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The newly released text of the Clarity Act reveals provisions that would allow cryptocurrency firms to offer yield-generating rewards on stablecoins while maintaining protective barriers around traditional banking deposit yields. The legislation, anticipated to be introduced in Congress, establishes a regulatory framework distinguishing between crypto-based reward mechanisms and conventional bank
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Brazil’s central bank barred virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as it tightens oversight of crypto-linked flows.
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Crypto legislation is gaining momentum, with lawmakers eyeing a potential mid-May markup—even as key disputes remain unresolved.
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S. Res. 708 prohibits senators and staff from using prediction markets, and became effective immediately upon passage.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding a loan that stablecoin issuer Tether allegedly provided to his family members. The Massachusetts Democrat sent a letter to Lutnick seeking detailed information about the financial arrangement and any potential conflicts of interest stemming from his role overseeing trade
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The FCA signs off rules to let UK funds keep registers onchain and add a new Direct‑to‑Fund dealing model, aiming to simplify tokenized funds inside the existing regime.
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Traditional banking institutions are actively lobbying to delay pending stablecoin legislation while cryptocurrency company Agora accelerates its pursuit of a banking charter, according to industry sources. The banking sector's efforts come as regulatory frameworks for digital assets face increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and financial regulators. Stablecoin regulation has
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New data reveals potential widespread insider trading issues on decentralized prediction market Polymarket, extending beyond the previously reported Green Beret case. According to a CoinDesk analysis, multiple military-related markets on the platform show suspicious trading patterns that suggest participants may have accessed non-public information before placing bets. The investigation identified
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze.
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South Korean prosecutors seek 20 years for Delio CEO over $168.8 million embezzlement from 2,800 crypto deposit users.
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The FTC order ties Mashinsky’s $10 million payment to a mostly suspended $4.72 billion judgment that can be revived over asset disclosures.
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A US court sentenced Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to 8 years for operating an unlicensed crypto exchange that laundered more than $470 million.