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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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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.
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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.
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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
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Trump Won't Sign Housing Bill With CBDC Ban—Will It Become Law Tonight Anyway?
Unless President Trump vetoes the bill, it will become law at midnight, banning the Federal Reserve from developing a CBDC until 2031.
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USDC issuer Circle wins final approval for US national trust bank charter
Circle announces it received final OCC approval for a national trust bank that will initially serve the company and affiliates, with possible future custody services for institutional clients.
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Newest version of crypto Clarity Act may drop as soon as next week, sources say
The latest version of the Crypto Clarity Act is expected to be released as soon as next week, according to sources familiar with the matter. The updated legislation, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, represents one of the most significant legislative
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Sony Bank gets conditional OCC approval for US trust bank to issue dollar-backed stablecoin
The trust bank subsidiary, Connectia Trust, is expected to issue and manage a dollar-backed stablecoin, pending final approval.