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President Trump's June 22 executive order mandates federal PQC migration by 2030, pressuring crypto firms to adopt NIST standards. 6.7M BTC in vulnerable addresses, harvest-now-decrypt-later risk.
Kraken targets a full banking license in Lithuania, following Revolut's path. The move would let it hold deposits and lend directly, bypassing partner banks and deepening the crypto-bank blur.
Vanguard posted a job as first head of digital assets, focusing on tokenization. $10T manager blocked Bitcoin ETFs. CEO Ramji helped launch BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
Internal documents show the RBI and tax department aligning on crypto restrictions, adding pressure on exchanges already reeling from a 30% tax.
RBI renews prohibition stance on crypto and stablecoins as tax department finds fewer than 1 in 4 crypto traders filed returns. FIU OTC recordkeeping rule takes effect January 2026.
Internal RBI documents show the central bank wants banks barred from touching crypto, even as 39 million Indian investors already hold digital assets. Tax compliance is below 25%.
The Reserve Bank of India continues pushing for crypto prohibition as tax authorities flag widespread underreporting. Only 25% of transactors declared gains in FY23. India's external vulnerabilities add to the caution.
The SEC's 2026 rulemaking agenda includes a safe harbor for token projects and custody guidelines that could unlock institutional allocations. April 30 hearing sets next marker.
EU court ruling forces Apple to open iOS to alternative app stores, cutting costs for crypto app developers by bypassing 30% commission. DMA decision changes iPhone crypto distribution.
Farage resigns from Parliament to force a by-election as watchdogs probe undeclared £5M crypto gift from Harborne and benefits from Cottrell. He won Clacton in 2024 with 46.2% of the vote. The by-election date is not yet set.
Canada moves on stablecoin rules, CARF adoption, and CIRO custody standards. For traders, offshore workarounds get harder, registered exchanges gain a clearer path. Timelines are expected this cycle.
Kenya's CMA is procuring a blockchain surveillance platform to track transactions across 20+ networks as the country prepares to license crypto firms under its new virtual assets law.
The SEC's safe harbor proposal for token projects hits public comment in July. Here's what's at stake for issuers, exchanges, and investors.
Russia's final crypto bill drops mandatory wallet-address reporting, sets July 21 for second reading. The law, effective September 1, caps retail purchases at 300,000 rubles and permits bitcoin, ether, and USDT trading.
Beijing's discussions to restrict overseas access to Chinese AI models could disrupt oracle networks and DeFi protocols that depend on affordable inference.
South Korea's Toss will test OP Stack and Privacy Boost for won stablecoins in a three-month PoC. The project aims to meet KYC/AML rules on public blockchains.
SEC proposal lets crypto trade on registered exchanges alongside stocks. Coinbase rose 6.2%. Public comment period is 60 days.
The FCA cut the stablecoin capital charge to 1% of token value, half the EU's MiCA level. Firms face bank-grade controls and annual stress tests. Authorisation opens September 2026.
Farage resigns as Clacton MP to trigger by-election after probe into undeclared £5M crypto donation from Christopher Harborne. Labour and Tories won't contest.
Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid said AI productivity gains are years away, echoing historical adoption lags. The gap between hype and reality could hit crypto tokens priced on AI narratives.
The SEC wants to let crypto trade on the same regulated exchanges as stocks. A meeting on the proposal is set for July. Atkins calls it a step toward making the U.S. the crypto capital.
In a 331-304 vote, EU lawmakers fast-tracked a chat control extension that could force content scanning on encrypted crypto wallets and decentralized messaging apps. Thursday's final vote will decide.
The SEC's Regulation Crypto proposal offers temporary registration relief for token issuers. But the July 2026 timeline leaves exchanges and broker-dealers exposed to uncertainty. Here's what to track.
US precision strikes on Iranian targets sent crude above $72, weighed on equities and crypto. Fed minutes due Wednesday add to uncertainty for risk assets.
Russia's Duma committee approves revised crypto bill dropping wallet address disclosure, adding investment and transfer controls. Bill moves to second reading.
Gen.G benches ZynX for wrist surgery, but its Theta Labs partnership for fan engagement on decentralized infrastructure signals a deeper crypto integration for esports.
Binance's 114% payments surge signals a shift from speculation to spending. Stablecoins dominate; median check rises to $18. Merchant adoption and regulation will determine next leg.
Binance posted a General Manager role for West Africa on July 6, blending business development and regulatory coordination in a remote position across fragmented markets.
Global M2 money supply stayed above $120 trillion. Short-term growth slowed. Bitcoin's MVRV Z-score rose to 0.36; ETF inflows revived. Durability of ETF demand is the next catalyst.
Whitelist delays and transfer windows stunt tokenized RWA growth, even as DTCC, Securitize, and MEXC push new rails. Competition among custodians and venues is the missing piece.