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OCC Targets November for Final GENIUS Stablecoin Regulations

The US banking regulator commits to finalizing stablecoin rules by November, ahead of the GENIUS Act's January 2027…

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CFTC Imposes 5-Year Trading Bans on Former FTX and Alameda Executives

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has concluded civil enforcement cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, imposing…

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Bitcoin Breaks Above $66,500 as SEC Introduces Crypto Capital Rules and White House Convenes Industry Leaders

Bitcoin surged past $66,500 for the first time since July, powered by regulatory clarity from the SEC, Treasury…

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SEC Proposes New Digital Asset Framework as Crypto Regulation Diverges from Congress

The SEC introduces formal rules for digital asset investment contracts, moving away from enforcement-driven regulation as congressional efforts…

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AI Army vs. Scammers: Australian Firm Deploys 200,000 Bot Victims to Protect Crypto Users

An Australian technology company is leveraging nearly 200,000 AI personas to engage scammers at scale, extracting critical intelligence…

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$165M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind Extradited From Fiji to Face US Justice

Edward Zimbardi, accused of orchestrating a $165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has been deported from Fiji to the…

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Nexo Launches Regulated Crypto Credit Lines in Australia

Cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo has introduced regulated crypto-backed credit offerings in Australia, allowing users to borrow against their…

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FASB Sets Standards for Stablecoin Classification as Cash Equivalents, Signaling Crypto Maturation

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has released proposed guidance establishing criteria for when companies can treat stablecoins as…

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Ripple CLO Flags September 15 as Critical Test for Clarity Act and Market Structure Reform

Stuart Alderoty emphasizes that September 15 represents a bellwether moment for crypto regulatory legislation, warning policymakers risk forfeiting…

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Pennsylvania Implements Strict AI Data Center Rules Amid Energy Concerns

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order imposing new restrictions on large AI data centers to protect residents…

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Solana Policy Institute CEO Warns Clarity Act Faces ‘August Recess Purgatory,’ Slim Odds Before Midterms

Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO of the Solana Policy Institute, cautions that crypto legislation stalls as Congress enters its recess…

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SEC Unveils Major Framework to Keep Crypto Capital Formation in the US

The SEC's new 'Regulation Crypto Assets' framework introduces tailored exemptions and safe harbors designed to streamline how digital…

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SEC Rolls Out Crypto Regulation Framework Amid Congressional CLARITY Act Stalemate

The SEC has proposed new rules creating a safe harbor for crypto tokens and establishing a framework for…

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SEC Charts New Course: Regulatory Framework Enables Streamlined Crypto Fundraising

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposes exemptions allowing cryptocurrency projects to raise capital without full securities registration, signaling…

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Ripple, Coinbase-Backed PAC Deploys $2M Against Crypto-Skeptical Florida Candidate

Fairshake affiliate pours millions into opposing Democratic primary candidate with minimal digital asset stance, raising questions about cryptocurrency's…

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SEC Proposes New Digital Asset Investment Pathway

The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a new rule framework aimed at creating clearer pathways for digital asset…

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Prosecutors Reject Mashinsky’s Bid to Overturn Celsius Fraud Conviction

Federal prosecutors have rejected ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's attempt to overturn his 12-year fraud conviction, calling his legal…

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Chainalysis Challenges $94.6M ICE Contract Award to TRM Labs in Federal Court

The blockchain intelligence firm files a bid protest claiming the government's sole-source procurement process was unfair, escalating competition…

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FATF Scrutiny May Drive DeFi Toward Safer, More Decentralized Architecture, Says Curve Founder

Michael Egorov, founder of the Curve protocol, suggests regulatory pressure from the Financial Action Task Force could accelerate…

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Fiji Extradites Alleged ‘Crypto Program’ Operator to U.S. Over $165M Ponzi Fraud

Island nation deports Edward Zimbardi to face charges related to alleged crypto scheme affecting thousands of investors

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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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