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Treasury Secretary Pushes for Digital Asset Regulatory Clarity as Senate Returns

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges lawmakers to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, warning that failure would…

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US Dismantles Xinbi Marketplace, Seizes $52M in Crypto

Federal agencies execute coordinated enforcement against major scam platform, designating it as transnational criminal organization and freezing its…

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Plattsburgh Revisits Cryptocurrency Restrictions Amid Evolving Computational Landscape

New York town considers new moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers as industry shifts toward high-performance…

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Cybercrime Kingpin Malone Lam Admits Guilt in $245M Cryptocurrency Theft Ring

Singaporean national pleads guilty to leading international operation targeting crypto holders through social engineering and physical break-ins.

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Uzbekistan Launches Government-Backed Stablecoin Payment Pilot

Uzbekistan has officially launched a controlled testing initiative for a blockchain-based payment system, introducing a stablecoin pegged to…

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UK Regulator Eyes Easing Seven-Year Prediction Markets Restriction for Retail Traders

The FCA is exploring whether to overturn its 2019 ban on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket…

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Philippines Central Bank Imposes Payment Operator Registration Freeze, Tightens VASP Controls

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas proposes suspending new payment system operator approvals for 12 months while introducing stricter…

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Orionx Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Following $7M Custody Asset Investigation

Tether-backed Latin American exchange Orionx announces permanent closure after forensic audit uncovers millions in customer cryptocurrency assets held…

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Poland’s Crypto Bill Blocked Again as Presidential Veto Holds and Zondacrypto Scandal Deepens

Polish lawmakers fell 25 votes short of overriding President Karol Nawrocki's third veto of crypto legislation, as Prime…

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South Korea Pioneers Tokenized Securities Framework with Three-Phase Rollout Starting February 2027

Seoul's financial regulator unveils comprehensive roadmap to bring digitized stocks, bonds, and funds onto blockchain infrastructure, marking a…

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Trezor Confirms Data Breach Affecting 67,000 US Hardware Wallet Customers

Hardware wallet provider Trezor revealed that 67,000 additional US customers had their personal information compromised through its shipping…

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Tether Faces Court Challenge Over Token Freezing Powers as Asia Embraces Crypto Finance

Thai businessmen have sued Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million in stablecoin holdings without proper warrant, testing the…

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US and UK Form First International Crypto Fraud Task Force to Dismantle Scam Networks

The United States and United Kingdom have established a landmark law enforcement partnership to combat crypto-enabled investment fraud,…

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Federal Authorities Take Down Sality Malware Operation, Disrupting Years of Cryptocurrency Theft

U.S. federal authorities and cybersecurity firms have successfully disrupted a major malware operation that stole cryptocurrency from unsuspecting…

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Crypto Industry Lobbies SEC Against Blanket ETF Restrictions

Grayscale, a16z, and the Crypto Council for Innovation urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to evaluate novel ETFs…

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Thailand Implements Crypto Travel Rule, Tightens Self-Custody Wallet Oversight

Thailand's financial regulator has established new requirements for digital asset operators to monitor and report crypto transactions, including…

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Fairshake Affiliate Commits $189K to Massachusetts Race as Crypto Industry Expands Political Footprint

A cryptocurrency industry affiliate has deployed $189,000 to influence a Massachusetts congressional race as part of Fairshake's aggressive…

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South Korea Cracks Down on Terror Financing: First Case of Cryptocurrency-to-Physical Assets Pipeline

Four Uzbek nationals arrested for sending crypto to terrorist group and converting proceeds into vehicles shipped to Syria—marking…

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Lazarus Group Routes $30M Through Hyperliquid Amid US Regulatory Push

OFAC-sanctioned North Korean hackers moved $30 million through the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, raising fresh concerns about security and…

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London Stock Exchange Launches Tokenized Equity Trading Partnership with Kraken Parent Company

The LSE is joining major traditional finance players in offering blockchain-based equity trading through a new partnership with…

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Singapore Reverses Course on Stablecoins, Now Open to Cross-Border Issuers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is reconsidering its domestic-only stablecoin framework and proposing new rules that would allow…

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UK Freezes $13.6M Premier League Sorare Sponsorship Funds Amid Gambling Probe

The National Crime Agency seized the first payment of a crypto fantasy soccer sponsorship deal as Sorare faces…

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Thailand Opens Regulated Path for Retail Investors to Access Overseas Crypto Derivatives

Thailand's SEC proposes allowing intermediaries to facilitate retail access to cryptocurrency derivatives on qualified overseas exchanges, marking another…

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Kalshi Issues First Permanent Ban to Former Rep. George Santos

Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Representative George Santos from trading on its platform, the first permanent enforcement…

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Switchboard Pauses Oracle Services Across Multiple Blockchains Following Security Alert

Oracle infrastructure provider Switchboard halted data services on SUI, Aptos, IOTA, and Movement chains after detecting a potential…

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CFTC Steps Into Prediction Market Regulatory Battle With Amicus Brief in Insider Trading Case

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formally weighed in on prediction market oversight through a court filing…

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Ireland Excludes Crypto From New Tax-Advantaged Investment Framework

Ireland's Department of Finance has announced plans for a retail-focused investment account offering tax benefits for traditional assets…

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CFTC Fines Former White House Staffer $172,000 for Event Contract Insider Trading

Regulatory enforcement action against Gabriel Perez signals tightening oversight of prediction markets as they grow in scale, liquidity,…

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CFTC Imposes Permanent Market Bans on FTX Executives Ellison and Wang

Former FTX leaders Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang have finalized regulatory settlements with the CFTC, facing lifetime prohibitions…

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SEC Enforcement Action Targets 38 Entities Using False Investment Adviser Registrations

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged 38 organizations for submitting misleading filings to falsely appear as legitimate registered…

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Regulatory Veterans Call for Measured Approach to Crypto Perpetuals

Former SEC and CFTC officials are urging regulators to adopt a balanced approach to crypto derivatives rulemaking, warning…

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Russia’s New Crypto Framework Set to Deliver $46B in First-Year Trading Volume

As Russia's legalized cryptocurrency market launches on September 1, the country's largest bank projects $46.4 billion in regulated…

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Cardano Governance Vote Down to the Wire: 48 Hours to Prevent Committee Collapse

Cardano's constitutional committee update vote approaches expiration with delegated representatives nearly at the threshold but stake pool operators…

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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Seeks Tax Relief for Stablecoins in 2027 Overhaul

Japan's FSA has petitioned lawmakers to exempt trust-type stablecoins from mandatory tax reporting requirements starting next fiscal year,…

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International Cryptocurrency Money-Laundering Syndicate Dismantled in Joint FBI and Australian Police Operation

Law enforcement agencies shut down a global crypto money-laundering network connected to cybercriminals, arresting two suspects in Perth…

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Sberbank Forecasts $46 Billion in First-Year Crypto Exchange Trading Under Russia’s New Regulations

Russia's largest bank projects substantial trading volume following September 1 regulatory launch

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White House Teleprompter Operator Fined $172,000 for Prediction Market Insider Trading

Gabriel Perez used advance knowledge of presidential speeches to trade prediction market contracts, profiting over $107,500 before the…

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Chainalysis Challenges $95 Million ICE Blockchain Contract Award to TRM Labs

Chainalysis has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a major blockchain services contract awarded to TRM Labs, alleging…

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Sber Expands Cryptocurrency Lending as Russia Launches Regulated Digital Asset Market

Russia's largest bank, Sber, plans to accept USDT and Ether as loan collateral as the country establishes a…

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Bernie Sanders Pledges Legislative Action Against Flock’s AI Surveillance Network

Vermont senator commits to introducing a bill targeting Flock Safety's 120,000+ AI cameras, joining a growing bipartisan coalition…

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CFTC Settles Second Insider Trading Case Against Federal Employee Over Kalshi Prediction Market Trades

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered a former White House teleprompter operator to pay $172,000 for trading…

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BIS Chief Questions Stablecoin Viability as Global Payment System, FSI Study Reveals Regulatory Fragmentation

The Bank for International Settlements renewed concerns about stablecoins' ability to function reliably at scale, while a new…

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Circle Brings USDC Stablecoin to Chelsea FC Amid UK Regulatory Clarity

USDC issuer Circle secures Chelsea Football Club sponsorship, marking crypto's mainstream sports entry as UK regulators define clear…

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Polish Olympic Committee President Charged in Zondacrypto Fraud Investigation

The president of Poland's Olympic Committee faces criminal charges in connection with an investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto's…

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California Senate Approves Memecoin Ban for Public Officials, Signaling Tightening Oversight

California lawmakers unanimously passed legislation prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins to state residents, citing conflicts of interest…

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UK Police Seize $1.4M in Bitcoin from Darknet Crime Era

A regional English police force has recovered over $1.4 million in cryptocurrency and assets linked to illegal darknet…

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Britain’s Crypto Wealth Concentrates: Just 240 People Account for Half of Taxable Gains

UK tax authority HMRC reveals that fewer than 2% of crypto taxpayers control the majority of capital gains,…

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Abu Dhabi Royal’s Investment Signals Major Regulatory Push for Crypto Banking

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan backs 49% stake in World Liberty's federally regulated trust bank to handle…

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Chainalysis Quantifies $457 Billion in Crypto Taxable Activity as Reporting Framework Lags

New Chainalysis analysis reveals the scale of on-chain taxable crypto transactions in 2025, but existing reporting structures capture…

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Polish Olympic Chief Detained in Digital Asset Platform Investigation

The president of Poland's Olympic Committee was detained as part of an investigation into cryptocurrency platform ZondaCrypto amid…

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