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Binance refutes a DOJ memo claiming it will reduce cooperation, saying ADGM rules allow direct help. The exchange has contacted both agencies to reaffirm its stance.
CFTC Chairman Selig says 'we're so close' as Aug. 7 recess deadline looms; Sen. Lummis warns failure means another country writes the rules.
SEC's 2026 agenda includes safe harbor for tokenized securities, broker-dealer rule changes for DeFi, and Exchange Act updates for crypto ATSs. Chair Atkins pushes onshore activity.
Paxos launched USDGL, a yield-bearing stablecoin under MAS rules in Singapore. The token offers yield from reserves with regulatory oversight, setting it apart from unregulated peers.
Solana dominates as tokenized equity transfers hit $8.41B, up 105% in month. June trading volume record $3.86B. First-half volumes on Solana 6x H2 2025.
US removes Syria from terror blacklist after 47 years. Germany's USDC aid pilot cut costs 73%. The 45-day review period ends by late August 2026.
BoE governor Andrew Bailey wrote a letter saying a meeting with Nigel Farage did not change the central bank's digital pound position. Farage faces a by-election and investigations.
Russia's Duma approved a crypto bill that drops wallet disclosure requirements and caps retail investment at 300K rubles. Central Bank gets oversight.
BitGo says stablecoin and jurisdiction bills could cut offshore reliance. Prediction markets price long odds on Bitcoin at $200,000 by 2026, with sub-market odds below 6%.
The SEC's new Retail Fraud Working Group targets digital asset promotions aimed at everyday investors. The group coordinates across enforcement divisions to catch influencer and microcap token schemes.
Nium acquires Cypher's non-custodial wallet and Visa card tech, adding zero-fee USDC loading to its stablecoin payment platform across 25+ chains.
ESMA says many prediction market event contracts already fall under EU binary options ban; tokenized ones may face MiCA rules. Platforms face a narrow path to European retail.
CFTC Chair Selig says the Clarity Act is close to passage. The bill would give the CFTC jurisdiction over digital commodities. Senate action is the next hurdle.
MiCA 2.0 consultation closes Aug. 31 as EU reviews stablecoin rules after US GENIUS Act. ESMA custody checks start July. Traders face stablecoin liquidity risk.
US crypto ATMs fell from 38,708 to 27,945 machines as four states banned kiosks outright and Bitcoin Depot filed for bankruptcy. The June net loss of 10,230 machines has no precedent in the data.
Kraken listed SN64, a sub-$100M token, for spot trading. The exchange's pipeline stays active despite SEC scrutiny, exposing traders to reclassification risk.
Wyden wants the BRCA attached to the Clarity Act to shield non-custodial developers from state money-transmitter laws. Cortez Masto and Warner are the swing votes.
Six crypto companies that went public since mid-2025 trade below opening prices. Circle's shares are up 110% from its IPO price despite the downturn. The selloff has delayed Kraken, Grayscale, and others.
Texas accounted for $56.8M in crypto kiosk fraud losses reported to the FBI last year, more than any other state. San Antonio now requires warning signs; Smith County seeks a ban.
Zapper's app, website, and API shut completely on August 3. A decade ago, the DeFi dashboard served 2M monthly users and processed $13B in volume.
CFTC Chair says Clarity Act nearing finalization after House passage. Senate holds the key to clear federal crypto rules. Bill would give CFTC sole authority over digital commodities.
EU regulators plan MiCA revision requiring foreign stablecoin issuers to hold EU licenses, closing a regulatory gap as US advances stablecoin law. The changes would raise costs for Tether and Circle.
RBI wants banks barred from crypto exposure. Tax dept says offshore trading and private wallets complicate compliance. 39M traders hold $2.1B in assets.
The RBI warns stablecoins threaten monetary sovereignty as tax data shows fewer than 25% of crypto traders declared transactions. New FIU rules target offshore exchanges.
Dinari and tZERO have joined forces to let broker-dealers offer tokenized US equities through a single regulated integration point. dAAPL and dNVDA tokens backed by actual shares, not synthetics.
Kazakhstan's new decree offers tax-free crypto trading and stablecoin cross-border payments, aiming to bring offshore holdings back into the regulated system.
CFTC Chair Selig says Congress is close to passing the CLARITY Act, which would give his agency primary jurisdiction over Bitcoin and Ether. A Senate vote before August recess is the key marker.
RBI reiterates crypto ban preference, putting 39M traders' $2.1B at risk. A 2021 Supreme Court ruling overturned a prior ban, complicating a new prohibition.
The BoE governor's denial does not eliminate the political risk to the digital pound. The Brickell complaint and stablecoin regulatory signals are the next catalysts for crypto firms.
OpenAI dropped real-time voice models with 128K context and consumer-friendly pricing. For DeFi agents and on-chain tools, the interface layer just shifted.