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Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire SEC, CFTC Commissioners at Will—At a Crucial Moment for Crypto
The court overturned a 91-year precedent, allowing President Trump to fire key federal regulators whenever he wishes for almost any reason.
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Polymarket Faces Broad CFTC Probe Amid Fake Bets Allegations
Crypto prediction market platform Polymarket is facing an extensive investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This comes amid allegations that the platform paid online creators to create fake bets and winnings targeting U.S. users. Ad Ad CFTC Conducting Extensive Probe Into P
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Binance faces EU service limits next week as MiCA rules take effect
Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.
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Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan after regulatory approval
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is available through SBI VC Trade for both institutional and retail users in the country.
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Trump cancels signing of housing bill with CBDC ban
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act included a provision that the US Federal Reserve was barred from issuing or creating a CBDC until 2030, but exempted certain stablecoins.
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Binance withdraws Greece-filed MiCA application
Binance said it plans to seek authorization in another EU jurisdiction just days ahead of the July 1 MiCA deadline, as unlicensed crypto firms are expected to wind down activities in the bloc.
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Trump lands in Senate's crosshairs over $500 million UAE investment in his crypto venture
A group of U.S. senators has launched scrutiny of President Donald Trump over a reported $500 million investment from the United Arab Emirates into his personal cryptocurrency venture. The inquiry focuses on potential conflicts of interest stemming from a foreign government's substantial financial stake in a crypto
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The digital euro takes a massive step forward after winning a crucial European Parliament vote
The European Parliament has passed a landmark vote clearing the final legislative hurdle for the digital euro, moving the European Central Bank's central bank digital currency (CBDC) project significantly closer to reality. The vote marks a decisive step in the EU's push to establish a sovereign
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Ripple targets EU, wins preliminary MiCA approval from Luxembourg financial regulator
Ripple has received preliminary approval under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework from Luxembourg's financial regulator, marking a significant step in the company's expansion into the European market. The approval positions Ripple to operate as a licensed crypto-asset service provider across
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U.S. Senate passes housing bill that carries four-year ban on a Fed CBDC
The U.S. Senate has passed a housing bill that includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for a period of four years. The legislation marks a significant legislative development at the intersection of housing policy and digital currency regulation, embedding the
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Bank of England eases stablecoin rules, introduces 40B pound issuance cap
The Bank of England published draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing reserve requirements and replacing holding limits with a temporary 40 billion pound issuance cap.
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Morgan Stanley amends Ethereum, Solana ETFs to reveal record cheap fees
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Morgan Stanley’s plan to charge 0.14% fees on two upcoming crypto ETFs makes them “the cheapest in [the] US and world.”