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Japan passes key bill recognizing crypto as financial product, lowering tax rate
The amendments establish the basis for separate crypto taxation at a rate of approximately 20%, down from the current maximum 55% rate.
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US Treasury freezes over $130 million tied to Iran-linked crypto wallets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says OFAC sanctioned multiple Iran-linked crypto wallets, freezing over $130 million.
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UK plans first G7 digital sovereign bond by early 2027
The United Kingdom has announced plans to issue the first digital sovereign bond among G7 nations, with the initiative expected to be completed by early 2027. The move positions Britain at the forefront of blockchain-based government debt issuance within the world's most advanced economies. Official details were reported
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Stripe & Advent Bid $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal amid Stablecoin Push
Payments giant Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal Holdings for more than $53 billion. This marks one of the largest acquisition deals as both companies are actively expanding into stablecoins, mainly amid the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act deve
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Morgan Stanley Ethereum and Solana ETFs Near Launch, Bloomberg Analyst Confirms
Morgan Stanley has filed an amended S-1 registration statement for its Ethereum and Solana ETFs. The filings indicate the Wall Street giant is moving closer to launching new crypto ETFs following its spot Bitcoin ETF debut this year, claims a Bloomberg ETF analyst. Ad Ad Morgan Stanley Amends Ethere
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U.S., UK move to align rules for tokenized finance across world's largest financial markets
The United States and United Kingdom have taken coordinated steps to harmonize regulatory frameworks governing tokenized financial assets, marking a significant policy alignment between the world's two largest English-speaking financial markets. The joint initiative aims to establish compatible standards for the issuance, trading, and custody of tokenized securities
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UK to Defer Capital Gains Tax on DeFi Lending, Liquidity Pool Deposits
Moving crypto into a lending protocol or liquidity pool won’t count as a taxable disposal, deferring the charge until a real cash-out.
Technology
Japan’s biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
Japan's largest card payment network has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle Internet Group to explore integrating stablecoin payments across its merchant ecosystem. The partnership would potentially expose Circle's USDC stablecoin infrastructure to a network of approximately 40 million merchants operating throughout Japan, according to
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ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot
The European Central Bank will beta test a digital euro with 36 providers, including Revolut, after the project drew more than 50 applications.
Technology
Japan’s largest security token platform moves nearly $3 billion to Avalanche blockchain
Progmat develops security token infrastructure that accounts for 64.6% of Japan’s security token market total issuance value.
Technology
$230B SBI Holdings & Solana Foundation Launch Japan’s First On-Chain Financial Market
Japan’s financial sector just took a major step on-chain. On July 13, 2026, SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation officially announced a strategic collaboration to establish SBI Solana Global, a new joint venture designed to build Japan’s first on-chain financial market. The move signals that SBI S
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BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley join UK government's tokenization taskforce
The United Kingdom government has launched a formal tokenization taskforce, bringing together some of the world's largest financial institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley. The initiative signals a coordinated effort between the public sector and major Wall Street players to explore and advance the use