monguno warned delays fueled risks.Rume Ophi said the...
61 Crypto Leaders Urge Senate to Pass CLARITY Act With Developer Protections
Key Takeaways61 crypto leaders urged senators to preserve developer protections inside the CLARITY Act.Supporters say clearer rules could help distinguish...
Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation
Key TakeawaysSenator Warren questioned whether the CFTC can oversee crypto and prediction markets with fewer staff.Prediction markets face growing scrutiny...
Galaxy Digital Drops Odds of CLARITY Act Passing to 60%
Crypto firm Galaxy Digital has lowered the odds of the Senate passing its crypto market structure bill before the end...
6 Senators Challenge 1,250% Bitcoin Capital Rule They Say Blocks Banks From Crypto
Key TakeawaysSenators urged regulators to revisit digital asset capital standards affecting banks.The disputed 1,250% risk weight can require capital equal...
CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Race to Lock in US Crypto Rules
Key TakeawaysThe CLARITY Act has attracted support from a wide range of political and industry stakeholders.Support comes from lawmakers, industry...
US Senators Urge Regulators to Clarify Crypto Capital Rules
A group of Senate Republicans has urged US financial regulators to clarify the capital standards for companies engaged in crypto...
SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto Rules
Key TakeawaysPeirce questioned whether securities rules should cover blockchains, validators, developers, and neutral software.Regulators could focus more on custody, control,...
SEC Lists Crypto Rules First in New Regulatory Priorities
Key TakeawaysThe SEC put digital asset regulation at the forefront of its new policy agenda.The regulator views clearer crypto rules...
South Africa Rules out Foreign Stablecoins as Payment Tools to Curb Dollarization
Key TakeawaysOn June 2, 2026, the SARB and FSCA declared that crypto assets and stablecoins are not legal tender.Wider adoption...
US Senator Warns Clarity Act Delay Could Push Crypto Rules to 2030
Key TakeawaysU.S. Senator Lummis warned that failure to act now could delay comprehensive crypto legislation until 2030.Bankruptcy protections remain a...
Central Bank Demands Strict Independent Audits for VASPs
Key TakeawaysCentral Bank of Brazil issued Instruction 739, forcing VASPs to get independent audits to secure licenses.Audits must ensure that...
CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual
Key TakeawaysHistoric CFTC approval opens the door for regulated bitcoin perpetual trading.Offshore-dominated crypto derivatives markets now have a U.S. regulatory...
CFTC Moves to Drop Gemini Restrictions in Case It Says Shouldn’t Exist
Key TakeawaysThe CFTC said the Gemini enforcement case would not meet current filing standards.The agency cited disputed evidence, whistleblower credibility...
UK Sanctions Strike Russia-Linked Crypto Networks in Sweeping Crackdown
Key TakeawaysBritain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks.Officials connected the A7 network to military...
Crypto Advocacy Group Urges Senate Yes Vote After CLARITY Act Advances
Key TakeawaysAdvocates pushed senators after a bipartisan committee vote moved the market-structure bill forward.Clearer oversight could affect consumer safeguards, developer...
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Users Bet on Prabowo Leaving Office Before 2029
Key TakeawaysIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked Polymarket on May 22, 2026, citing online gambling laws.The ban followed...
