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SEC’s innovation exemption for tokenized stocks to come as early as this week: Bloomberg
The SEC has approved several entities to move forward with tokenized stock initiatives, including the NYSE and Nasdaq.
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Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services
The NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets.
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Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody August 1
Minnesota banks and credit unions will be authorized to offer cryptocurrency custody services starting August 1, following new regulatory guidance from state financial authorities. The directive applies to all state-chartered financial institutions and represents a significant expansion of traditional banking services into digital asset management. Minnesota becomes one of the
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SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg
The Securities and Exchange Commission is set to propose a comprehensive framework for tokenized stocks as Wall Street's blockchain initiatives continue to expand, according to a Bloomberg report. The regulatory proposal comes as major financial institutions increasingly explore digital asset representations of traditional securities, seeking to modernize trading
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Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin and brokerage services in Europe
Zerohash Europe is the first firm licensed under Europe’s flagship MiCA crypto regulation to also hold full EMI status.
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South Korea's KB Financial completes stablecoin pilot for offline payments
The parent company of South Korea’s largest bank completed a stablecoin payment pilot ahead of the country's proposed digital asset framework.
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Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets
UK regulators seek industry feedback on tokenized securities, collateral, and settlement infrastructure with a July 3 deadline.
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House Agriculture leaders press Trump to appoint CFTC commissioners as CLARITY Act advances in Senate
Chair Michael Selig has been the agency's sole commissioner since December, with four seats sitting empty, as Trump has not nominated replacements.
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President Trump Discloses Coinbase, Robinhood and Bitcoin Mining Stock Trades
President Donald Trump reported trades in crypto firms like Coinbase and Robinhood, among others, according to new ethics filings.
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CME, ICE push U.S. regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid over manipulation risks
Major U.S. derivatives exchanges CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) have reportedly urged American regulators to investigate decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid over concerns about potential market manipulation risks. The traditional exchanges have raised questions about the oversight and regulatory compliance of the fast-growing DeFi platform, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Poland passes MiCA crypto bill as $96 million Zondacrypto probe deepens: report
Polish lawmakers adopted MiCA as prosecutors probe $96 million in losses from collapsed exchange Zondacrypto.
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Myanmar bill proposes death penalty for scam coercion, life imprisonment for crypto fraud: report
A Myanmar bill proposes the death penalty for scam coercion and life imprisonment for crypto-related offenses.