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Major County Sheriffs of America dropped opposition to the CLARITY Act. Ethics concerns resurface after Trump family crypto windfall. Bloomberg sees 60% passage chance.
Brazil's central bank proposes 24-hour holds on outbound stablecoin transfers of $10,000 or more, targeting crypto VASPs. The rule takes effect October 2026 alongside a broader stablecoin crackdown.
The Major County Sheriffs of America dropped opposition after talks on Section 604 of the digital asset bill. The shift marks a win for the bill's sponsors.
MiCA ends national patchwork rules across 27 EU states. Exchanges and custodians now need a single authorization, while stablecoin issuers face strict reserve requirements.
Bitget launched US stock options this week and says no other major crypto exchange offers them. The product starts with the simplest version of options trading, where eligible users buy single call or
Germany's largest banking networks, Sparkassen and DZ Bank, will let 50 million retail customers buy Bitcoin and Ether via banking apps by 2026.
Police arrested suspects for electricity theft at mining dens hidden in Port Klang Free Trade Zone. The $1.1 billion in cumulative losses has driven enforcement escalation.
A Labour MP reported Farage to the UK Standards Commissioner over CBDC lobbying. The same watchdog is probing a £5M crypto-linked gift. The FCA is also looking at financial promotions.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants Congress to ban elected officials from issuing memecoins after Trump's financial disclosure showed major crypto income. The proposal targets conflicts of interest as lawmakers shape digital asset policy.
Binance reenters the Philippines through Blockshoals Technologies under SEC sandbox. The 90-day integration begins; users gain regulated access after the 2024 enforcement actions.
BlackRock targets $400B in private markets fundraising by 2030, with tokenized assets like BUIDL at the core. The push depends on regulatory approval for retirement accounts and insurance portfolios.
The IMF flags cybersecurity and market manipulation as key threats to tokenized finance. Without global rule coordination, regulatory fragmentation could amplify risks.
Sparkassen and DZ Bank are building crypto trading into their mobile apps, targeting 50 million retail customers by 2026. The MiCA license from BaFin clears regulatory hurdles.
Major County Sheriffs drop DeFi objection after Trump admin talks; Senate CLARITY Act text due this weekend. Bloomberg sees 60% July passage odds.
Securitize went public on the NYSE in July via a SPAC merger. BlackRock's BUIDL fund keeps $2.2B+ on its platform. The question is whether institutional adoption accelerates.
Brazil's central bank consultant said stablecoins should be monetary instruments, not crypto. Abcripto opposes as Congress weighs Bill 4308/2024 for stablecoin rules.
Chairman Paul Atkins says Project Crypto will replace regulation by enforcement with clear token classification, exemptions for airdrops and staking, and CFTC coordination.
BIS annual economic report argues stablecoins on public blockchains lack redeemability, liquidity elasticity, and monetary sovereignty protection. Proposes unified ledger with central bank reserves as foundation.
EU sanctions now target crypto networks alongside Russian banks. Moscow claims Luhansk for the third time since 2022. Watch which exchanges tighten compliance.
The IMF's tokenization analysis identifies legal, policy, and infrastructure barriers. Without coordinated action, the efficiency gains stay theoretical. Fragmentation risk hangs over adoption.
Charlie Munger's inversion method reveals why crypto traders are most dangerous after a win. A practical framework for separating luck from skill in volatile markets.
MCSA drops opposition to the CLARITY Act after Section 604 talks, removing a key Senate hurdle. The group now wants amendments giving local law enforcement a role in Treasury's study.
L2BEAT's analysis of Hyperliquid and Lighter reveals most perpetual DEX traders depend on operator trust, not crypto proof. The March 2025 JELLY incident illustrates the risk.
US construction hiring rate hit a 25-year low of 3.3% in February. The data strengthens the case for Fed rate cuts, which could boost crypto assets.
MCSA's neutral stance removes a key obstacle. The CLARITY Act, already through the House and Senate Banking Committee, awaits a floor vote. Senate leaders have not set a date.
Bitcoin exchange deposits hit a rare 49,000 BTC on June 30. Average deposit size doubled, signaling whale repositioning as bitcoin tests $60,000 support.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig says Illinois' 0.2% crypto transaction tax could drive investors from Chicago. Coinbase's Grewal calls it 'dumb.' The law takes effect January 2027.
Senate may release final CLARITY Act text this weekend. Vote needs 60, with Republicans at 53. Bloomberg gives it a 60% chance this month. Lawmakers return July 13.
ANSEM's holder count tripled in 10 days, pushing the price up 13%. The inflationary supply model raises questions about whether demand can keep pace with expanding token supply.
Visa, M-Pesa, and Onafriq test stablecoin settlement for cross-border transfers in the DRC. The pilot targets remittance cost and speed issues while keeping the crypto layer invisible to users.