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SEC admits certain crypto enforcement cases delivered no investor benefit
Under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the number of SEC enforcement actions against public companies has decreased by about 30%.
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U.S. regulators tighten AML rules while banning “reputation risk” in banking overhaul
A coordinated U.S. regulatory push is reshaping banking and stablecoin oversight, combining stricter AML rules with limits on discretionary supervision.
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Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC's new proposal
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has unveiled a new proposal that brings stablecoin issuers significantly closer to comprehensive federal regulation in the United States. The regulatory framework would establish clear guidelines for how stablecoin companies must operate, including reserve requirements and custody standards for the assets backing their digital
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South Korea orders crypto exchanges to verify holdings every 5 minutes
An inspection found slow reconciliation cycles and weak trade-halting systems across major crypto exchanges.
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SEC close to putting out 'reg crypto' for fundraising questions, Chair Atkins says
SEC Chair Caroline Atkins announced that the commission is nearing completion of comprehensive cryptocurrency fundraising regulations, dubbed "Reg Crypto," during remarks at a financial services conference on Monday. Atkins indicated the proposed framework could be released for public comment within the next quarter, marking a significant step toward
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SEC crypto safe harbor heads to White House review, proposal due ‘shortly’ says Atkins
A proposed safe harbor framework to allow crypto projects to launch without needing to register right away is now in the White House's hands.
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Citadel and Fidelity just made their clearest move yet to rebuild crypto like Wall Street
EDX Markets’ bid for a federal trust bank charter is not just another crypto expansion story. It is a live test of whether Wall Street-backed firms can move more of crypto’s custody and settlement stack inside the U.S. banking perimeter. Citadel, Fidelity, and Schwab-backed EDX wants to bring equity
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Argentina’s Milei had phone calls with leader of LIBRA crypto project that collapsed: NYT
The president, who has denied wrongdoing, continues to be a person of interest in the federal investigation of LIBRA.
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Kalshi wins appeal against New Jersey over sports event contracts
A court handed prediction markets a victory, ruling that New Jersey does not have explicit authority over sports-related event contracts.
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Wall Street sees a $10 trillion opening as Washington rewrites 401(k) rules
The federal government is preparing to redraw the boundaries of America's retirement accounts. The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule clarifying how 401(k) fiduciaries (the employer committees legally responsible for plan investment decisions) should evaluate so-called “alternative” asse
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Apple pulls Jack Dorsey's Bitchat from China at Beijing’s request
Bitchat launched in July last year and has been used during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran as authorities attempted to restrict usage of the internet.
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IMF warns tokenized finance could amplify market crises, urges central bank-anchored settlement
The report warns that instant settlement removes the time buffers to intervene during crises, and compared stablecoins to money market funds.