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Weaponizing Web3: Congress Pivots Crypto Policy Toward National Security
A June 25 House Oversight roundtable marks a strategic turning point, linking the defense of cross-border payment networks to America's…
WhiteBIT EU Secures MiCA License in Austria Ahead of EU’s Deadline
The Austrian authorization enables WhiteBIT EU to offer regulated crypto services across the EEA as MiCA adoption accelerates among exchanges,…
Crypto’s Warsh Bet Faces Test as Fed Prioritizes Inflation Over Rate Cuts
Kevin Warsh's first press conference and vow to prioritize "price stability" have erased expected 2026 rate cuts.
EU to Ban Privacy Coin Services Under Sweeping AML Rules
The European Union’s new AML framework will restrict privacy coin services, ban anonymous crypto accounts, and impose stricter compliance requirements…
Bankers Press Senate on Stablecoin Yield Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
Stablecoin yield remains a contested issue as lawmakers finalize digital asset legislation, balancing banking interests, DeFi rules, and market structure.
‘We Need to Land This Plane’: Sen. McCormick on CLARITY Act Push
The legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets as lawmakers work to balance innovation, banking concerns, and…
No More Polymarket Perks: Congress Targets Lawmakers Trading on Government Secrets
Rep. Bryan Steil introduced the "Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act," which outlines strict clawbacks and DOJ enforcement to block insider…
South Korea Mandates Central Bank Tracking for Cross-Border Crypto
Approved by the Cabinet, the revised Foreign Exchange Transactions Act will mandate registration and network integration by December 2026, while…
SEC and CFTC Launch Historic Joint Review of Crypto Derivatives Rules
Signaling an end to regulatory siloes, Chairmen Paul Atkins and Michael Selig launch a joint review to finally draw clear…
Celsius Founder Hit With Lifetime Ban as CFTC Closes Case
The order formally ends the CFTC's case and bars Mashinsky from U.S. commodities markets following his criminal conviction.
CLARITY Act Gains Momentum as Senate Eyes Post-Recess Vote
Senate negotiations and law enforcement discussions could determine whether the CLARITY Act reaches the floor, shaping the future of U.S.…
US Moves to Tighten Stablecoin ID Rules Under GENIUS Act
The proposal would bring stablecoin issuers under customer identification rules similar to banks, marking another step in implementing the GENIUS…
Malta Pushes to Define What Actually Counts as ‘Decentralized’ Under MiCA
The MFSA’s new discussion paper warns that many DeFi platforms continue to use hidden centralized features, prompting re-evaluation of regulatory…
Oman’s Mandatory Bitcoin Mining Pool Trades Miner Freedom for State Control
The mandate gives regulators direct visibility into hashrate, revenue, and energy use, but removes miners' ability to choose their own…
G7 Declares North Korean Crypto Heists a Top Global Security Threat
The Group of Seven (G7) has formally identified cryptocurrency-related crime as an emerging geopolitical security issue, with leaders specifically calling…
BitGo Europe Launches MiCA-Compliant Crypto-as-a-Service Platform in EU
BaFin-authorized CaaS offering provides custody, trading, onboarding, and wallet infrastructure via modular APIs to help eligible VASPs transition smoothly under…
Kentucky Sues Kalshi and Polymarket As Prediction Market Wars Escalates
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman alleges the platforms are operating illegal sportsbooks and unlicensed casinos, escalating the nationwide battle over…
CME to Sue CFTC Over Kalshi’s Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy argues Bitcoin perpetual futures are swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act and plans to challenge the…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Clemency Push Hits a New Roadblock in Washington
Both senators strongly criticized his actions, arguing he has shown no remorse and should serve his full sentence.
Bybit Faces Fresh Regulatory Warning From Singapore
The move is a public warning rather than a ban or fraud allegation, aimed at helping investors identify unregulated platforms.
Bitget EU Advances MiCAR Bid Under Austria’s Regulatory Review
Approval under the European Union's Markets would allow Bitget EU to offer regulated crypto services across the European Union under…
Australia High Court Rules Against Block Earner in ASIC Case
Australia's highest court ruled Block Earner's crypto yield product was both a financial investment and a derivative, strengthening ASIC's oversight…
Gaming Coalition Urges Congress to Ban Sports Event Contracts
A coalition of gaming operators, tribal groups, and labor unions is urging Congress to use crypto legislation to prohibit sports-event…
Congress Advances Housing Bill That Bans a Fed CBDC Through 2030
Congressional leaders have released updated text for a sweeping housing bill that would bar the Federal Reserve from issuing a…
Trump-Backed World Liberty Nears Key U.S. Banking Charter
NOTUS reported that OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould could announce a decision soon, which when approved would allow World Liberty Financial…
Pritzker Signs Illinois Crypto Tax Into Law, Rejecting Industry’s Veto Plea
The levy takes effect January 1, 2027, is collected by registered brokers, and is projected to raise about $60 million…
Bipartisan Senators Press Treasury to Clarify State Stablecoin Oversight
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to establish clear certification rules for state stablecoin regulators…
CFTC Signals Major Deregulation Push for Crypto and Fintech
The review could reshape how crypto, DeFi, and fintech firms access U.S. derivatives markets by identifying outdated rules and reducing…
Crypto Money Floods Alabama Senate Runoff as Fairshake Bets $12M
The race highlights crypto's growing role in U.S. elections as industry-funded PACs continue backing candidates viewed as supportive of digital…
Binance May Lose EU Access in July as MiCA Licence Bid Falters
Binance’s Greece MiCA application may be turned down, while the exchange says it has received no formal rejection from HCMC.
