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Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services
Individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time.
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US Senator asks for Binance monitor update amid scrutiny of Iran sanctions
A letter from US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he was concerned about “mounting allegations of dangerously lax anti-money laundering prevention by Binance.”
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Polish PM says crypto firm tied to Russian mafia and secret service backed political rivals
The comments came during a parliamentary vote to overrule the Polish president's vetoing of crypto legislation.
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SEC Officials Push US Crypto Ambitions in Debut Podcast Episode
The agency's chairman, Paul Atkins, sat down with two key commissioners to outline a shift away from enforcement.
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France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift
France's Finance Minister has publicly called for increased development of euro-denominated stablecoins, marking a significant shift in the government's stance toward privately-issued digital currencies. The minister's statement represents a notable policy reversal from France's previously critical position on stablecoins issued by private
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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.