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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.
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GENIUS Act Update: FDIC Plans April 7 Meeting to Define Bank Stablecoin Rules
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is planning to convene a board meeting on April 7, 2026, marking a major milestone in the rollout of the GENIUS Act. The meeting is supposed to discuss key rules for bank-issued stablecoins under the crypto bill. Ad Ad FDIC to Discuss Key GENIUS Act S
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CFTC sues 3 states in bid to redefine crypto prediction markets as federal products
Washington has escalated its fight with states over prediction markets, launching lawsuits that could decide whether these platforms operate as national financial products or state-regulated gambling. The outcome will determine if sports contracts can scale or get forced back into local licensing re
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Cambodia Advances Law Targeting Crypto Scam Compound Kingpins with Life in Jail
The draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud.
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Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF
The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”
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Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG
Todd Blanche has been appointed as interim Attorney General, marking a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation enforcement. Blanche previously authored the Department of Justice's comprehensive crypto enforcement memo that outlined the agency's approach to digital asset prosecutions and compliance frameworks. Blanche brings extensive experience in both
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Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week
The release of a highly anticipated crypto market structure bill has been delayed as industry stakeholders review a revised compromise proposal regarding stablecoin yield regulations this week. The postponement comes as lawmakers work to address competing interests between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency companies over how stablecoins should generate and
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Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push
Coinbase has received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust charter, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency exchange. The initial nod from the federal banking regulator advances Coinbase's efforts to expand its institutional custody services and operate