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Kevin Warsh Hearing May Push Clarity Act to Late April or May
The hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, is expected to take priority. As a result, the Clarity Act discussion may be pushed…
UK Crypto Rules Advance as FCA Opens Public Consultation
FCA seeks feedback on stablecoins, trading, and custody rules, with applications opening in 2026 ahead of a full regime rollout…
Coinbase, Ripple, and Tillis Are All Ready, But the CLARITY Act Doesn’t Have a Date
Every political obstacle that was supposed to kill the CLARITY Act has been cleared. Polymarket signing odds have collapsed to…
RBI Urges Indians to Join CBDC Pilot, Calls e₹ ‘Future of Money’
India's central bank expands its digital rupee push, emphasizing UPI QR compatibility and its expanding role in India's welfare system.
Ripple CEO Sees CLARITY Act Breakthrough as Window Opens After D.C. Meetings
Brad Garlinghouse says the legislative window is “open” following a week of high-level Washington meetings, with the Senate Banking Committee…
Russia Moves to Enforce Strict ID Checks on Crypto Users
The central bank wants to block withdrawals from Russian crypto wallets unless users complete identity verification (KYC).
Pakistan Central Bank Opens Banking Access for Licensed Crypto Firms
SBP permits banking access for regulated VASPs with strict AML controls, marking a policy shift toward supervised crypto activity.
Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Discloses Crypto Exposure in Financial Filing
Disclosure shows exposure to crypto platforms, AI startups, and speculative ventures, raising transparency questions ahead of confirmation.
UK MP accuses Nigel Farage of Following Trump’s ‘Crypto Playbook’
Cooper questions Farage’s bitcoin promotion, political donations, and public statements, warning they may mirror Trump-style crypto tactics.
The CLARITY Act Countdown: Will the Senate Deliver a Crypto Win or Run Out the Clock?
With Coinbase, the SEC, and the Treasury finally aligned, the crypto industry holds its breath as the Senate Banking Committee…
Senator Tillis Moves to Clarify Rules on Stablecoin Interest
Sen. Thom Tillis says talks are progressing well, and the draft language is ready and could be released soon if…
SEC Says Some DeFi Interfaces May Not Need Broker Registration
The SEC said they need to follow rules, including not giving trading advice, controlling user funds, or pushing users to…
ABA Says White House Stablecoin Yield Study Misses Community Bank Risk
The CEA found banning stablecoin yield would have only a limited effect on lending, while bankers argue the bigger risk…
Bank of Korea Calls Crypto Circuit Breaker After Bithumb’s $43 Billion Blunder
A staff error sent 620,000 BTC worth $43B to users, triggering major disruption and exposing critical flaws in exchange controls…
BOK Nominee Supports CBDC While Backing Regulated Stablecoins
Shin says digital currency plans must balance innovation and stability, highlighting stablecoins’ role in tokenized assets and automated payments.
Senator Lummis Urges Action on CLARITY Act Before 2026 Midterms
Senator Lummis backed the act, asserting that the U.S. currently has everything in place to enact the legislation.
Hong Kong Advances Stablecoin Rules With First Licences
HKMA grants initial licences under new law, prioritising risk controls and limiting approvals as the stablecoin framework takes shape.
Japan Reclassifies Crypto Assets Under Financial Instruments Act
The move shifts oversight from the Funds Settlement Act, which treated them mainly as payment tools, to the stricter FIEA…
Russia Says No Crypto Mining Ban Planned for Moscow Region
Officials say at least 65 mining centers operate in the region, consuming about 734 megawatts of electricity.
US Treasury Opens Cyber Threat Intelligence to Crypto Firms
The program gives eligible crypto companies access to federal cyber intelligence as threats grow and the sector integrates into finance.
CFTC Seeks Injunction Against Arizona in Prediction Market Dispute
The filing seeks declaratory judgments confirming the CFTC’s sole authority to regulate event contracts.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls for Swift Passage of Crypto CLARITY Act
Scott Bessent says that Congress must pass the Clarity Act to preserve it and rise to the challenge before us.
US Treasury Proposes New Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The proposed joint rule lays out certain responsibilities, which include preventing money laundering, suspicious activity reporting, and more.
US DOJ Rejects Supreme Court Argument in Tornado Cash Co-Founder Case
DOJ says Storm misled victims and made 250+ platform changes without preventing illegal activity, unlike Cox’s strict measures.
OKX vs. CZ: Founder Star Xu Denies Whistleblower Allegations
Claims originate from an X post and CZ’s book, describing a 2025 dinner where Li allegedly saw a screenshot linking…
SEC Admits Crypto Missteps, Signals Enforcement Reset Under Atkins
Chair Atkins says the SEC will focus on fraud, market manipulation, and fiduciary breaches, prioritizing real investor harm over headlines.
First of Its Kind: Coinbase Gets ASIC Approval for Retail Crypto Derivatives
The exchange’s new AFSL allows it to launch retail perpetual contracts locally, positioning Coinbase ahead of sweeping national digital asset…
FDIC Opens Door to Bank Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act
The proposal also tackles tokenized deposits and says stablecoin reserve deposits would not get FDIC pass-through insurance for holders.
SEC Nears ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal to Clarify Fundraising Rules
Chair Paul Atkins says “reg crypto” is now at OIRA, signaling the SEC is close to unveiling clearer rules for…
Bill Hagerty Says Senate Could Advance Crypto Bill in April
The Tennessee lawmaker said remaining issues are not insurmountable as Senate Republicans push to move the bill after months of…
