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Coinbase received FSRA approval in Abu Dhabi to set up an international tokenization hub within ADGM. Prediction markets currently price a Base token launch at 9.5% YES.
South Korea's FIU removes the 1M won Travel Rule threshold, requiring data on all transfers. New debt-equity tests and expanded vetting take effect August 2026. Transfers to foreign platforms are now risk-sorted.
Only 281 of 1,343 crypto firms secured MiCA authorization by July 1. Unauthorized providers sent $5B to sanctioned entities, three times the rate of licensed firms.
Around 40% of UK crypto transfers are blocked by banks. Lawmakers say restrictions risk paralyzing market growth and weakening London's ambition as a digital asset hub.
Coinbase secured FSRA permission to arrange tokenized securities in Abu Dhabi, combining onchain ownership with regulated shareholder rights and DeFi access.
The SEC's Aug. 14 meeting could propose a tailored offering regime for crypto investment contracts. Chair Atkins has discussed startup exemptions and safe harbors since March.
TD Cowen gives the CLARITY Act a 25% chance of passing this fall. Jaret Seiberg mapped three failure paths. Trump adviser Patrick Witt says talks continue up to the September vote.
Trump Media reported a $238.1M Q2 loss, mostly from crypto holdings. BTC stack shrank, CRO position lost a third, and a planned $6.4B treasury venture was scrapped.
Nvidia signs MoUs with six Wall Street firms to finance AI data centers, potentially unlocking $500B. Decentralized compute networks lag far behind.
U.K. MPs demand banks explain refusal of accounts to crypto firms, warning restricted access could undermine the country's upcoming digital asset regime.
UK lawmakers demand bank CEOs disclose crypto account policies. The APPG inquiry examines whether banking restrictions limit the sector ahead of the 2027 FCA regime.
Professional investors get access to 170+ derivatives contracts on Coinbase UK. COIN stock technicals show bearish momentum as expansion continues. CPI data next.
At ASEAN Tech Summit, Binance's Changpeng Zhao predicted national stablecoins and urged founder-regulator dialogue as crypto adoption shifts to payment infrastructure.
Coinbase launched 170+ derivatives contracts for UK professional clients, including perpetual futures with 50x leverage. The exchange's regulated expansion follows its MiFID license and FCA authorization.
The AB Foundation, chaired by former Irish PM Bertie Ahern, applied for voluntary strike-off after never holding operational meetings. The charity claimed $1.9M in donations but faced controversy over ties to a sanctioned Cambodian entity linked to crypto fraud.
Local AI setups let Kimsuky analyze stolen data and generate phishing lures without relying on cloud providers, Genians says. Crypto companies must shift detection from obvious errors to sender verification.
Oracles are the bridge between blockchains and real-world data. Without them, smart contracts can't know prices, weather, or event outcomes. Here's how they work.
DTCC processed production tokenised DvP trades in July, covering Treasury/repo and equity. Atomic settlement removes principal risk, at a liquidity cost.
The SEC will propose a tailored crypto regime on Aug 14 after the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate. Grayscale's Zach Pandl says rulemaking can fill the legislative gap.
Labour MP Gurinder Singh Josan and Lord Vaizey ask banks why they restrict crypto firms, warning the practice could undermine the UK's new crypto regime.
Fraudsters are exploiting the MiCA wind-down: 1,700+ unlicensed providers must close, and phishing letters look real. Check the ESMA register before moving funds.
The SEC votes Friday on Regulation Crypto, its first formal rulemaking for token offerings. The proposal could give crypto projects a capital-raising path without full registration.
White House advisor Witt says Trump admin is 'fully committed' to the Clarity Act vote in September. The Senate considers the bill on Sept. 15.
Robinhood's UK crypto rollout runs 50+ assets through Bitstamp with zero trading and custody fees. The full token list and access timeline remain unpublished.
Barrick's Q2 free cash flow fell 33% to $141M even as gold sold at a record $4,417/oz. Costs and capex absorbed the price windfall, while Newmont's lower AISC highlights divergence among top miners.
The Senate returns Sept. 14 to face a cloture vote on the CLARITY Act. Democrats hold the decisive votes; Kalshi traders price 88% odds of action before Oct. 1.
A PYMNTS and Paymentology survey found 42% of stablecoin holders want crypto for major purchases; only 28% do. Acceptance and costs gate the checkout.
The Financial Services Commission approved rules ending the 1 million won floor for Travel Rule checks, addressing a loophole used for about 60% of domestic transfers.
ADI Chain and Shipfinex partner to open the $680B ship finance market to institutional investors via tokenization. First tokens planned for 35 vessels worth $500M.
The Senate won't advance the crypto market-structure bill until mid-September. Polymarket bettors now see a 25% chance of passage this year, down from 82% in February.