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CLARITY Act sees ‘big step forward’ as markup set for May 14
Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad said the date is a “big step forward” and is essential for supporting innovation in the US.
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Crypto exchanges pushed US lawmakers to bar provision on risky tokens: Report
Three companies reportedly pressed US senators for changes to a crypto bill, removing language that would require them to offer trading on tokens “not readily susceptible to manipulation.”
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‘Shifted the vibes:’ Stablecoin deal revives crypto bill despite lingering ethics disputes
Vibes are on the upswing a week after lawmakers reached a compromise on what had become a major sticking point in passing crypto legislation.
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SEC weighs new rulemaking for onchain market structures and software applications
The SEC needs to clear up how its regulatory framework applies to software applications, said its Chair Paul Atkins on Friday.
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Kraken parent goes for the OCC charter in bid to become a federal crypto bank
Kraken's parent company has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeking a federal banking charter that would allow it to operate as a nationally chartered crypto bank. The move represents a significant step in the exchange's efforts to expand
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ECB’s Lagarde flags euro-denominated stablecoins as financial stability risk, diverging from Bundesbank stance
The ECB President argued that euro-denominated stablecoins risk financial stability and monetary policy, pushing for a digital euro instead.
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Senator Warren presses Meta over stablecoin trial ahead of 2026 rollout plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Meta over its stablecoin trial, citing Libra risks and 2026 integration plans.
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Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight
Arbitrum's governance community has voted to approve the release of $71 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) from the layer-2 network's treasury, despite ongoing legal proceedings involving U.S. authorities seeking to seize the funds. The proposal passed with overwhelming support from token holders, securing the necessary
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Treasury demands Binance comply with monitoring guidelines amid reports over $1 billion flowed to Iran-linked groups: report
Binance is required to comply with monitoring program as part of pleading guilty to charges in 2023 related to sanctions and money laundering.
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Germany weighs 2027 crypto tax overhaul as one-year holding rule under threat
Germany may overhaul its crypto tax rules from 2027, potentially curbing the country’s hallmark one-year tax-free holding rule as it tightens enforcement and seeks extra revenue.
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South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax starting January 2027: Report
South Korea’s Finance Ministry has reportedly confirmed for the first time that a 22% tax on crypto gains will proceed as scheduled in January 2027.
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Samourai Wallet co-founder appeals for donations to pay $2M legal fees
Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were sentenced to five and four years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in the crypto protocol.