XRP $3.12 ▲ 4.8% BTC $114,820 ▲ 1.2% ETH $4,380 ▼ 0.6% RLUSD $1.00 ▲ 0.0% XLM $0.41 ▲ 3.1% Fear & Greed 68 · GreedXRP $3.12 ▲ 4.8% BTC $114,820 ▲ 1.2% ETH $4,380 ▼ 0.6% RLUSD $1.00 ▲ 0.0% XLM $0.41 ▲ 3.1% Fear & Greed 68 · Greed

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Blockchain Association Backs SEC Push to Retire Outdated NMS Rules

The industry group argues that 2005-era regulations have failed their original objectives and may hinder modern market structures…

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Austria Issues First MiCA Enforcement Penalty Against Bitpanda

Vienna-based exchange faces 70,000 euro fine for white paper and marketing disclosure breaches, marking the first publicly disclosed…

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South Korea Blocks Polymarket Access, Citing Illegal Gambling Structure

South Korea's media regulator has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, ruling that the prediction…

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China’s Central Bank Expands Digital Yuan Network to 30 Operators

The People's Bank of China adds eight lenders to its e-CNY ecosystem, signaling accelerated adoption of the nation's…

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Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Operator Extradited from Fiji to Face US Charges

Edward Zimbardi, accused of defrauding thousands of crypto investors through a scheme promising 25% monthly returns, has been…

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Minnesota Battles xAI Over ‘Marketplace for Digital Sexual Violence’ in First-of-Its-Kind AI Law Fight

Minnesota's groundbreaking law regulating AI-generated sexual imagery faces its first major constitutional challenge from Elon Musk's xAI, as…

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OCC Greenlights Trump-Backed Crypto Venture While Lawmakers Challenge ‘Self-Dealing’

World Liberty Financial secured conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, enabling it to issue USD-backed stablecoins.…

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US Treasury Establishes Stablecoin Licensing Framework Under GENIUS Act, Enforcement Begins 2027

The Treasury Department has unveiled a regulatory pathway for stablecoins in the United States, requiring issuers to obtain…

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Binance Plans UK Market Return Through FCA License Application

The exchange is preparing to apply for UK Financial Conduct Authority licensing as new crypto regulations take effect,…

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Treasury Pushes Stablecoin Regulatory Framework as GENIUS Act Implementation Accelerates

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a major step toward formalizing federal oversight of payment stablecoins, unveiling a…

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CFTC Moves Forward with AI Computing Futures Regulation as CME Targets October Launch

U.S. regulators are preparing to regulate derivatives on AI computing power, signaling mainstream acceptance of novel digital assets…

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SEC Delays Crypto Fundraising Framework After Wall Street Opposition

The SEC suspended formal rulemaking on its crypto fundraising framework after pressure from Wall Street trade group SIFMA…

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US Treasury Opens GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulations to Public Comment Ahead of January Implementation

The US Department of the Treasury has launched public comment on proposed regulations for the GENIUS Act stablecoin…

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Austria’s FMA Issues First Published MiCA Penalty Against Crypto Broker Bitpanda

Austria's Financial Market Authority fines Bitpanda €70,000 for white paper and marketing disclosure violations in landmark MiCA enforcement…

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Bitcoin Core Philosophy Under Fire; White House Moves Ahead on Crypto Rules Without Congress; AI Agents Economy Begins Taking Shape

Blockstream CEO Adam Back challenges mythologized interpretations of Satoshi Nakamoto's vision, while the U.S. administration prepares to bypass…

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Trump Hosts Crypto Industry Leaders at White House as Regulatory Framework Takes Shape

President Trump is expected to meet with executives from major cryptocurrency platforms and prediction market firms this week,…

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Binance Supplied Customer Data to Russian Authorities in Terrorism Financing Case

According to Reuters reporting, Binance provided Russian law enforcement with transaction records and personal identification information used in…

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Dutch Prosecutors Liquidate $2.5 Million in Seized Crypto From Failed Platform Knaken

Trustee Carl Hamm reveals that cryptocurrency seized from unlicensed platform Knaken sold for $2.5 million, far short of…

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Austria Issues First MiCA Enforcement Fine to Bitpanda Exchange

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has fined Bitpanda €70,000 for violating the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, marking…

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Dutch Prosecutors Complete Knaken Crypto Liquidation Amid Investigation Into Missing €7 Million

Dutch prosecutors have sold off cryptocurrency recovered from failed exchange Knaken for €2.2 million as bankruptcy proceedings continue.…

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Chainalysis Challenges $95M Sole-Source ICE Contract Awarded to TRM Labs

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis filed a federal lawsuit disputing the U.S. government's decision to award a lucrative contract…

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White House Convenes Crypto Leaders as CLARITY Act’s Passage Odds Collapse

Regulatory prospects for comprehensive crypto legislation have darkened sharply, with Galaxy Digital estimating just 10% odds of passage…

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DefiLlama Postpones Mobile Launch to Combat Apple App Store Phishing Threats

Analytics platform DefiLlama delayed its mobile app release after spending months fighting fake apps that impersonated the platform…

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Trump Administration Hosts White House Crypto Roundtable with CFTC Chair Selig

High-level meeting marks kickoff for CFTC's inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee, bringing industry executives into direct dialogue with executive…

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World Liberty Secures Bank Charter for Trump-Backed USD1 Stablecoin

The OCC granted preliminary conditional approval for World Liberty Trust Company, enabling the Trump-backed crypto venture to issue…

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Washington Court Halts Kalshi Prediction Markets on Broad Contract Categories

A Washington state judge has ordered prediction market platform Kalshi to cease operations on sports, elections, politics, and…

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Galaxy Slashes CLARITY Act Odds to 10% as Senate Window Narrows

Investment firm Galaxy Digital dramatically reduced its forecast for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, slashing passage odds…

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Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Wins Preliminary Approval as National Trust Bank

World Liberty Financial, backed by President Donald Trump, has secured conditional approval from banking regulators to operate as…

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French Tax Records Breach Exposes Hundreds of Thousands to Fraud and Crypto Theft Attacks

A major breach of France's tax authority has leaked personal and financial data on 678,000+ taxpayers and businesses,…

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Ireland Establishes New Anti-Money Laundering Standards for Cryptocurrency Sector

Ireland's government has released a comprehensive AML/CFT strategy introducing stricter compliance requirements for crypto-asset service providers, including enhanced…

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UK Probe Into Farage’s Crypto Donations Resumes Following Parliamentary Reelection

Investigation into Reform leader Nigel Farage's undisclosed crypto-linked financial interests reignites after his by-election victory, raising questions about…

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Binance Blocks Transactions with 16 Exchanges Under EU Russia Sanctions

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance halts transaction processing with 16 platforms globally to maintain regulatory compliance, including HTX and 10…

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Singapore Authorities Warn of $11.8 Million LinkedIn Crypto Job Scam Ring

Sophisticated social engineering campaigns targeting cryptocurrency developers have cost victims $11.8 million through fake recruitment offers and malicious…

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Binance Halts Transactions With 11 Platforms Over Sanctions, Including HTX

The world's leading cryptocurrency exchange will restrict transactions involving HTX and 10 other platforms starting August 23, responding…

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Ireland Launches First National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy with Stricter Crypto Oversight

Ireland's inaugural AML strategy introduces enhanced checks on private crypto wallet transfers and tightens due diligence requirements for…

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Tether Receives Unqualified KPMG Audit, Ending Years of Reserve Skepticism

Big Four accounting firm KPMG issued an unqualified audit opinion on Tether's 2025 financial statements, marking a watershed…

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MSCI Proposes Screen That Could Remove Strategy, Metaplanet From Global Indexes

Cryptocurrency-focused companies Strategy and Metaplanet face potential removal from MSCI's global indexes under a proposed non-operating company screening…

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SEC Delays Historic Crypto Rulemaking Proposal

The Securities and Exchange Commission postponed a landmark vote on its first crypto-specific regulatory framework, citing scheduling issues…

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Washington Court Halts Kalshi Betting Operations, Defying CFTC Support

A King County judge ordered the prediction market exchange to cease offering wagers on sports, elections, and politics…

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RedotPay Delays US Public Debut as Regulatory Approval Process Extends

Cryptocurrency payment platform RedotPay has postponed its planned US public offering while working through regulatory approval requirements, though…

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JPMorgan Exits Polymarket Banking Partnership Amid Regulatory Pressures

Major financial institution severs banking ties with prediction market platform over compliance concerns, though potential underwriting interest remains.

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SEC Delays Crypto Offering Rules Decision as Senate Stalls Digital Asset Legislation

The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed a scheduled meeting on cryptocurrency offering regulations as the Senate enters…

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Citigroup CEO Signals Support for Crypto Legislation as Industry Negotiates Terms

Jane Fraser indicates Citigroup's willingness to back cryptocurrency regulatory measures, even as stakeholders continue pushing for revisions.

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Baltimore Escalates Legal Challenge to Prediction Markets Over Sports Betting Concerns

The City of Baltimore has sued prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they run unlicensed sports-betting platforms…

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South Korean Court Sentences Delio CEO to 15 Years for Massive Cryptocurrency Fraud

The CEO of cryptocurrency platform Delio has received a 15-year prison sentence after being convicted of defrauding users…

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Blockchain Association Escalates Fight Over Federal Reserve Banking Access

Trade group argues Supreme Court should limit Fed's power to deny payment system access to crypto-friendly state banks,…

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Trump Administration Authorizes Private Firms to Launch Offensive Cyberattacks Against Criminal Networks

A new White House program enlists vetted U.S. companies in offensive cyber operations against transnational criminal organizations, with…

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Blockchain Association Challenges Federal Reserve’s Banking Access Gatekeeping

The Blockchain Association has filed arguments before the Supreme Court supporting Custodia Bank's challenge to the Fed's denial…

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Over 40 Crypto Firms Demand AI Labs Grant Security Researchers Model Access

Over 40 bitcoin and crypto companies have called on AI labs to share their most advanced models with…

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Hawaii’s Crypto ATM Restrictions Take Effect October 1 Amid Scam Crisis

Hawaii is restricting cash deposits at cryptocurrency ATMs starting October 1 following investigations revealing that over 93% of…

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