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Clarity Act’s stablecoin yield language pushed back; ban on idle balances still intact
A source told The Block that the latest text reflects previous language that bans rewards on idle stablecoin holdings.
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Why the SEC just gave self custody crypto apps 5 years to get traditional broker licenses
The SEC moved the crypto market structure forward on Apr. 13 without waiting for Congress to act. The agency's Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement on Covered User Interfaces, such as websites, browser extensions, wallet-linked apps, and mobile applications that help users in
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Circle CEO says China could launch yuan stablecoin within 3 to 5 years as currency race heats up
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within the next three to five years, intensifying the global digital currency competition. Speaking at a financial technology conference, Allaire highlighted China's aggressive push into digital currency infrastructure and suggested the country may extend its central bank
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The CLARITY Act breakthrough: Why JPMorgan says the U.S. crypto rulebook is ‘close to completion’
JPMorgan executives told clients this week that the United States is nearing completion of its comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework, with the CLARITY Act representing a significant breakthrough in establishing clear digital asset rules. The banking giant's analysts cited recent Congressional progress on stablecoin legislation and ongoing negotiations between
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Solana Institute-backed super PAC pours $8 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio race
Sentinel Action Fund has received backing from the Solana Institute and Multicoin Capital, a crypto-focused venture capital firm.
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UK FCA seeks feedback on guidance for crypto rules ahead of 2027 rollout
The UK financial regulator has launched a consultation on crypto rules covering stablecoins, trading and staking ahead of a broader UK crypto regime expected to take effect in 2027.
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EU adviser says ‘MiCA 2’ is likely as crypto market matures: PBW 2026
EU officials plan to reassess MiCA as companies test its limits, with industry feedback set to shape potential changes to the bloc’s crypto framework.
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Pakistan allows banks to open accounts for licensed VASPs, ending 2018 ban
The State Bank of Pakistan ended a 2018 ban, allowing regulated entities to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers.
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Societe Generale unit adds MiCA-compliant stablecoin to MetaMask
Societe Generale's digital asset unit added its MiCA compliant USD stablecoin to MetaMask for fiat on- and off-ramps and trading.
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21Shares files second amendment to Hyperliquid ETF filing, seeks Nasdaq listing under THYP
The issuer plans to buy 20,000 shares from the trust at $25 per share as an initial seed creation basket to buy HYPE prior to the listing.
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Virginia to hold dormant crypto ‘in-kind’ for at least one year under new law
The legislation stipulates that unclaimed crypto assets in customer accounts will be transferred to state custody in-kind.
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Federal Reserve chair nominee's disclosure includes crypto and AI holdings
Kevin Warsh did not include the value of several crypto and AI investments among his disclosures as he awaits his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.