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UK cracks down on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in nationwide raids
The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders.
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SEC ‘on the cusp’ of onchain tokenized securities exemption: Atkins
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities.
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Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors
Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.
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Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks
Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
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Russia passes crypto bill in first reading; permits use in foreign trade settlements
The bill would prohibit the use of crypto for domestic payments but allow its use in foreign economic activities, according to TASS.
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Tron's Justin Sun sues Trump-linked World Liberty Financial over frozen assets
Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform backed by President Donald Trump, alleging the company has improperly frozen his digital assets. The legal action, filed in federal court, claims World Liberty Financial violated contractual agreements by restricting access to Sun's
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Fed pick Warsh backs crypto’s place in finance as Warren raises ‘sock puppet’ concerns in hearing
Digital assets are already ingrained in the financial industry, said Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh during his nomination hearing.
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New York Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini for ‘illegal gambling’ on prediction market platforms
NY AG Letitia James has sued Coinbase and Gemini for allegedly illegally offering people the ability to bet on events.
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Bipartisan PACE Act looks to open Fed payment rails to nonbanks, draws crypto support
California Reps. Sam Liccardo and Young Kim introduced a bill that would allow certain providers access to the central bank.
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UK sets out plan to integrate payments rules covering stablecoins and tokenized deposits
HM Treasury proposed unifying UK payments rules for traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits during Fintech Week in London.
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Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
The Bank of Korea's newly appointed governor outlined the central bank's digital asset priorities in a key policy address, emphasizing plans to advance central bank digital currency (CBDC) development and explore bank-issued tokens. Notably absent from the speech was any mention of stablecoin regulation or adoption
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European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.