Hong Kong crypto rules attract global banks as AMINA wins new approval
The licence covers 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, USD,C and Tether. AMINA reported a 233% increase in Hong Kong trading...
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CZ’s Attorney Refutes “Pay-To-Play” Pardon Claims
The lawyer for Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied that he somehow paid for a pardon from US President...
Singapore Finalizes Stablecoin Framework With Tokenized-Bill Trials Driving Next-Wave Flows
Singapore’s push toward resilient tokenized finance accelerates as MAS locks in stablecoin standards and launches broad settlement trials, signaling rising...
Bitcoin Falls Under $100k, ETFs Stall After End Of US Government Shutdown
Cryptocurrency markets have extended their decline despite much-awaited political developments taking place in the US.On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed...
Nebraska Moves First With Regulated Stablecoin Bank Charter
Nebraska’s pioneering digital-asset charter propels regulated stablecoin banking into mainstream finance, showcasing rising institutional confidence, strengthened oversight, and expanding tokenized...
JPX Weighs Crackdown on Crypto Treasury Firms
Japan’s largest stock-exchange operator weighs new restrictions on publicly listed companies that pivot their core business into buying and holding...
Bank of England Proposes £20,000 Limit in Landmark Stablecoin Framework
The Bank of England proposed rigorous rules for sterling stablecoins, including allowing up to 60% of reserves in short-term UK...
US Treasury and IRS Clear Path for Crypto ETPs to Stake Digital Assets and Share Rewards
Groundbreaking U.S. tax reforms are unlocking a new era for crypto investment trusts, granting them the power to stake digital...
Fed’s Miran Says Stablecoins May Help Lower Interest Rates
A growing demand for US dollar-tied crypto stablecoins could help push down the interest rate, says US Federal Reserve Governor...
Italian Banks Back Digital Euro, Urge ECB to Stagger Implementation Costs
Italian banks have expressed their support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro initiative, but are calling for the...
Canada Quietly Funds New Stablecoin Legislation in New Federal Budget
The budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will...
Irish Central Bank Slams Coinbase Europe With $24.8 Million Fine for AML Failures
Coinbase Europe was fined $24.8 million by the Central Bank of Ireland due to breaches of its anti-money laundering and...
White House Defends Trump’s Pardon of Binance founder CZ
The White House carefully considered Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s pardon and went through the standard processes before sending it to...
Trump’s AI And Crypto Czar Says Heavy-Handed AI Laws Could Be Weaponized
US crypto and AI czar David Sacks argues that the biggest risk AI poses is not a Terminator-style revolt, but...
France Could Pass ‘Unproductive Wealth’ Tax Targeting Crypto
Lawmakers in France have voted to advance an amendment to the country’s tax laws that would impose levies on “unproductive...
ECB Head Pushes CBDC, Calls it a Unifying Force in Europe
European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde released a statement on Friday touting the digital euro, a central bank digital...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Buys $5M in Bullish Shares as Exchange Marks US Launch
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has expanded its bet on Bullish, the digital asset exchange that recently went public on the...
AUSTRAC Targets Crypto ATM Operator for Money Laundering Risks
The Australian financial crime regulator has taken action against crypto ATM operator Cryptolink for its failure to report large cash...
Germany’s AfD party proposes Bitcoin as strategic asset
The AfD party is urging Germany to treat Bitcoin as a strategic national asset. The AfD Bitcoin reserve motion seeks...
Coinbase CEO Meets 25 Senators in 48 Hours as US Crypto Regulation Nears Breakthrough
Crypto regulation gains powerful momentum as Coinbase’s CEO meets with 25 senators in just two days, accelerating bipartisan support for...
Trump’s CFTC Pick Puts XRP in the Spotlight as SEC Grip on Crypto Starts to Loosen
Trump’s pick of pro-crypto advocate Michael Selig to lead the CFTC ignites fresh optimism, as his pledge to boost freedom,...
What Happens When You Don’t Report Your Crypto Taxes to the IRS
Key takeawaysTax authorities like the IRS, HMRC and ATO classify crypto as a capital asset, meaning that sales, trades and...
