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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.
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US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report
US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.
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Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.
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One year under Paul Atkins, SEC's crypto stance shows break with past
While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.
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BIS warns dollar stablecoins could strain banks and policy
BIS general manager Pablo Hernández de Cos says US dollar stablecoins could pose risks to financial stability and urges stronger global coordination on regulation.
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Warren claims SEC’s Atkins likely misled Congress over enforcement data
SEC chair Paul Atkins is under fire from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who says he “may have been deliberately trying” to mislead Congress about the agency’s enforcement activity.
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Congress on verge of making regulated dollar stablecoins act almost like digital cash
Washington isn't trying to solve every crypto policy fight at once, but it appears to be carving out a workable path for one specific category of digital asset: the regulated, dollar-pegged stablecoin. The GENIUS Act established the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, and a b
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White House to Outline Plans for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Soon, Trump Crypto Advisor Says
Patrick Witt, the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, has provided an update on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, stating that they plan to announce plans towards implementing President Trump’s executive order soon. This comes as the CLARITY Act takes center st